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Paul Sewell

Director

Epaul.sewell@abacusrail.com View LinkedIn profile
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With over 25 years’ experience in planning and project controls across major infrastructure projects, Paul is a highly skilled and adaptable consultant who brings deep expertise in both hands-on project delivery and strategic leadership. His experience spans roles in client, contractor, and consultancy environments, with a track record of leading high-performing planning teams and supporting executive-level decision-making.

Paul most recently served as Global Planning & Operational Support Director at Alstom UK&I, where he was a Senior Leadership Team member responsible for planning, reporting, and operational support across the Digital & Integrated Systems business. He has led large planning departments, developed company-wide KPI dashboards and performance frameworks, and managed critical portfolio-level reporting recognised as best practice by clients.

Paul brings 25 years of planning and project controls expertise across major UK infrastructure schemes. His experience spans both strategic leadership and hands-on delivery, supporting client and contractor organisations alike.

Paul is known for setting best practice standards, driving innovation, and mentoring planning teams across the industry.

He has a particular interest in driving innovation in planning practices, embedding continuous improvement, and aligning planning functions with broader business objectives. Paul is equally confident rolling up his sleeves to support delivery teams or advising boards on strategic performance.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
  • Strategic project and portfolio planning
  • Project controls and performance management
  • Planning leadership and team development
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