Webinar - Staying on Track: Attraction and Retention of Engineering Talent in the Rail Sector
Live Webinar | Wednesday 5th November | 12:00pm - 12:45pm | Hosted via MS Teams
Discover how leading voices in UK rail are tackling the talent challenge.
This live Carrington West webinar brings together rail recruitment specialists and industry professionals to explore how the sector can attract, engage, and retain the engineering talent it needs for the future. Ideal for HR leaders, hiring managers, and rail professionals, the session combines real-world experience, survey insights, and forward-thinking discussion on what’s next for rail workforce development.
Drawing on findings from Carrington West’s latest rail industry survey, this 45-minute session will unpack:
• The top attraction and retention drivers influencing the rail workforce in 2025.
• Employer and engineer perspectives on what truly motivates people to stay in rail.
• Practical solutions and future-focused actions to strengthen engagement and retention.
The webinar includes live Q&A, offering attendees the chance to share experiences and put questions directly to our panel.
Reserve your place now and gain valuable insights to help your organisation stay ahead in the race for rail talent.
Meet the Hosts and Panel
Blayne Cahill | Rail & Highways Director, Carrington West
Blayne leads Carrington West’s Transportation division, overseeing recruitment across rail, highways and infrastructure. With more than a decade of experience connecting leading employers with technical and engineering professionals, he brings a data-driven and people-first approach.
His work spans both permanent and contract markets, giving him a unique view of how shifting industry dynamics are shaping attraction and retention across the built environment.
Oliver Gooch | Rail Department Manager, Carrington West
Oliver specialises in permanent recruitment within the rail and infrastructure sectors, supporting clients across design, delivery, and project management, and leads a team of successful rail recruitment specialists spanning rail design, systems and project delivery.
He is passionate about positioning rail as a modern, innovative industry of choice and regularly advises organisations on attraction strategies, candidate engagement, and retention initiatives.
Ash Rohani | Director of Infrastructure Engineering, Frankham Group
Ash is a respected figure in the UK rail sector with a proven track record of leading major programmes that deliver both operational improvement and cultural change.
With deep expertise in workforce development and organisational leadership, Ash will share strategic insights into how rail employers can build inclusive, agile teams that thrive in a competitive market.
Adam Uqlat | Project Engineer, Transport for London
Adam represents the new generation of engineering professionals shaping the future of rail. Currently managing maintenance and improvement works across the West Coast South route for Network Rail, he brings hands-on experience across multi-disciplinary projects.
With both BEng and MSc qualifications under his belt, Adam offers a first-hand perspective on what attracts early-career engineers to rail, and what’s needed to keep them engaged for the long term.
Why Attend?
• Gain exclusive insights from Carrington West’s national rail workforce survey.
• Hear directly from industry leaders and engineers at different stages of their careers.
• Take away practical strategies to improve attraction and retention in your organisation.
Whether you’re building teams, shaping culture, or simply curious about the future of rail talent, this session will leave you informed and inspired.
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