Mace Manage Brent Cross Station Project

Mace has been selected to provide project management services for the Brent Cross West Station development in North London.

The project, which is being spearheaded by Barnet Council, is part of an ambitious urban regeneration for the Brent Cross area. The plans involve the construction of a new rail station, which will be linked to the nearby Brent Cross South scheme and is set to complete by the end of 2022.

The news of Mace’s involvement in this scheme comes off the back of the construction company’s other win in the rail sector in which the firm has secured the Programme Support Office partner role on the £39 billion Northern Powerhouse Rail Scheme, which was announced in June.

At Brent Cross West, Mace has been brought in to manage a wide range of activities associated with the station’s development, including:

• Relocation of existing rail operation offices and welfare facilities
• Realignment of existing railway and creation of railway sidings
• Construction of the new five platform railway station at Brent Cross West

Taking up the role of project manager on the site, the firm will also be responsible for overseeing all planning, integration and construction, as well as the implementation of a programme controls function, securing and issuing all notices and approvals, assurance of contractor performance, and commercial and contract management.

A team of 30 Mace employees will deliver the services, and will work alongside Barnet Council, and other key partners on the scheme, including VolkerFitzpatrick.

Councillor Daniel Thomas, Leader of Barnet Council, said:

“We are pleased to be working with Mace to project manage the station programme through to completion in 2022 when the new Brent Cross West Station will connect both new and existing communities to the heart of London in under 15 minutes.”

Jason Millett, Mace’s CEO for Consultancy, said:

“With the Prime Minister calling for infrastructure to form the backbone of the UK’s economic recovery, flagship schemes like the new Brent Cross West Station are critical to proving our industry is able to deliver. Securing this role enhances Mace’s reputation as a leading consultant in the rail sector, adding to a portfolio that includes the new HS2 Euston Station, and marks another important win in our efforts to step up and meet the government’s requests.”

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