Crossrail (CRL) today appointed Martin Rowark as Head of Procurement. Reporting directly to Commercial Director Martin Buck, he will lead the CRL Procurement Division to achieve best value in the delivery of the procurement requirements of the Crossrail project to programme and budget. Mr Rowark will join Crossrail on 21 December 2009.


As Head of Procurement, Mr Rowark will ensure that the acquisition of works, services and supplies from the external supply market is efficiently and effectively managed in line with relevant procurement regulations, government policies and best industry practice.

Martin Buck, Commercial Director of Crossrail Ltd, said: "I am delighted that Martin Rowark will be joining us as Head of Procurement. He brings a wealth of experience to the project as he has contributed to key railway projects in the past. We look forward to having him on board and strengthening the team to help deliver Europe's largest construction project on time and to budget."

(CD/KMcA)