Matt Bower

Background

About Matt Bower

I’m a Chartered Engineer and Principal Assurance Engineer with over 25 years of experience in rail electrification, infrastructure certification, and system safety engineering. I specialise in delivering Independent Assessment Body (IAB) services and applying standards such as EN 50126/8/9, CSM-RA, NTSN and NTRs across complex, safety-critical rail projects in the UK and internationally. My career spans frontline delivery, technical leadership, and strategic assurance roles, including contributions to major programmes like the Ontario Line (Canada), Midland Mainline, and the East Coast Upgrade. I’m passionate about driving safety, compliance, and innovation in rail systems, and I thrive in environments where engineering excellence and stakeholder collaboration are key. I hold Chartered status with the IMechE, am a Fellow of the CMI, and have an Executive MBA from Cranfield. I’m always open to connecting with professionals in the rail, infrastructure, and safety engineering communities.