Our People
Alex Edwards/ FOUNDER
MANAGING DIRECTOR & HEAD OF SYSTEMS
BSc MSc CEng MIET MCMI
I’m Alex Edwards and I’m the managing director of EFA Engineering. With over 20 years of industry experience I’ve been lucky enough to have worked with some very talented and inspirational people. I’ve had the opportunity to build teams to deliver complex projects and I’ve seen how the right people with the right strategy ensures a successful outcome.
I started EFA because it allowed me to bring together all the people I’ve enjoyed working with and use our combined experience to bring value to our clients and help them respond to changing market needs.
OUR NETWORK OF SPECIALISTS
EFA Engineering has competencies across a broad spectrum of disciplines and are experts in Engineering Assurance and multi discipline reviews. We are familiar with the entire project lifecycle and can reach out through our network to expand when needed, to create a team perfectly matched to the client’s requirement.
Abi Aiyedogbon
ADIVISOR
A Chartered Engineer with a wide range of Engineering and Management skills in providing Engineering Assurance throughout feasibility, design, implementation, testing, commissioning and handback of overhead contact systems.
Hobbies include fitness training, watching sport, music and travelling.
Adrian Dante
E&P ENGINEER
An experienced Engineering Manager with a proven record of delivering multi-disciplinary engineering programmes in the railway industry.
Hobbies include motorsport, football, golf & reading.
Alokiir Ajang
PROJECT MANAGER
An urban planning and sustainable development professional with extensive project management experience within the transport sector.
Hobbies include netball, running, cycling, art, travelling and learning to play the piano.
Chris Black
ADVISOR
A programme manager with a wide range of leadership experience including eight years of frontline delivery with Network Rail’s Crossrail programme.
Hobbies include attempting to train our lockdown dog.
Christos Pavlopoulos
ENGINEERING MANAGER
A Chartered Mechanical Engineer and Engineering Manager with more than 15 years of professional experience with strong Project Management and Systems Integration skills within Rail, Automotive and Manufacturing sectors.
Hobbies include basketball, motor racing and travelling.
Darren Stringer
TELECOMS ENGINEER
Skilled and experienced Rail Professional with over 30 years’ experience working in the rail industry and site environments. Highly adaptable individual with a good understanding of the requirements of Project design, planning, Implementation, testing and commissioning, including most rail based Telecoms Systems.
Keen cyclist who enjoys golf and volunteering for local youth groups including a children’s bereavement counselling service.
Deepan Jeya
CIVILS ENGINEER
A Project Engineer with a proven record of working in complex railway engineering programmes in multi discipline environment.
Keen Badminton player who enjoys listening to the radio and riding motorbikes.
Donna Turner
BUSINESS MANAGER
Quality focused management professional with 10+ years of experience strengthening compliance, improving processes and managing training and competencies.
Hobbies include photography and athletics.
Eddie Mjasiri
SERVICE DELIVERY DIRECTOR
BSc Degree in Computing. A qualified IT professional with over 18 years’ experience working within IT. With over 10 years working within the rail industry on major infrastructure projects.
Hobbies include classic cars, running and playing the piano.
Fred Perry
HEAD OF TELECOMS
An experienced Senior Telecoms Engineer who was Lead Discipline Engineer for the Crossrail On-Networks Programme, The Greater West Electrification Programme and the Bristol Area Signalling Renewal & Enhancements Project.
Hobbies include travelling and football.
Ieasha Scouler
PROJECT MANAGER
A planning and project management professional with a successful record working with teams delivering projects within the railway industry.
Hobbies include fitness, sport, glaciers, travelling, photography and reading.
Ippokratis Emmanouil
QUALITY ENGINEER
A Hand Back and Quality & Assurance professional with a proven record in delivery of large scale Rail projects.
Hobbies include playing the piano composing music and travel.
Liam Doherty
FIRE ENGINEER
Over 14 years’ experience working as a fire engineer developing bespoke performance-based fire strategies for projects across a range of sectors. Able to strike a balance between ensuring architectural aspirations are met while achieving a high level of fire safety. Experienced to obtain approvals for designs across residential, office, student accommodation, transport and large public gathering schemes.
Hobbies include golf, crossfit, Web3 development and attending sport and music events.
Mark Irvine
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
A Chartered Quantity Survey / Commercial Manager with over 15 years of experience in Procurement, Contract Administering and claim settlement, Contract closeout and Dispute Resolution on major infrastructure projects within both the Railway and Airports sectors.
Hobbies include cycling, rugby and being a scout leader.
Mark Williamson
SYSTEMS SAFETY ENGINEER
A System Safety Engineering professional with a proven record for delivery of safety assurance on engineering projects.
Hobbies include crosswords, swimming and cycling.
Matt Bowey
HEAD OF E&P
A Chartered Electrical Engineer and Fellow of the IET with a proven record of delivering complex engineering programmes in the railway, power generation and aerospace industries. In recent years has worked client and contractor side supporting major railway electrification projects across the UK.
Hobbies include mountain biking and snowboarding.
Mohammed Hussain
MEP ENGINNER
An MEP Engineer with 15 years experience in delivery of design and construction projects from feasibility stage to construction and handover.
Hobbies include photography, painting, gardening and reading.
Oi Ki Cheung
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
A Chartered Civil Engineer with proven proficiency in all aspects of engineering management and coordination.
Hobbies include furniture upcycling, combining artistic and engineering talent to give old furniture a new lease of life!
Peter Foley
TELECOMS ENGINEER
Over 30 years’ experience in telecommunications industry, 18 years in a railway environment . In-depth knowledge of SDH. PDH Transmission Equipment. Adept in fibre optic testing and repair. Accomplished team leader in both an office and field environment. Excellent customer service skills.
Phil Holbourn
HEAD OF TRACK
A Chartered Engineer specialising in PWay design, slab-track, the physical railway infrastructure, discipline integration and engineering management.
Hobbies include computing, cycling, geocaching, DIY and family time.
Rakesh Pande
SIGNALLING ENGINEER
A well-rounded, delivery focused railway systems engineering manager and Signalling & Telecom Engineer with experience of delivering some of the most challenging engineering projects and more than 38+ years of railway experience.
Hobbies include walking, music, cricket & badminton.
Robert Chik
HEAD OF CIVILS
A Chartered Structural Engineer and Engineering Manager who has delivered an extensive portfolio of major multi-discipline railway schemes.
Hobbies include road cycling around local routes as well as Europe.
Roberta Tanase
MARKETING MANAGER
A young individual keen on New Business Development. Involved in researching, developing and communicating strategic marketing plans that effectively establish brand’s consistency.
Hobbies include media creation and volunteering.
Ryan Wightman
CIVILS ENGINEER
A project engineer with a successful experience working for both contractor and client, in public transport engineering projects.
Hobbies include gym, jogging, football and reading.
Sharn Forster
ENGINEERING MANAGER
An experienced engineering management professional, who has worked as both a senior project engineer and senior project manager on large multi-million-pound railway infrastructure projects from inception to close out and handover. I have a proven track record of achieving successful project outcomes in complex and challenging environments.
Hobbies include listed building restoration, antiques and painting.
Simon Sanderson
HEAD OF SIGNALLING
A self-motivated, qualified, competent Senior Signalling Engineer working within the railway industry offering multi-discipline signalling, surveying, competence and project delivery expertise. Specialising in Signalling, E&P, Telecoms and OHL. IRSE Licenced
Hobbies include motorcycling in all its manifestations.
Steven Diett
BIM / CAD
A Building Information Modelling Management professional with a proven record in coordinating large-scale Engineering project deliverables.
Hobbies include golf, fishing, motorcycling & jet skiing.
Abi Aiyedogbon
ADIVISOR
A Chartered Engineer with a wide range of Engineering and Management skills in providing Engineering Assurance throughout feasibility, design, implementation, testing, commissioning and handback of overhead contact systems.
Hobbies include fitness training, watching sport, music and travelling.
Alokiir Ajang
PROJECT MANAGER
An urban planning and sustainable development professional with extensive project management experience within the transport sector.
Hobbies include netball, running, cycling, art, travelling and learning to play the piano.
Christos Pavlopoulos
ENGINEERING MANAGER
A Chartered Mechanical Engineer and Engineering Manager with more than 15 years of professional experience with strong Project Management and Systems Integration skills within Rail, Automotive and Manufacturing sectors.
Hobbies include basketball, motor racing and travelling.
Deepan Jeya
CIVILS ENGINEER
A Project Engineer with a proven record of working in complex railway engineering programmes in multi discipline environment.
Keen Badminton player who enjoys listening to the radio and riding motorbikes.
Eddie Mjasiri
HEAD OF IT SYSTEMS
BSc Degree in Computing. A qualified IT professional with over 18 years’ experience working within IT. With over 10 years working within the rail industry on major infrastructure projects.
Hobbies include classic cars, running and playing the piano.
Ieasha Scouler
PROJECT MANAGER
A planning and project management professional with a successful record working with teams delivering projects within the railway industry.
Hobbies include fitness, sport, glaciers, travelling, photography and reading.
Liam Doherty
FIRE ENGINEER
Over 14 years’ experience working as a fire engineer developing bespoke performance-based fire strategies for projects across a range of sectors. Able to strike a balance between ensuring architectural aspirations are met while achieving a high level of fire safety. Experienced to obtain approvals for designs across residential, office, student accommodation, transport and large public gathering schemes.
Hobbies include golf, crossfit, Web3 development and attending sport and music events.
Mark Williamson
SYSTEMS SAFETY ENGINEER
A System Safety Engineering professional with a proven record for delivery of safety assurance on engineering projects.
Hobbies include crosswords, swimming and cycling.
Mohammed Hussain
MEP ENGINNER
An MEP Engineer with 15 years experience in delivery of design and construction projects from feasibility stage to construction and handover.
Hobbies include photography, painting, gardening and reading.
Peter Foley
TELECOMS ENGINEER
Over 30 years’ experience in telecommunications industry, 18 years in a railway environment . In-depth knowledge of SDH. PDH Transmission Equipment. Adept in fibre optic testing and repair. Accomplished team leader in both an office and field environment. Excellent customer service skills.
Rakesh Pande
SIGNALLING ENGINEER
A well-rounded, delivery focused railway systems engineering manager and Signalling & Telecom Engineer with experience of delivering some of the most challenging engineering projects and more than 38+ years of railway experience.
Hobbies include walking, music, cricket & badminton.
Roberta Tanase
MARKETING MANAGER
A young individual keen on New Business Development. Involved in researching, developing and communicating strategic marketing plans that effectively establish brand’s consistency.
Hobbies include media creation and volunteering.
Sharn Forster
ENGINEERING MANAGER
An experienced engineering management professional, who has worked as both a senior project engineer and senior project manager on large multi-million-pound railway infrastructure projects from inception to close out and handover. I have a proven track record of achieving successful project outcomes in complex and challenging environments.
Hobbies include listed building restoration, antiques and painting.
Steven Diett
BIM / CAD
A Building Information Modelling Management professional with a proven record in coordinating large-scale Engineering project deliverables.
Hobbies include golf, fishing, motorcycling & jet skiing.
Adrian Dante
E&P ENGINEER
An experienced Engineering Manager with a proven record of delivering multi-disciplinary engineering programmes in the railway industry.
Hobbies include motorsport, football, golf & reading.
Chris Black
ADVISOR
A programme manager with a wide range of leadership experience including eight years of frontline delivery with Network Rail’s Crossrail programme.
Hobbies include attempting to train our lockdown dog.
Darren Stringer
TELECOMS ENGINEER
Skilled and experienced Rail Professional with over 30 years’ experience working in the rail industry and site environments. Highly adaptable individual with a good understanding of the requirements of Project design, planning, Implementation, testing and commissioning, including most rail based Telecoms Systems.
Keen cyclist who enjoys golf and volunteering for local youth groups including a children’s bereavement counselling service.
Donna Turner
BUSINESS MANAGER
Quality focused management professional with 10+ years of experience strengthening compliance, improving processes and managing training and competencies.
Hobbies include photography and athletics.
Fred Perry
HEAD OF TELECOMS
An experienced Senior Telecoms Engineer who was Lead Discipline Engineer for the Crossrail On-Networks Programme, The Greater West Electrification Programme and the Bristol Area Signalling Renewal & Enhancements Project.
Hobbies include travelling and football.
Ippokratis Emmanouil
QUALITY ENGINEER
A Hand Back and Quality & Assurance professional with a proven record in delivery of large scale Rail projects.
A pianist, organist and composer of music for all genres including bands and symphonic orchestras. Hobbies also include sports, reading, travel and cooking.
Mark Irvine
HEAD OF COMMERCIAL
A Chartered Quantity Survey / Commercial Manager with over 15 years of experience in Procurement, Contract Administering and claim settlement, Contract closeout and Dispute Resolution on major infrastructure projects within both the Railway and Airports sectors.
Hobbies include cycling, rugby and being a scout leader.
Matt Bowey
HEAD OF E&P
A Chartered Electrical Engineer and Fellow of the IET with a proven record of delivering complex engineering programmes in the railway, power generation and aerospace industries. In recent years has worked client and contractor side supporting major railway electrification projects across the UK.
Hobbies include mountain biking and snowboarding.
Oi Ki Cheung
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
A Chartered Civil Engineer with proven proficiency in all aspects of engineering management and coordination.
Professional furniture upcycler combining artistic and engineering talent to give old furniture a new lease of life!
Phil Holbourn
HEAD OF TRACK
A Chartered Engineer specialising in PWay design, slab-track, the physical railway infrastructure, discipline integration and engineering management.
Hobbies include computing, cycling, geocaching, DIY and family time.
Robert Chik
HEAD OF CIVILS
A Chartered Structural Engineer and Engineering Manager who has delivered an extensive portfolio of major multi-discipline railway schemes.
Hobbies include road cycling around local routes as well as Europe.
Ryan Wightman
CIVILS ENGINEER
A project engineer with a successful experience working for both contractor and client, in public transport engineering projects.
Hobbies include gym, jogging, football and reading.
Simon Sanderson
HEAD OF SIGNALLING
A self-motivated, qualified, competent Senior Signalling Engineer working within the railway industry offering multi-discipline signalling, surveying, competence and project delivery expertise. Specialising in Signalling, E&P, Telecoms and OHL. IRSE Licenced
Hobbies include motorcycling in all its manifestations.