Anthony Dewar is Head of Estates and Architectural Design and the Company Technical Authority for Buildings at Network Rail. A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of both the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Royal Society of Arts, he provides technical and safety leadership for one of Britain’s largest and most diverse building portfolios.
He is responsible for buildings policy, technical strategy, asset management, standards, assurance and architectural design principles across the railway estate, ensuring alignment with safety, sustainability, passenger experience and whole-life value objectives. Anthony has led numerous industry-leading initiatives in design quality, accessibility, digital asset management and infrastructure innovation, and is a recognised voice on the future of railway stations, buildings and the built environment.
Anthony’s professional journey encompasses roles in various private sector firms, such as Jacobs Babtie, Louis Berger Inc., and Railtrack, as well as significant positions in public sector organizations, including Network Rail and Network Rail (High Speed), where he was the Head of Civil Engineering and Environment on High Speed 1.