Working Safely Near or Adjacent to a Railway:

Lyndsey Cann is Senior Design and Project Manager at INVVU Construction Consultants, bringing a unique blend of architectural, engineering and contractor-side experience to projects across the built environment. A Chartered Engineer (CEng), Chartered Construction Manager (FCIOB) and Chartered Member of the Institution of Engineering Designers (MIED), she leads multidisciplinary teams through the design and delivery process, ensuring projects are practical, coordinated and buildable.

With a career spanning architecture, civil engineering, design management and construction, Lyndsey has worked on a diverse portfolio of education, rail, commercial, residential and public sector projects. Her experience with contractors, consultants and clients enables her to bridge the gap between design aspirations and successful project delivery, adding value at every stage of the process.

Lyndsey has an exceptional track record of managing projects from feasibility and planning through to construction and handover. Her technical understanding, combined with extensive experience in BIM, design management and stakeholder engagement, allows her to challenge designs, identify efficiencies and develop solutions that are functional, coordinated and cost-effective.

Collaboration is central to Lyndsey's approach. She works closely with clients, consultants, contractors and statutory bodies to create integrated teams focused on achieving the best outcomes. Drawing on her contractor-side experience, she understands the importance of balancing design quality, programme, budget and buildability to ensure projects progress smoothly from concept to completion.

Passionate about continual improvement and technical excellence, Lyndsey is committed to developing practical, efficient and innovative solutions that support successful project delivery. Her broad experience across multiple disciplines, sectors and procurement routes makes her a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle

Ian Spink (Contracts Manager for Baxall Construction Ltd), brings over 20+ years of construction industry knowledge and experience, progressing from Management Trainee to Contracts Manager through the successful delivery of a wide range of education, commercial and public sector projects. 

Since joining Baxall in 2014, Ian has established a reputation for successfully delivering complex schemes in challenging live environments, combining strong technical expertise with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to problem solving.

Aligned with Baxall's "Buildings Built on Teamwork" ethos, Ian leads multidisciplinary teams to overcome logistical and engineering challenges, fostering close collaboration between clients, consultants, supply chain partners, and key stakeholders. Ian’s ability to build strong client and supply chain relationships and drive collective decision-making enables projects to be delivered safely, efficiently and with certainty.

The Helen Keen Building at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (MGGS) is a strong example of Ian's leadership in practice. Ian successfully led the delivery of the £8.4m Design and Build contract, the 2,104m² three-storey multi-disciplinary teaching facility on a highly challenging and constrained site located just 15 metres from the live Network Rail boundary, adjacent to an unstable railway embankment and directly above historic WWII tunnels.

Faced with significant technical and logistical challenges, Ian coordinated the client, design team, specialist subcontractors, and Network Rail representatives to develop and implement robust engineering solutions. Through proactive risk management and meticulous planning, Ian managed the team to successfully implement embankment protection measures, safeguarded neighbouring infrastructure, and maintained programme certainty throughout construction.

The project was completed five weeks ahead of programme, with no impact on railway operations or the adjacent boundary. The development has since been recognised with the Building Project of the Year Award at the Constructing Excellence Awards 2026, reflecting the collaborative leadership, innovation and delivery excellence demonstrated throughout the project.