Douglas joined Atkins in 2002. He has a background in Quantity Surveying and Project Management and has worked in many of the construction industry sectors, as well as more recent experience in the Rail Industry, over the past 30 years.

He is currently Managing Director for Atkins’ rail business in the UK. Douglas also chairs
Atkins' Global Rail Forum, coordinating the development of the rail business around the
world. He sits on the management board of the Institute for Collaborative Working and the Rail Sector Advisory Group and is a Commissioner for the UK Commission for Employment.

He holds a Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying, a Masters degree in Construction Management and is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.