Vartanian joins Mott MacDonald as data centre lead. Vartan Vartanian has joined Mott MacDonald's advisory and programme delivery business as director for data centre projects. In the newly created role based out of the company's Madrid office, Vartanian will build on Mott MacDonald's established data centre capabilities in the UK and Europe, supporting clients and internal teams across technical leadership, design, delivery and programme execution. Vartanian has over 21 years of international experience, spanning critical and digital infrastructure, secure telecommunications, information and communications technology solutions, extra low voltage system solutions and defence-related environments. He possesses deep expertise in data centres, having delivered programmes across key lifecycle stages, including due diligence, planning, design, construction delivery, systems integration/commissioning and operational readiness. Having worked with hyperscale-end clients as well as major general contractors and system integrators, he brings a strong end-to-end perspective on how complex data centre programmes are planned, designed, procured, delivered and operated in different markets and delivery environments. Vartanian said: "I'm excited to be joining Mott MacDonald at such an important time for the data centre sector. The region is seeing strong growth in digital infrastructure, and I look forward to working closely with our teams and clients through a collaborative approach, applying technical leadership, practical delivery expertise and programme delivery excellence in support of high-quality outcomes for our clients." Kerry Hancock, managing director of advisory and programme delivery at Mott MacDonald, added: "Build In Digital is focused on bringing the very best people, expertise and capabilities into its business to help deliver on behalf of clients. "The data centre industry is fast-evolving and I'm delighted that Vartan has joined. His sector expertise and insights are crucial to Mott MacDonald's commitment to our data centre clients and growth ambitions in this hugely important market." Main image: Vartan Vartanian, data centre lead, Mott MacDonald Are you a building professional? Sign up for a FREE MEMBERSHIP to upload news stories, post job vacancies, and connect with colleagues on its secure social feed.

Public invited to shape plans for Windermere train station. One of the options being consulted on as part of work to develop a concept masterplan for the Windermere station area, part of the Windermere Gateway project (Image: Westmorland and Furness Council) Find, save and share Public Notices that affect you in the Kendal area. The public are being invited to help shape design options for the future of Windermere train station. Fresh designs and ideas are being shared as part of the wider Windermere Gateway scheme. Westmorland and Furness Council, alongside consultants Mott MacDonald, is developing a concept masterplan to improve the station area under the wider Windermere Gateway project. A spokesperson for Westmorland and Furness Council said: "Working together, the partners are committed to all aspects of Windermere Gateway, and creating a world-class welcome for rail and bus passengers would boost the local transport infrastructure and enhance the experience of travelling for everybody who lives, works or visits this area. "Local views are crucial to the development of this project and the session will give residents the opportunity to have their say on the work done so far and shape the final proposals." Public drop-in events will take place on Friday, July 3 from 2pm to 7pm and Saturday, July 4 from 10am to 2pm at the Marchesi Centre on Holly Road. Attendees will be able to review the design options currently in development, speak with members of the project team, ask questions, and share feedback. For those unable to attend in person, all materials and an online survey will be available at consult.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/westmorland-and-furness-council/windermere-station-gateway/. The emerging designs include three possible options for the station area, each exploring different approaches for the station building, forecourt, public spaces, wayfinding, and the overall arrival experience. Each option also considers how to better support active travel, buses, taxis, and onward journeys, while reflecting Windermere's heritage and landscape. Feedback from the events and online survey will help the project team identify the most popular elements of each design, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and inform the selection of a preferred option for further development. The council said the designs have been informed by earlier public engagement, technical studies, site analysis, and stakeholder input. The final masterplan will be used to support investment bids for the proposed improvements. This phase of work is supported by approximately £150,000 from the council's Local Transport Grant. The scheme is a part of the broader Windermere Gateway project and builds on the Windermere Gateway Transport Infrastructure SPD (Supplementary Planning Document) adopted by the Lake District National Park Authority in 2021. The vision for the Gateway is long-term, promising not only upgraded transport facilities, but also a mix of new housing, employment opportunities, and an improved arrival experience for visitors to Windermere. The project is a joint effort led by Westmorland and Furness Council, the Lake District National Park Authority, the National Trust, and developer Urban Splash. The public is urged to share their thoughts either in person at the drop-in events or through the online consultation. Further updates are set to be made available as the project progresses and the masterplan is refined.

Mott MacDonald to lead design for MTA Second Avenue Subway Phase II. June 4, 2026 Related Markets Related Services News. Expanding New York's transit network. Mott MacDonald Group has been appointed by the Skanska-Traylor-Walsh joint venture as lead designer on the Second Avenue Subway Phase II project for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Its role focuses on the major design-build package covering excavation, tunneling, and structural shells for the future 106th Street Station and its connecting tunnels. The 106th Street Station will be constructed at the intersection of 106th and Second Avenue and bring an ADA-accessible Q line stop to East Harlem, reducing commute times for residents of upper Manhattan, the Bronx, as well as residents commuting from the Hudson Valley via the Metro-North Railroad. The project also advances future connections to 116th Street and 125th Street/Lexington Avenue stations, linking the Q line with the 4/5/6 subway lines and Metro-North Railroad, and improving access for hundreds of thousands of daily riders. Rendering courtesy of MTA As a critical expansion of New York's transit network, the project will help address long-standing transit gaps in East Harlem following the removal of the Second Avenue elevated line in the mid-20th century. By extending service and improving connectivity, it will ease congestion on the 4/5/6 lines, reduce pressure on local bus services, and improve overall system resilience. Mott MacDonald Group will lead structural design, coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts, support excavation and underground rehabilitation, assess adjacent structures, and manage electrical and environmental coordination with utilities and governing agencies. Frank Perrone, group leader for tunnels at Mott MacDonald, said, "Our experience working alongside some of New York's leading transportation agencies has prepared us to support the MTA in expanding access and improving mobility for New Yorkers." The Second Avenue Subway Phase II project represents a major step toward a more connected, accessible and resilient transit system, supporting growing communities and enabling more efficient travel across the city. Construction is expected to reach substantial completion in the third quarter of 2030.