Austin Brown

Austin joined Ground Control in 2018 as Operations Director, initially managing complex rail and infrastructure and is now Infrastructure, Rail & Utilities Managing Director. Austin plays a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of critical infrastructure projects across England, Scotland and Wales.

He brings over 25 years of experience managing large-scale operations, enabling a culture of innovation and agility. Under his leadership, the division has expanded geographically, now truly delivering nationally, and diversified to provide new, complementary services.  It has tripled its revenue and continues to go from strength to strength as a Network Rail principal contractor, operating across all regions and routes, and a National Highways SDF partner. His team’s dedication to safety excellence has earned prestigious accolades, including four RoSPA President’s Awards, recognising multiple consecutive Gold Awards for the business.

Known for his determination and decisiveness, Austin combines strong commercial acumen with practical problem-solving skills to deliver strategic and operational solutions in complex, safety-critical environments. His unerring drive for superior service delivery ensures projects are executed efficiently, safely and with a focus on long-term success.