Davis Trackhire welcomes two new Project Engineers this Spring

As peak season gets underway and projects ramp up across the UK, Davis Trackhire is pleased to welcome new and familiar faces into key operational roles within the business. This spring has already seen positive growth across the team, with an internal promotion and a new industry hire strengthening the company’s site engineering capability.

These appointments reflect Davis Trackhire’s continued investment in experienced people who understand the practical, on-site realities of delivering safe and efficient trackway and ground protection solutions for customers across multiple sectors.

Ian Doughty promoted to Project Engineer

Ian Doughty has been promoted from Senior Driver Operator into the role of Project Engineer earlier this month. Ian’s progression within the business is a great example of Davis Trackhire’s willingness to invest in it’s people and promote from within, and how hands-on experience and in-depth operational knowledge can naturally evolve into a technical, customer-facing engineering role.

With almost two decades of experience within the Portable Roadway industry which began in 2008 as a driver’s mate, progressing through roles including Driver Operator and Lead Driver Operator, Ian brings a detailed understanding of how projects run in real conditions ensure installations are delivered safely, efficiently and exactly to specification. This background gives him a practical edge when planning and supporting projects for our clients.

Ian Doughty headshot

Thomas Wright Joins the Team

Thomas Wright also joins Davis Trackhire this week as Project Engineer, bringing with him over 12 years of experience in the trackway industry. Having worked on and managed a number of high-profile contracts, Tom has extensive knowledge of site operations, customer requirements and project planning.

His appointment further strengthens Davis Trackhire’s project delivery capability and reinforces the company’s commitment to providing reliable, high-quality trackway solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Tom’s move from a leading competitor also reflects Davis Trackhire’s ongoing focus on attracting and recruiting the very best talent from across the industry, ensuring clients benefit from unrivalled expertise and experience at every stage of a project.

Strengthening the engineering team

Both Ian and Tom now join Phill Wright’s engineering team, further strengthening Davis Trackhire’s technical and operational support for customers nationwide. Their combined experience, both from within the business and from across the wider industry, enhances the company’s ability to plan, survey and deliver projects to the highest standards.

These appointments ensure that customers continue to receive knowledgeable, practical support from engineers who understand both the planning and the real-world execution of trackway installations.

Meet the team

Get to know Ian, Tom and the rest of the Davis Trackhire family on our Meet The Team page!

I am grateful for the opportunity to join DTH as a Project Engineer, and I am looking forward to taking the next step in my career while contributing to the continued success of the team. I’m also excited about the knowledge and expertise my colleagues will be able to share, and I am eager to learn from their experience while developing my own skills further and making a positive impact within the company.
Thomas Wright, Project Engineer
I am very excited to be taking the next step in my career at Davis Trackhire and joining Phill’s team as Project Engineer. I had the pleasure of working with Tommy over 10 years ago in the industry, so I was delighted to hear he would be supporting my promotion to Project Engineer at Davis Trackhire. I look forward to working alongside him again, sharing knowledge, and using our combined experience to contribute to the continued growth and success of the company.
Ian Doughty, Project Engineer
I am delighted to welcome Ian and Tom to our team as we continue to strengthen our technical and operational expertise across the business.

Ian joins the engineering team following a successful progression within the company. Having started in the industry in 2008 as a driver’s mate, he has advanced through roles as Driver Operator and Lead Driver Operator, bringing extensive hands-on experience and a deep understanding of site operations.

Thomas joins us from outside the organisation, bringing with him industry experience gained since 2014. His background within the sector provides a strong foundation in project planning and site operations.

Both Ian and Thomas will play key roles in supporting our ongoing projects and maintaining the high standards of service our clients expect.
Phill Wright, UK Operations Manager

As Davis Trackhire continues to grow, investing in experienced people remains central to maintaining the service, safety and reliability that customers expect on every project. Reach out to learn more about joining us or to start a project with our team.