This was Network Rail’s first pure construction Partnership Alliance set-up, where the new Employer/Contractor relationship moves away from the more traditional ‘hub-and-spoke’ style of contracting towards a completely integrated ‘one team’ structure based around one unified agreement. This naturally leads to a different team dynamic, with an environment that encourages innovation, uses best practice throughout and enables a completely joined-up solution. We provided a fully integrated, multidisciplinary delivery team and demonstrated our ability to work in accordance with the Staffordshire Alliance core values and behaviours. Drawing from all the Alliance members’ skills and experience, we contributed to providing an excellent working environment with the aim of reducing costs and improving quality through innovation and continuous improvement. Capitalising on our recognised project management abilities and judgment, we overcame the many challenges the project encountered.