Mechanical & Electrical

Nova Workforce Solutions launches to simplify how external workforces are managed across nuclear, utilities and transport

Rullion and Allegis Global Solutions announce the launch of Nova Workforce Solutions, the result of an alliance between both organisations that introduces a new unified model designed to simplify how critical infrastructure organisations buy, manage and deliver external workforces and outsourced services. Created to address a long-standing gap in the market, Nova Workforce Solutions gives medium-to-large nuclear, utilities and transport organisations a single, consistent way to manage contractors, temporary labour, specialist suppliers and outsourced services. The model is particularly suited to critical infrastructure organisations where complex supply chains, large workforces, specialist skills demand and delivery risk require a more joined-up approach. Many organisations have historically had to choose between providers with strong workforce delivery expertise or those with established outsourced services capability. Nova Workforce Solutions has been designed to remove that compromise through one model, one route and one accountable approach. Its single front-door model routes each requirement to the right solution, helping reduce fragmentation and improve visibility, governance and decision-making across workforce and services spend. The launch comes at a time of significant long-term investment in energy, transport and national infrastructure, with governments and private enterprise committing substantial capital to modernisation, resilience and net zero programmes over the coming decade. With spend, value and efficiency high on the agenda for procurement and business leaders, Nova Workforce Solutions is designed to help organisations unlock up to 20% cost optimisation opportunities across the external workforce. Nova Workforce Solutions is already supporting delivery within a multinational energy business, demonstrating the model in a complex and controlled environment. Commenting on the launch, James Saoulli, CEO of Rullion and Founder of Nova Workforce Solutions, said: “The requirements from an MSP have evolved for critical infrastructure organisations. They realise value through managing the entire extended workforce, including highly specialised contingent workers and services providers under Statement of Work arrangements.   Organisations operating in these environments have historically had to compromise by choosing either deep sector experts, or organisations with the scale, breadth, governance, and data capabilities to deliver a world‑class MSP and services procurement. The reason Nova Workforce Solutions is such a bright idea is because it eliminates the need for compromise and offers organisations within critical infrastructure the best of both worlds.” Simon Bradberry, Vice President for International Markets (EMEA and APAC) at Allegis Global Solutions, added: “The requirements from an MSP have evolved for Critical Infrastructure organisations. They realise value through managing the entire extended workforce, including highly specialised contingent workers and services providers under Statement of Work arrangements. Organisations operating in these environments have historically had to compromise by choosing either deep sector experts, or organisations with the scale, breadth, governance, and data capabilities to deliver a world‑class MSP and services procurement. The reason Nova is such a bright idea is because it eliminates the need for compromise and offers organisations within Critical Infrastructure the best of both worlds.” Nova Workforce Solutions will be showcased at the CWS Summit Europe in London in May 2026, where the alliance will meet buyers and industry leaders responsible for workforce, procurement and business transformation. For more information, visit novaworkforcesolutions.com.

Rullion Expands Rolling Stock Recruitment Partnership with Hitachi Rail

Rullion, one of the UK's leading rail recruitment agencies, has been appointed the managed service programme (MSP) across Hitachi Rail's Services & Maintenance contracts, extending a partnership built on proven delivery in some of the country's most demanding rolling stock environments. The appointment brings Rullion's rail recruitment solutions across Hitachi Rail's intercity and commuter portfolios, covering the IEP fleets on GWR and LNER, EMR's Aurora services, ScotRail's Class 385s, and Southeastern and TPE operations. Recruitment spans the full range of skilled disciplines required to keep those fleets operational: Commissioning Technicians Maintenance Technicians Modification Technicians Paint Sprayers Team Leaders Warranty Technicians Welders The expanded remit builds on a relationship that already runs deep. Rullion's rail team has worked directly alongside Hitachi Rail at depot level, including at Etches Park and sites across London and Scotland, developing an insight into day-to-day delivery that underpins how rolling stock recruitment is approached and delivered. James Couchman, Rail Director at Rullion, said: "Expanding our partnership with Hitachi Rail is a significant step for our rail workforce solution and reflects the trust built through our existing relationship. Being chosen to support this broader programme shows the value of combining sector expertise with a genuine understanding of how Hitachi Rail depots operate across complex delivery environments." Rullion is the UK number one rolling stock recruiter, with more than 1,100 placements made over the last two years. Find out more about our rail recruitment solutions for rolling stock. Rullion and Hitachi Rail share a longer-term ambition to future-proof workforces with sustainable talent pipelines. The partnership also includes workforce development, such as working together on upskilling initiatives and looking into how AI-assisted training can help improve workforce readiness across Hitachi Rail's depot network. With HS2 rolling stock and next-generation battery and tri-mode decarbonisation fleets on the horizon, building depot teams with the technical depth to meet those demands is a priority that both organisations are actively working towards.