Meet the Senior Team: Guildford Sales Team at Advance TRS
4th June 2025
At Advance TRS, we are committed to delivering outstanding recruitment services to both clients and candidates across the rail and engineering sectors. The Advance TRS Guildford Sales Team plays a crucial role in ensuring that we provide tailored, efficient, and professional recruitment solutions. This senior team brings decades of experience to the table, offering deep industry knowledge and a network of top-tier professionals.
Let’s meet the key players in our Guildford Sales Team who drive success and deliver exceptional recruitment outcomes for our clients.
Chris Spurdle
Group Business Development Manager
Specialisms: Rail | Engineering | Civil Engineering
LinkedIn: Chris Spurdle
With over 15 years of experience in the rail recruitment sector, Chris plays a pivotal role in managing key accounts across the Advance TRS, CITILINE, and Advance TRS Management Consultancy brands. He also serves as the key account manager for Network Rail through PSR, giving him an in-depth understanding of the specific requirements within the Network Rail framework. Chris’s extensive experience ensures the delivery of tailored recruitment solutions that meet the unique needs of his clients.
Jake Rodger
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Specialisms: Rail | Signalling | Engineering | Design | Test | Installation | Project Management
LinkedIn: Jake Rodger
Jake is a Senior Recruitment Consultant with five years of experience specializing in Railway Signalling. His focus includes recruiting across various disciplines such as engineering, design, test, installation, and project management. Jake’s expertise in the rail and digital technology sectors ensures that he connects the best talent with cutting-edge opportunities, keeping ahead of industry trends to match candidates with roles that will push the boundaries of their careers.
Josh Hill
Principal Consultant
Specialisms: Rail | Engineering | Civils | Permanent Way (P-Way)
LinkedIn: Josh Hill
Josh brings vast experience in rail project management to his role as Principal Consultant, specializing in Civils and Permanent Way (P-Way). His journey began with managing blue-collar contract work for major upgrades, including the 4 Lines Modernisation project for the London Underground. With over five years of experience in white-collar recruitment, Josh works closely with senior colleagues to build high-performing teams to deliver critical infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.
Louise Oldham
Lead Delivery Manager
Specialisms: Executive & C-Suite | Programme & Project Management | HSQE | Procurement | Engineering
LinkedIn: Louise Oldham
With over 10 years of recruitment experience, Louise leads our delivery team, ensuring that service level agreements (SLAs) for key MSP and RPO clients are met with precision. Louise specializes in executive search, sourcing senior professionals at Director and C-suite levels, particularly in the built environment. Her skills in identifying niche talent have made her a trusted leader in our headhunting efforts, providing executive search services for some of the most prominent clients in the rail and engineering sectors.
Sam Blair
Recruitment Consultant
Specialisms: Infrastructure | Engineering | Planning | Project Controls
LinkedIn: Sam Blair
Sam is a specialist in delivering end-to-end recruitment solutions for infrastructure, energy, and MOD sectors, particularly in planning, project controls, and project management. With a focus on quality and service, Sam is dedicated to ensuring that clients are matched with the best candidates for their critical infrastructure projects. His attention to detail and commitment to understanding client needs make him an asset in supporting the growing demand for skilled professionals in these industries.
Sam Riley
Recruitment Consultant
Specialisms: Engineering | Cyber Security | Software | Systems | ETCS | V&V | Safety Assurance | RAM
LinkedIn: Sam Riley
Sam focuses on delivering recruitment solutions for complex infrastructure, energy, and defence projects, specializing in a wide range of engineering disciplines, including cyber security and safety assurance. His deep understanding of market trends allows him to deliver real value to both clients and candidates by sourcing high-calibre professionals with the skills needed to drive success in these specialized sectors.
Why Choose Advance TRS?
At Advance TRS, we take pride in the experience, knowledge, and dedication of our senior team. Whether you’re looking for your next career opportunity or seeking expert recruitment services for your projects, our Advance TRS Guildford Sales Team is here to support you. With extensive experience in the rail and engineering sectors, we offer solutions that are tailored to your specific needs.
