Norman Stewart is Civil Manager at Ambrey Baker, bringing decades of hands-on leadership across major civil engineering, infrastructure, and regulated construction projects. With a career spanning nuclear, rail, highways, and large-scale civil works, Norman plays a critical role in ensuring Ambrey Baker’s projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest operational standards.
In his role, Norman leads site delivery teams and oversees complex civil operations, combining deep technical knowledge with a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence. He is known for his zero-harm approach, exceptional safety record, and ability to manage large, multi-disciplinary workforces on high-risk, high-value schemes. His experience includes senior operational leadership on nationally significant projects such as nuclear power generation, high-speed rail, and major highways infrastructure.
Norman’s expertise spans earthworks, groundworks, site logistics, plant and materials management, and the development and implementation of robust HSE systems. He regularly acts as the main point of contact between clients, principal contractors, and subcontractors, ensuring clear communication, strong governance, and seamless coordination across all stages of delivery. His leadership has been instrumental in managing assets and resources valued in excess of £50 million while maintaining programme certainty and compliance.
Highly respected for his practical leadership style, Norman is also passionate about developing people. He has led, mentored, and supported large operational teams throughout his career, fostering strong site cultures built around accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. His contributions to safety innovation and operational excellence have been formally recognised, including receiving the Balfour Beatty Group Expert of the Year award.
Driven by a commitment to delivering quality outcomes in challenging environments, Norman’s experience and leadership strengthen Ambrey Baker’s civil engineering capability. His presence ensures that complex projects are executed with discipline, foresight, and an unwavering focus on safety, performance, and client confidence.