Dave Prior

Dave Prior is an experienced commercial director in the rail sector, currently serving as the Commercial Director at Amey since January 2023. Prior's career includes roles as Commercial Director at Mabey Hire Ltd and Group Commercial Director at Story Contracting Limited. Prior has held senior commercial management positions at VolkerRail Ltd, where responsibilities encompassed P/L management for major frameworks and project contracts, including significant contributions to the Manchester Metrolink and Specialist Businesses. The career began with foundational roles at Balfour Beatty Rail and Transport Express JV, complemented by an educational background featuring a Master’s degree in Construction Law and Practice from The University of Salford and a subsequent Master’s in Commercial Project Management from The University of Manchester.