Sarah Walker

Head of Communications and Engagement – Complex Infrastructure Programme
National Highways

Sarah is Head of Communications and Engagement for National Highways Complex Infrastructure Programme which is home to the country’s three largest roads programmes, the A14 in Cambridgeshire, the Lower Thames Crossing and the A303 Stonehenge scheme.

A chartered public relations practitioner, she is an experienced communications specialist and accredited member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

After a long career as a journalist and television news broadcaster, Sarah moved into corporate communications, and advised many small and large businesses on media management, public relations and crisis communications, including the Metropolitan Police, the NHS, utility companies and ran the communications team for one of the largest social housing providers. 

She is passionate about the role of story-telling and high quality stakeholder engagement and is eager to explain how good communications can support project delivery in infrastructure.