When the Elizabeth Line finally opened its doors in May 2022, it marked the end of a 22-year journey. The Elizabeth line is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in European history. Yet beneath the celebration lay a complex story of programme management, stakeholder coordination, and the critical importance of readiness methodologies in delivering transformational infrastructure within London's constrained underground network.

The nuclear sector stands at a pivotal crossroads. As nations worldwide accelerate their pursuit of net-zero emissions and energy security, nuclear power has emerged as an indispensable component of the clean energy transition. Yet beneath this renewed momentum lies a fundamental challenge that extends far beyond technology - the evolution of how we strategically approach nuclear infrastructure delivery.