Civil Engineer (Rail Earthworks & Drainage)

Thorn Baker Construction; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Civil Engineer specializing in rail earthworks and drainage. This role involves supporting major infrastructure projects from design to delivery, requiring strong stakeholder management and engineering expertise. The position is based in the Reading area with initial work in Swindon, offering a competitive salary and a chance to lead impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• ICE membership preferred.
• Rail sector experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support design development and construction planning.
• Manage subcontractors and oversee engineering quality.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Rail experience

Stakeholder liaison

Project viability assessment

Health and safety standards

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

ICE Graduate, Incorporated, or Chartered Membership

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS card

PTS certification

Job description

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Job Title: Civil Engineer (Rail Earthworks & Drainage)

Location: Sonning (Reading area), with initial work in Swindon

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Contract Type - Fulltime, Permanent

We're looking for a Civil Engineer, ideally with rail experience, to support a major infrastructure project focused on earthworks and drainage across the western rail network.

You'll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle-from design through to delivery and close-out. The role begins in Swindon during pre-construction and transitions to site-based work in Sonning once construction starts in 2025.

Key Responsibilities Of The Civil Engineer

• Support design development to ensure buildability
• Plan access and construction methods with the supply chain
• Liaise with stakeholders during pre-construction
• Coordinate temporary site facilities with land agents
• Assist with procurement and supply chain selection
• Identify public interface risks and support mitigation planning
• Lead mobilisation of site facilities and team
• Manage subcontractors and on-site operations
• Oversee engineering and quality throughout the build
• Work under NEC4 contract terms
• Promote health, safety, and environmental standards on site
• Contribute to assessing and tracking project viability
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• ICE Graduate, Incorporated, or Chartered Membership
• SMSTS and CSCS card required
• PTS certification preferred (can be provided)
• Rail sector experience desirable
  
  

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact rail project and work across all phases of delivery.

If you're ready to play a key role in shaping vital infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you or if you have any questions, please contact Kirk at Thorn Baker Recruitment, Bristol.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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