Civil Engineer (Rail Earthworks & Drainage)

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Civil Engineer (Rail Earthworks & Drainage) to support a major infrastructure project. The role involves design development, site management, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant rail experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• ICE Graduate, Incorporated, or Chartered Membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design development to ensure buildability.
• Manage subcontractors and on-site operations.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental standards on site.

Skills

Rail experience

Stakeholder liaison

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:

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

What We're Looking For:

1. Degree in Civil Engineering
2. ICE Graduate, Incorporated, or Chartered Membership
3. SMSTS and CSCS card required
4. PTS certification preferred (can be provided)
5. 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. If you have any questions, please contact Kirk at Thorn Baker Recruitment, Bristol.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction