Rail Civils

& Structures

01Comprehensive Electrification Expertise

We deliver coordinated civil and structural design solutions supporting electrification, traction power and wider rail infrastructure schemes across live and operational environments.

02Foundations & Structural Support

From ground engineering and foundation design to structural elements supporting electrification assets, we provide practical, buildable solutions aligned with programme and safety requirements.

03Delivery Focused Engineering Input

Our designs prioritise constructability, temporary works coordination and safe installation, ensuring efficient delivery and long-term asset performance.

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Rail Civils & Structures

We deliver specialist rail civil and structural design services supporting electrification, traction power and associated railway infrastructure across new build, renewals and enhancement schemes.

Our experience includes minor civils, cross-track works, foundations, ground engineering and structural elements required to support electrification and rail systems in operational environments.

From concept development and option selection through to detailed design and technical approval, we develop coordinated, buildable solutions aligned with programme constraints, safety requirements and multidisciplinary integration.

Our structured and collaborative approach ensures safe delivery, efficient construction and long-term asset performance across live railway infrastructure.

Our designs are developed with careful consideration of asset protection, access constraints and coordination with existing railway infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration within complex operational environments.

Minor Civils & Cross-Track Works

We provide design support for access routes, troughing routes, equipment bases, plinths, cable routes and cross-track infrastructure required to support rail systems and associated services.

Our designs are developed with full consideration of operational access, staged construction, isolation constraints and interface coordination within live railway environments, ensuring practical and compliant delivery.

Foundations & Ground Engineering

We deliver foundation and ground engineering design for OLE masts, gantries, structural supports & equipment bases across varied ground conditions and constrained rail corridors.

Our services include geotechnical coordination, foundation selection, structural analysis and integration with adjacent assets. Designs are developed to ensure stability, durability and compliance while supporting efficient installation and long-term reliability.

We assess ground conditions, loading requirements and asset interfaces to determine appropriate foundation solutions, balancing structural performance with efficient installation and long-term maintainability.

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Structures Supporting Electrification Assets

We design structural steelwork, support systems and associated components required to integrate electrification infrastructure safely and effectively.

From gantry structures and mounting arrangements to bespoke support assemblies, our designs prioritise buildability, asset protection and coordination with overhead line, traction power and signalling interfaces.

Buildability & Temporary Works Input

We provide early-stage constructability advice and temporary works coordination to support safe and efficient delivery across complex rail environments.

By working closely with contractors and project teams, we identify potential risks early, optimise sequencing strategies and ensure designs are practical, compliant and aligned with operational railway constraints.

We review access constraints, possession strategies and sequencing requirements to ensure designs are aligned with construction methodologies from the outset. Early engagement allows us to mitigate risk, reduce rework and support efficient implementation within live railway environments.