About
Cairn Cross is a collaborative, progressive, and innovative multi-disciplined engineering company dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure. We design and deliver significant infrastructure projects across the UK as a main contractor and with in-house design capabilities.
Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Cairn Cross Civil Engineering deliver exceptional design and build solutions to the rail network and bespoke projects throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
Cairn Cross has worked in over 50 of the UK’s rail maintenance depots, providing infrastructure solutions to the network’s leading train and freight operators. Clients include passenger train operators, industrial rail freight companies, light rail and tram providers and bespoke rail servicing and maintenance providers.
Our team of rail experts and civil engineering specialists, combined with our dedicated CDM 2015 compliant in-house design consultancy, offer tailored solutions to your bespoke requirements. Our complete turnkey offerings provides a more specialised and individualised solution providing you with all associated stakeholders in a managed and efficient process.
As an NICEIC accredited company, our in-house team of specialist mechanical and electrical engineers provides assured, reliable expertise to manage your energy and electrical installation requirements with confidence. Our services span from the development of our innovative rail pit drop lighting systems to the installation of substations and complex power distribution within rail depot environments.
Since 1995
Family owned since 1995, Cairn Cross Civil Engineering brings decades of hands on experience, working with a wide range of clients across the UK. We've built a strong reputation through the successful delivery of diverse, multi disciplinary projects.
Culture
Our “Work Safe, Live Safe” strategy for the Health and Safety of our workforce is driven by our desire to create a positive safety culture. Ensuring all levels of staff and supply chain partners are incorporated into our efforts.
This strategy looks to go beyond the traditional health and safety role of preventing harm. We’re focused on encouraging a proactive mindset around health and safety and promote a vigilant and proactive culture towards everyone’s health and safety in the workplace.
We’ve built up a broad set of accreditations from recognised industry bodies, giving our clients peace of mind that we follow the latest legislation and best practices. You can trust that our processes and procedures are fully compliant and up to standard.
Principal Contractor & Principal Designers
Cairn Cross is a leading main contractor specialising in infrastructure projects across both the public and private sectors. With a strong foundation in civil engineering, we deliver high-quality, large-scale services/projects that make a lasting impact.
Mechanical and Electrical Specialists
Cairn Cross brings extensive knowledge and resources to every scheme, with dedicated in-house mechanical and electrical specialists assigned to each project. Our team has a wealth of experience in cable installation, substations, low-voltage (LV) systems, highway maintenance, and lighting solutions.
Careers at Cairn Cross
Are you looking for a career in the civil engineering industry? Cairn Cross offer a diverse environment to grow and work on exciting large infrastructure projects across the UK. Our dedicated work culture provides all staff with industry leading training and professional development opportunities.
Get in touch
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