Principal Contractor Licence Award

Cairn Cross is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a Principal Contractor Licence by Network Rail, a significant milestone that reflects our continued commitment to delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality infrastructure projects across the UK.

As a collaborative, progressive, and innovative multi-disciplined engineering company, Cairn Cross is dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure. Operating as both a main contractor and with in-house design capabilities, we deliver complex projects with a focus on safety, efficiency, and excellence.

The Principal Contractor Licence is a critical requirement for organisations undertaking Principal Contractor duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Governed by Network Rail standard NR/L2/INI/CP0070, the licence ensures that contractors have robust Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) management systems in place.

This accreditation provides assurance that Cairn Cross can effectively manage and mitigate risks associated with construction activities on Network Rail infrastructure, while meeting both regulatory and client-specific requirements.

Achieving this licence reinforces our capability to safely deliver works as a Principal Contractor and strengthens our position within the rail industry.