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Start an EnquiryChartered civil, structural, geotechnical, and M&E engineering consultancy delivering multidisciplinary design, rapid Form A/B approvals, and low-carbon infrastructure across the UK railway network.
Trusted Delivery Partner for UK Rail Clients & Tier 1 Contractors
Combining chartered civil, structural, geotechnical, and M&E disciplines to deliver seamless, buildable designs through our collaborative "one-team approach".
Ancillary civil design solutions for mainline rail and light transit, from under-track crossings (UTX/URX) and platform extensions to retaining walls and signal structures.
Specialist inspection, assessment, refurbishment, and replacement of operational rail overbridges, underbridges, footbridges, and complex station canopies.
Expert ground assessment from early feasibility to site mobilisation, de-risking railway earthworks, substructure designs, and deep foundations.
Complete mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering for train depots, passenger stations, and high-voltage distribution interfaces.
Pioneering low-carbon design methodologies and BIM Level 2 federated coordination that reduce whole-life asset costs and operational emissions.
Senior engineering leadership supporting developers and contractors through Network Rail Asset Protection (BAPA) processes and independent checks.
An interactive 5-stage project governance roadmap designed to demystify Network Rail approvals, compress Form A/B timescales, and guarantee constructability.
Establishing ground truth early to eliminate unforeseen site risks on operational railway corridors.
Translating the preferred option into rigorous preliminary engineering conforming to Network Rail standards.
Collaborative 3D design bringing Civils, Structures, Geotech, and M&E together into unified models.
Rigorous assurance ensuring full compliance with Network Rail standards and safety verification.
Active engineering presence on site during critical blockades through to final as-built certification.
Delivering precision engineering under compressed track possessions and demanding operational railway conditions across the UK.
Full Form A/B structural design of a 9.6 m wide NRSD Type-E steel half-through bridge on the Didcot to Chester line. Overcame severe floodplain constraints, redesigned piling upon early refusal with CAT3 checkers, and resolved all construction TQs within 72 hours.
Explore Case StudyEarly intrusive defect inspections, finite element modelling of temporary works foundations across operational platforms and arch undercrofts, sympathetic catalogued repairs for ornate cast ironwork, and 3D BIM integration for passenger telecoms.
Explore Case StudyDetailed design of canopy-mounted signal structures for curved, bidirectional platforms. Created a standardised structural blueprint adopted across 75% of platform installations, driving substantial fabrication efficiencies and sightline safety compliance.
Explore Case StudyStandardised civil design solutions across major London rail corridors: signal gantries, relocatable equipment buildings (REBs), UTX/URX crossings, and retaining structures. Delivered in a federated BIM Level 2 environment with dedicated engineering secondments.
Explore Case StudyReplaced an unrepairable wrought-iron lattice footbridge with a pioneering pre-cast concrete half-through deck and integrated precast staircases—believed to be the first of its kind on Network Rail infrastructure—minimising whole-life maintenance and carbon emissions.
Explore Case StudyComprehensive civil, geotechnical, and electrical engineering for Greater Anglia's fleet upgrade. Designed heavy tank foundations, guided auger-bored crossings beneath 5 active tracks, and DSEAR Zone 1 hazardous area fuelling and lighting systems.
Explore Case StudyWe believe that extraordinary engineering stems from a supportive, inclusive, and energising workplace culture where individual talent thrives.
Bringing genuine enthusiasm, drive, and proactive urgency to solve complex railway challenges.
Upholding rigorous chartered engineering integrity, safety standards, and transparent delivery governance.
Pioneering new design methods, low-carbon composites, and digital BIM workflows through active R&D.
Prioritising our people's wellbeing, mental health, and personal development alongside stakeholder care.
Fostering an ego-free, collaborative environment where cross-disciplinary expertise unites to deliver.
FJD Consulting is a proud signatory of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter championed by the Railway Industry Association and Women in Rail. We cultivate an open culture where engineers from all backgrounds feel empowered to show up authentically and lead.
We run active graduate development schemes, structured apprenticeships, and university partnerships to inspire the next generation of chartered civil and structural engineers.
Learn About Our People & EDIDirect, factual guidance regarding Network Rail governance, CRE/CEM technical leadership availability, and contractor procurement frameworks.
We recognise that possession minutes are non-negotiable. FJD Consulting operates a responsive technical query framework with a commitment to resolving the vast majority of TQs within 72 hours during design development. During live weekend or 5-day blockade possessions (such as our 240t DCL-56 River Cherwell installation), our Chartered Engineers are on-call and on-site to provide immediate, same-shift responses.
Yes. Our leadership team includes verified Contractors Responsible Engineers (CRE - Design) and Contractors Engineering Managers (CEM) across Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, and M&E disciplines in compliance with Network Rail standard NR/L2/RSE/02005. We regularly act as the Lead Design Organisation (LDO) on complex multidisciplinary station and track renewals.
We guide third-party developers, local councils, and contractors through the entire Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) process. We prepare Form A and Form B technical submissions, coordinate gauging clearance analyses, perform independent Category 3 structural checks, and directly liaise with Network Rail Route Asset Managers (RAMs) to de-risk lineside developments.
FJD Consulting is a fully verified supplier under the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) across core civil, structural, and M&E product codes. We are CyberEssentials certified, Constructionline registered, and maintain active delivery partnerships with Tier 1 contractors including Story Contracting, Balfour Beatty Rail, Taziker, Siemens Mobility, and KeolisAmey.
Developed in-house by our ICE Carbon Champions, the tool models embodied carbon across raw material extraction, transport, construction methodology, and operational maintenance. By introducing carbon metrics at early GRIP 3/4 optioneering, we identify high-impact alternatives—such as precast modular concrete footbridges or reusable GRP temporary works—cutting carbon by up to 40% compared to traditional steel structures.
Contact our engineering teams in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter or Bristol’s Floating Harbour to discuss prospective rail schemes, technical reviews, or career opportunities.
Submit your project remit or technical challenge. An FJD Chartered Engineer will review your requirements and respond within 72 hours.