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TRUSTED DELIVERY PARTNERS

At Spencer Rail Engineering, we’re proud to play our part in keeping Britain moving. With decades of hands-on experience across stations, depots, lineside infrastructure and major rail upgrades, we deliver solutions that are safe, sustainable and built to last.

We’re more than an engineering contractor — we’re a trusted delivery partner. Our teams bring together skilled planners, designers, and on-site specialists who care deeply about getting things right for our clients, passengers, and the communities we serve. Whether it’s a local station improvement or a complex multi-disciplinary enhancement, we bring the same commitment to collaboration, quality and safety every time.

30+
Years of Rail Engineering
2
Best place to work awards 2025
2025
NB&C Awards – Contractor of the Year | Tyseley depot enhancement project
OUR MISSION
Our mission is simple: to deliver safe, sustainable and cost-effective rail engineering solutions that keep people and freight moving across the UK. By engaging early and working collaboratively, we help shape smarter infrastructure that delivers long-term value and leaves a positive legacy in the communities around us. We bring the same commitment to collaboration, quality and safety every time.

We always want to go a step further

As the rail industry evolves — with growing demand for sustainable transport, intermodal connectivity, modern depots and accessible stations — we remain focused on delivering future-ready infrastructure that supports a cleaner, smarter and more resilient rail network. At Spencer Rail Engineering, we’re ready to deliver — and always ready to care.

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LATEST NEWS, STORIES AND INSIGHTS

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Spencer Rail Engineering appointed to Merseyrail’s General Construction Framework

Spencer Rail Engineering, part of The Spencer Group, is proud to announce that it has been appointed to Merseyrail’s General Construction Framework, covering all aspects of rail related infrastructure, construction and refurbishment works. Merseyrail operates one of the busiest networks in the country, calling at 69 stations in and around Merseyside and providing critical transportationContinue reading "Who we are"

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2 min read 5 August 2026

Spencer Rail Engineering unites industry partners in innovative PRINT® Workshop to drive collaborative delivery of Waterbeach Station

Recently, specialist engineering firm, Spencer Rail Engineering, hosted a PRINT® Workshop with its Waterbeach project partners Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP), Network Rail and SLC at its head office in Hull. Spencer Rail Engineering has been appointed to deliver a new railway station on behalf of GCP, helping to support the expanding community in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire,Continue reading "Who we are"

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3 min read 22 May 2026

Spencer Rail Engineering named on £1.2BN North West Contractor Framework

Spencer Rail Engineering, as part of Spencer Group, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed to a four-year North West Contractor Framework worth £1.2bn, covering infrastructure, construction and demolition works. The framework, which is managed by procurement and delivery specialists, Procure Partnerships on behalf of Wirral Council, will support public sector organisations inContinue reading "Who we are"

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3 min read 9 April 2026

Hull-based Spencer Rail Engineering recognised in national industry awards

Spencer Rail Engineering has been recognised for its commitment to delivering exceptional service to rail passengers with a prestigious national award. The Hull-based multi-disciplinary engineering specialist was honoured in the Spotlight Rail Awards held at the London Hilton in Park Lane. The awards shine a light on the people, teams and businesses driving transformation across theContinue reading "Who we are"

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4 min read 25 March 2026

Spencer Rail Engineering secure design contract for Norwich Crown Point roof refurbishment

Rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Rail Engineering are set to deliver a detailed design and phasing plan for Greater Anglia’s key maintenance hub. The team have been appointed under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) contract by Greater Anglia to lead the design phase of a major roof refurbishment project at Norwich Crown Point depot.   The contractContinue reading "Who we are"

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3 min read 18 March 2026

Spencer Rail Engineering advances £17m Clacton wheel lathe facility project

Spencer Rail Engineering is supporting Greater Anglia in the delivery of its new wheel lathe facility at Clacton Depot. The £17m investment will transform how the operator maintains its fleet and enhance long-term service reliability across the network. Construction is progressing at pace through close collaboration with the client, alongside support from the Department forContinue reading "Who we are"

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3 min read 25 February 2026

Spencer Group announces launch of new Spencer Rail Engineering website

Hull-based engineering firm Spencer Group has officially launched a brand-new website for its Spencer Rail Engineering business. The new website reflects the company’s continued investment in developing its portfolio of specialist business units, which includes Spencer Bridge Engineering, Spencer Building & Civils, Spencer Rail Engineering, Layer 8, XER Schedule Toolkit and most recently, AeroTruss™. SpencerContinue reading "Who we are"

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2 min read 9 February 2026
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Spencer Rail Engineering to deliver new £28.5m rail station

Multi-disciplinary engineering specialist Spencer Rail Engineering has begun design work to deliver a new railway station which is vital to the development of a growing community in Cambridgeshire. Spencer Rail Engineering has been appointed to deliver the £28.5m Waterbeach station project, on behalf of the Greater Cambridge Partnership. The new station will meet the needsContinue reading "Who we are"

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4 min read 2 December 2025
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Early Contractor Involvement the key to unlocking investment in rail

Mike Halliday, Managing Director, Rail, at leading rail infrastructure contractor Spencer Group, has almost 30 years’ experience in the rail industry. Here, he highlights issues with procurement which are holding back investment in the rail industry and offers positive solutions to these challenges. The rail industry has seen a surge in leisure travel over the past fourContinue reading "Who we are"

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7 min read 11 September 2025

Collaboration pays off as Spencer Group completes Tyseley Depot extension

Rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Group has completed a critical three-year project to extend and improve facilities at a busy rail depot in Birmingham. Spencer Group’s experienced team has completed the project and entry into service at Tyseley Depot to significantly increase capacity for the next generation of trains. Exceptional collaboration between Spencer Group, client WestContinue reading "Who we are"

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4 min read 10 July 2025
East Midlands Railway (EMR) depot extension - exterior

Spencer Group completes extension works at East Midlands Rail depot

Rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Group has completed the latest project in a long-standing partnership with East Midlands Railway (EMR). After constructing EMR’s original Under Frame Cleaning (UFC) centre at Etches Park Depot in Derby almost 10 years ago, Spencer Group recently returned to the site to extend the facility, increasing its capacity from two carsContinue reading "Who we are"

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2 min read 5 December 2024
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Spencer Group’s Integrated Approach to Digital Construction

At Spencer Group, digital construction is redefining how we approach projects, combining planning, design, and execution in a truly integrated process. Through this advanced evolution of BIM, we create a three-dimensional digital twin—a dynamic, data rich central resource that offers every project stakeholder real-time access to up-to-date, accurate project details. This digital twin is moreContinue reading "Who we are"

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6 min read 18 November 2024

White Rose Rail Station takes shape as Spencer Group delivers for partners

Rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Group is making significant progress on the construction of a £26.5 million station in South Leeds. Situated between Morley and Cottingley, the White Rose Rail Station will be located on the main trans-Pennine route to Manchester via Huddersfield. It will be a two-platform station providing improved access to the adjacent WhiteContinue reading "Who we are"

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4 min read 22 May 2023

Harnessing the true potential of BIM

BIM (Building Information Modelling) has the potential to transform engineering projects, making quality assurance easier, designs more collaborative, and sites safer. While, for many businesses, it is currently a ‘nice-to-have’, this capability needs to become the norm. Contrary to the perceived ‘when time and budget allow’, a mature BIM strategy is indeed a proven time and money saver. BIM technologyContinue reading "Who we are"

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5 min read 26 January 2023

Spencer Group complete major upgrade works to bring rail depot back to life

Multi-disciplinary engineering company Spencer Group has completed major upgrade works to Manchester International Depot to transform it into a modern train servicing and stabling facility. Spencer Group M&E was selected by Northern as its delivery partner for the building and facilities upgrade project to bring the maintenance depot back to life. The depot was builtContinue reading "Who we are"

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3 min read 4 January 2023
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Leaving a Lasting Legacy

Rail infrastructure sits at the heart of communities,
and so do we. We engage early, listen actively and
work respectfully, ensuring our projects leave a
positive, lasting legacy.

Whether improving accessibility, modernising depots or enhancing stations, our focus is on delivering infrastructure that supports people — now and into the future.

Safety and Sustainability
RECOGNISED FOR EXCELLENCE

Awards & Accreditations

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National Rail Heritage Awards 2004

The Spotlight Rail Awards Logo - gold/orange background

Spotlight Rail Awards, Delivering for the Customer 2026

CN Workforce Awards, Best place to work - Large Firm 2025

CN Workforce Awards, Best place to work – Large Firm 2025

New Civil Engineer Awards, Best Place to Work 2025

New Civil Engineer Awards, Best Place to Work 2025

National Rail awards Logo (2021)

National Rail, Infrastructure Achievement 2021

UK Rail Industry awards logo

UK Rail Industry Awards, Medium Outstanding Projects 2018

National Transport Awards UK logo

National Transport Awards, Station of the Year 2016

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) logo

ICE South East England, Engineering Innovation 2015

Considerate constructors scheme logo

Considerate Constructors, Bronze Award 2015

Rail-Staff Awards logo

RailStaff Awards, Rail Infrastructure/Possessions Team 2014

National Transport Awards UK logo

National Transport Awards, Transport Supplier 2014

Network Rail Logo

Network Rail Partnerships Awards, Best Large Project on Britain’s Railways 2014

Humber Renewables Awards

Humber Renewables Awards, Best Renewable Project or Installation 2014

Railway Industry Association (RIA) logo

Railway Industry Innovation Awards, Best Large Project 2014

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) awards logo

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Safety Awards, Bronze 2014

Green Apple Environment Awards logo

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Safety Awards, Bronze 2014

National Railway Heritage awards logo

National Rail Heritage Awards 2004

The Spotlight Rail Awards Logo - gold/orange background

Spotlight Rail Awards, Delivering for the Customer 2026

CN Workforce Awards, Best place to work - Large Firm 2025

CN Workforce Awards, Best place to work – Large Firm 2025

New Civil Engineer Awards, Best Place to Work 2025

New Civil Engineer Awards, Best Place to Work 2025

National Rail awards Logo (2021)

National Rail, Infrastructure Achievement 2021

UK Rail Industry awards logo

UK Rail Industry Awards, Medium Outstanding Projects 2018

National Transport Awards UK logo

National Transport Awards, Station of the Year 2016

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) logo

ICE South East England, Engineering Innovation 2015

Considerate constructors scheme logo

Considerate Constructors, Bronze Award 2015

Rail-Staff Awards logo

RailStaff Awards, Rail Infrastructure/Possessions Team 2014

National Transport Awards UK logo

National Transport Awards, Transport Supplier 2014

Network Rail Logo

Network Rail Partnerships Awards, Best Large Project on Britain’s Railways 2014

Humber Renewables Awards

Humber Renewables Awards, Best Renewable Project or Installation 2014

Railway Industry Association (RIA) logo

Railway Industry Innovation Awards, Best Large Project 2014

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) awards logo

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Safety Awards, Bronze 2014

Green Apple Environment Awards logo

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Safety Awards, Bronze 2014

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