Thomas Giles
Formby, Liverpool,Merseyside
Summary
Graduate Civil Engineer with experience delivering rail and heavy civil infrastructure projects for Balfour Beatty, including live rail environments and high‑tolerance structural works. Strong background in site engineering, setting out, survey control and technical coordination, with experience supporting works such as embedded track, CFA piling, reinforced and precast concrete, CMS, drainage and water supply installations. Demonstrates sound engineering judgement, a proactive approach to identifying and resolving design and constructability issues, and a strong focus on safety, quality and buildability. Confident working under SMSTS and CDM requirements, using digital quality systems such as BIM360, and progressing toward ICE qualification
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Engineer
Balfour Beatty Rail
09.2024 - Current
- Worked on rail and heavy civil infrastructure projects, including a live rail wheel lathe facility and a 100 m footbridge adjacent to operational railway assets.
- Projects included CFA piling, reinforced concrete substructures, embedded track, drainage, water supply, precast concrete elements and precision structural works.
- Provided site engineering support and technical coordination for defined elements of the works from setting out through to handover.
- Carried out setting out, surveys and verification to confirm existing conditions, design compliance and interface alignment.
- Identified and resolved design and survey discrepancies using survey data, RFIs and digital models.
- Assisted with installation and coordination of embedded rail track, track crossings and high‑tolerance cast‑in elements, including control of geometry and levels.
- Supported delivery of drainage, CMS and water supply systems, coordinating interfaces with civils, structures and rail works.
- Assisted with construction and installation of reinforced and precast concrete elements, ensuring correct levels and tolerances.
- Supported excavation and concrete works under constrained conditions, applying engineering judgement to manage safety risks.
- Supported site supervision, safety and quality assurance
Education
Master of Science - Sustainable Civil and Structural Engineering
University of Liverpool
Liverpool01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham01-2023
Skills
- Site Engineering & Setting Out – Experience with Leica and Trimble systems, level control, tolerance management
- Surveying & Control – Verification surveys, resections, control network checks
- Technical Coordination – Constructability reviews, interface management, RFIs
- Digital Engineering – DWG/DXF modelling, BIM360 inspections and as‑builts
- Quality Assurance – ITP compliance, inspections, audit‑ready records
- Health & Safety – SMSTS, CDM compliance, permits, COSHH awareness
- Site Supervision – Task sequencing, work area control, coordination of labour and plant
- Commercial Awareness – Site records, sequencing efficiencies, plant and materials coordination
- Communication – Clear site briefings, liaison with designers, supervisors and clients
Certification
- EUSR CAT 1 & 2
- PTS
- SMSTS
- TWC
- Full UK Driving Licence
Timeline
Graduate Engineer
Balfour Beatty Rail
09.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Sustainable Civil and Structural Engineering
University of Liverpool
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Nottingham Trent University