Rail operatives working safely on a UK rail infrastructure site

Rail recruitment and civil engineering labour supply

Skilled people for projects that matter.

M+B Solutions Ltd supplies dependable operatives for rail, groundworks and civil engineering projects across the UK, helping contractors keep work moving safely and efficiently.

About M+B Solutions

Responsive rail labour supply with site experience behind it.

M+B Solutions is built around practical delivery. The directors understand the pressures of live rail and construction environments, from safety-critical planning to productivity on site. The result is a straightforward recruitment partner focused on quality, compliance and reliable communication.

Trackside civil engineering works on a rail infrastructure project

What we supply

Rail and civil engineering workforce support

Safety-critical awareness Responsive supply Rail and civils experience
01

Rail labour supply

Skilled operatives for rail infrastructure works, planned possessions, maintenance support and project delivery teams.

02

Civil engineering

Workforce support for earthworks, foundations, concrete works, site preparation and general civils packages.

03

Groundworks

Experienced labour for drainage, ducting, excavation, reinstatement and enabling works in demanding environments.

04

Project response

Fast, clear support when programmes change, deadlines tighten or additional site resource is needed at short notice.

How we work

Safety, reliability and compliance stay at the centre.

Rail projects demand people who arrive ready to work, understand site discipline and respect the standards that keep teams safe. M+B Solutions keeps the process simple: understand the requirement, supply suitable people and stay close to delivery.

Rail supervisors reviewing project information on site
10+
Years of director-level sector experience
UK
Rail, groundworks and civil engineering support
Day 1
Operatives selected to add value from the start

Sectors

Built for contractors delivering essential infrastructure

  • Rail infrastructure
  • Trackside civils
  • Groundworks
  • Drainage and ducting
  • Foundations and concrete works
  • Construction support

Leadership

Meet the directors

Paddy McCarthy

Director, M+B Solutions Ltd

Paddy has over a decade of experience across the rail and construction sectors, spanning both site-based and office roles. This gives him a clear understanding of operational delivery as well as the commercial and logistical demands of workforce supply.

With a strong specialism in civil engineering, Paddy focuses on aligning client requirements with high-quality labour provision, supporting efficient, reliable and compliant delivery at every stage.

James Byrne

Director, M+B Solutions Ltd

James brings more than 10 years of groundworks experience across construction and railway environments, with hands-on knowledge of site preparation, drainage installation, foundations, ducting and concrete works.

Used to challenging site conditions and tight project timelines, James takes a quality-led approach to supplying reliable people who contribute to safe and efficient rail operations.

Candidate registration

Complete your M+B Solutions registration

Use this form to provide the information needed for rail, construction and payroll compliance. Your progress is saved on this device only until the form is connected to a secure submission system.

Fields marked with an asterisk are recommended for registration. Upload fields are included for the final site integration.

1Personal details
2Sector and role application
Which sector are you applying for?
Roles applied for
3Right to work in the UK
If your passport was issued outside the UK or Ireland, confirm your status
4ID verification and documents
Documents provided
5Experience and work history
Years of experience
6Competency and certifications
Rail competencies
Construction competencies
7Rail-specific declarations
8Medical and fitness declaration
9References and payroll
Preferred payment method
10Policies, compliance and convictions

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Unspent criminal convictions

Do not include spent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 or fixed penalty driving offences.

11Final declaration

Contact

Need skilled labour for a rail or civils project?

Tell M+B Solutions what you need, where you need it and the timescales involved. The team will review the requirement and respond with a practical labour supply plan.