Taylor Woodrow

A British civil engineering and construction firm delivering infrastructure and built environment solutions.

750 employees

11 open positions

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Roads

Rail

Airports

Energy

Nuclear

Highways

Tunnelling

Institutional and commercial buildings

Student accommodation

Facilities management

Temporary works

Permanent works

Sustainable infrastructure

Transportation

Strategic infrastructure

About Taylor Woodrow

Over decades, the company expanded into global civil engineering, tackling pioneering projects such as the world’s first commercial nuclear power station and the Channel Tunnel.

It has delivered high‑profile infrastructure projects including stations on Crossrail, HS2 works (Old Oak Common), waste recovery parks and major rail concourses.

Its core expertise spans rail, transport infrastructure, civil engineering and urban regeneration works across the UK.

An unusual legacy: constructed Calder Hall, the world’s first commercial nuclear power station, and was part of the original Channel Tunnel consortium.

Culture & Values

Integrity

Teamwork

Excellence

Humility

Entrepreneurship

Quick Info

Company Size750 employees

Open Positions11 jobs available

IndustriesRoads, Rail, Airports +12 more

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Key Highlights

1921 FoundedCompany OriginThe company was established in 1921 by teenager Frank Taylor.

2007 RestructuringPost-Merger FocusFollowing the 2007 merger into Taylor Wimpey, the company spun off its housebuilding arm and refocused on engineering and civils under private ownership.

Low Billions RevenueFinancial PeakAt its peak, the company generated revenues in the low billions of pounds as part of the Vinci group.

Calder Hall ConstructionFirst Commercial Nuclear Power StationThe company constructed Calder Hall, marking a pioneering achievement in energy infrastructure.

40% reductionDirect Emissions DropAim to reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1 and 2) compared to a 2018 baseline by 2030.

20% lower emissionsIndirect Emissions CutTarget to reduce indirect greenhouse gas emissions (scope 3) compared to a 2019 baseline by 2030.

90% low-carbonConcrete UsageAim to ensure 90% of concrete used in operations is low-carbon by 2030.

10% biodiversity gainBiodiversity ImpactDeliver a minimum 10% biodiversity net gain across all relevant projects from 2030 onward.

3.7/5 RatingEmployee Equality RatingThis score reflects employees' satisfaction with the company's equality, diversity, and inclusion efforts, based on 18 reviews.

4.4/5 Culture ScoreGlassdoor Culture & ValuesThis score measures how well the company aligns with its stated culture and values, based on 31 reviews.

4.0/5 DiversityGlassdoor Diversity ScoreThis score reflects the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion, based on 31 reviews.

Open Positions

11 jobs available

Fleet and Plant ManagerManage compliance, maintenance and optimisation of fleet and plant assets.

Erith, England, United Kingdom

Full Time

Onsite

Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

3 weeks ago

Fleet and Plant ManagerManage compliance, maintenance, budgets and optimisation of fleet and plant assets.

Erith, England, United Kingdom