Apr 16, 2025 | Energy & Power
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are becoming a key part of the global shift toward a more reliable, low-carbon energy network. These systems help balance supply and demand on the grid, support renewable generation, and improve overall grid stability. At...
Apr 7, 2025 | Capability & Credentials, Energy & Power
Early consideration of temporary works is key to successful Power and Energy infrastructure delivery — optimising construction to support the goal of quick, safe building activity that delivers a best-quality outcome on time and on budget. At Whitfield...
Apr 7, 2025 | Capability & Credentials, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
For Rail projects, temporary works are essential not only for safe construction in constrained, operational settings, but also for ensuring that access, phasing, and safety are fully considered from day one. At Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS), we bring specialist...
Apr 2, 2025 | Capability & Credentials, Rail: Electrification
The transition to a net-zero emission economy requires significant decarbonisation of our rail transport systems. Our short video highlights our expertise and capabilities in delivering Rail Systems projects. From working with UKPNS on the Piccadilly Line upgrade and...
Jan 7, 2025 | Energy & Power, People, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification, Sustainability
As we reflect on the past year, we celebrate the milestones that have defined our work in 2024: advancing the UK’s journey toward Net Zero with impactful Rail and Power & Energy projects, inspiring future engineers, adopting sustainability practices, growing...
Dec 6, 2024 | Capability & Credentials, People
We specialise in complex Rail and Power & Energy projects — work that requires both technical skill and a responsive, collaborative approach to civil engineering. We understand that clients need more than just technical support; they need a partner they can...
Dec 4, 2024 | Capability & Credentials, Case Study, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
Why skilled civil engineering design is key to upgrading and decarbonising the UK and Republic of Ireland’s rail landscape The rail industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities, requiring innovative solutions and strategic collaboration. Ageing...
Nov 21, 2024 | Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
The railway sector is entering a critical phase of investment, driven by the urgent need to upgrade ageing infrastructure, strengthen climate change resilience, and decarbonise rail transport systems. Plans laid out under the Network Rail’s Control Period 7 (CP7), and...
Nov 12, 2024 | Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
The Downs Park Road Overbridge – a 154-year-old structure located in the borough of Hackney – suffered extensive structural deterioration over the years and was in desperate need of immediate restoration. Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) was appointed by Murphy to...
Oct 30, 2024 | Contract wins, Energy & Power, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) is proud to announce our involvement in a series of high-profile projects in the Rail and Power & Energy sectors, for clients including VolkerFitzpatrick, Hitachi Energy, Murphy, High Voltage Substation Services Limited (HVSS),...
