Aug 4, 2025 | Capability & Credentials, Energy & Power, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
In the Rail and Power & Energy sectors, projects are characterised by high risk, technical intricacy, and stringent regulatory conditions. Every element must be planned and executed with precision. Delivering these projects smoothly and on schedule requires more...
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...
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...
Oct 29, 2024 | Capability & Credentials, Energy & Power, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
The Power & Energy and Rail sectors are going through a time of substantial investment, driven by the need to upgrade our infrastructure and move towards a global net zero emissions economy. Key projects include National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade, Network Rail’s...
Apr 18, 2024 | Capability & Credentials, Energy & Power
Why expert civil engineering design is key to reshaping the UK’s power and energy landscape Dedication, expertise and sector-specific experience will ensure the delivery of the UK’s most important power and energy goals. Britain’s power and energy sector is set...
Nov 30, 2023 | Capability & Credentials, Rail: Civils & Structures
Jeremy Barnes is our Technical Director here at Whitfield Consulting Services. He is recognised as experienced in the field of temporary works and has recently contributed to Network Rail’s Safety by Design Working Group on the update to their guidance on the early...
Nov 22, 2023 | Capability & Credentials, Case Study, Energy & Power
Companies House, the UK’s register of businesses, is based in Cardiff. Like other government facilities, it is required to play its part in Britain’s Net Zero Programme, with funding available for improvements that will reduce energy usage and save money over time, as...
Oct 19, 2023 | Capability & Credentials, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
In May, Network Rail published its main strategic plan for CP7, the five years from April 2024. The current period, CP6, has seen enormous challenge and change for the rail sector, including repeated COVID lockdowns, inflation levels not seen for a generation, and...
Oct 19, 2023 | Capability & Credentials, Rail: Civils & Structures, Rail: Electrification
Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) has extensive experience in both the rail and power and energy sectors. Rail in particular often comes up in internal discussions as an excellent training ground for young engineers, and more generally a sector which engineers of... 
