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Celebrating women in engineering: voices and achievements from the WCS team
Engineering in the UK remains a male-dominated field. Women make up just 16.9% of the engineering workforce, and over a course of ten years, career barriers – including stereotyping, isolation, and bias – cause women to leave at twice the rate of men. At Whitfield...
Offsite and prefabrication strategies in bridge and structural works: in action
By shifting construction operations away from site and into controlled manufacturing environments, consultants and contractors can achieve higher precision, reduce programme risk, lower costs, and realise measurable sustainability gains across infrastructure projects....
Developing future engineers: profile of Apprentice Civil Engineer, Fortune Ebeleghe
When Fortune Ebeleghe joined Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) in September 2025, he became the first participant in our new apprenticeship programme – an initiative that reflects our commitment to making engineering more accessible and addressing the industry’s...
Front-end engineering support: Laying the groundwork for infrastructure success
Whether building new substations, or deploying large-scale battery storage, the early stages of project design can go a long way to ensuring successful delivery. Front-end design is where early-stage assumptions about a site and its constraints are investigated in...
Developing engineering careers at WCS: From early talent to leadership
Delivering successful infrastructure projects relies on more than technical understanding; it requires teams with confidence, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous growth. At Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS), we invest in people from the start of their...
How civil engineers protect substations from fire risk
High-voltage substations within the UK and Ireland’s transmission network rely on robust design to manage inherent fire risks, particularly those associated with oil-filled transformers and their insulating fluids. Fault-induced fires can threaten personnel safety,...
Monk Fryston: Civil engineering behind one of the UK’s largest Battery Energy Storage Systems sites
In a small village in North Yorkshire, a major piece of the UK’s energy future is taking shape. Monk Fryston, a 320MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), is SSE Renewables’ largest battery project to date. Designed to power over half a million homes for up to two...
Cable route design: Overcoming challenges in urban and renewable energy projects
Cable route design is a critical component of any grid connection project, involving complex ground conditions and multiple infrastructure interfaces, particularly when navigating dense urban environments. Despite its importance, cable route design is often overlooked...
Safeguarding rail infrastructure: Tackling slope stability in a changing climate
Slope stability is critical to the safety, reliability, and longevity of rail networks. As extreme weather events become more frequent owing to climate change, the risks posed by unstable slopes — ranging from service delays to significant infrastructure damage — have...
Experience pays: How partnering with seasoned civil engineering consultants drives project success in Rail and Power & Energy
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...
Meet the team: Victor Lupusor – designing infrastructure, championing safety
For Victor Lupusor, engineering is a lifelong calling. Now a Senior Civil Engineer at WCS, Victor brings a thoughtful, disciplined approach to every project. From complex infrastructure design to championing safety initiatives, he is a key part of the team helping WCS...
Civil design solutions and their application in Rail projects: Lessons from Downs Park Road Overbridge
The role of civil design in rail infrastructure projects is fundamental to their successful planning, execution, and long-term viability. Civil engineering solutions are critical in addressing the complex demands of maintaining and improving railway networks, ensuring...