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Sustainable civil engineering practices for small-scale railway infrastructure projects
Across the rail network, localised rail civil engineering interventions are regularly undertaken to maintain railway infrastructure, address structural defects and extend the operational life of critical assets. While the...
Meet the team: Our Associate Director, Kirsty Glover, on renewable energy infrastructure and sustainable design
Driven by a long-standing desire to create a more sustainable future, Kirsty Glover has built her career around energy transition work – using engineering, project leadership and carbon management to help deliver infrastructure...
Spotlight on the role of the Temporary Works Coordinator
In this article, Victor Lupusor, Ricardo Villamil and Shane Govender, three of several engineers at Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) trained and appointed as Temporary Works Coordinators (TWCs), highlight a role that is often...
Supporting the next generation of female engineers at the University of Surrey
Engineering remains a male-dominated profession, and that imbalance is often felt early. At university, the gender balance of female to male students on a course can influence confidence, participation, and whether students...
Flood-resilient bridge design for critical infrastructure
Flooding events are increasing in frequency and intensity across the UK, placing unprecedented stress on critical energy infrastructure. Bridges and access routes that support high‑voltage substations are particularly vulnerable: loss of access often means...
Delivering rail renewals through the Southern Renewals Enterprise
The Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE) represents an evolution in UK rail infrastructure delivery. Based on the Institution of Civil Engineers & Infrastructure Client Group’s Project 13 principles, the SRE focuses on long-term asset...
Eccles Substation Extension – supporting a UK first in grid stability
WCS is proud to be supporting the extension of Eccles Substation – a project that will become the UK’s first site to combine both static and synchronous compensation equipment. Once operational, the substation will enable up to 280 megawatts of...
Spotlight on temporary works for bridges & structures
The success of infrastructure projects requires temporary works to be considered front and centre of the design process. These engineering structures – essential during construction but absent from the final structure – ensure permanent works can be built safely,...
2025 in review: How our projects and people shaped another year of growth at WCS
As we approach the end of the year, we’re taking a moment to look back and celebrate the moments that shaped our year in 2025. None of this would have been possible without our dedicated team, incredible partners, and supportive...
Celebrating women in engineering: voices and achievements from the WCS team – part two
In a profession where women remain underrepresented and often face barriers to progression, the experiences of female engineers at Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) demonstrate how a supportive and inclusive environment can make a difference. Whether just starting...
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....