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Supporting the decommission of Wylfa nuclear power station
To enable the ongoing decommissioning of a nuclear power station, decades of careful activity is needed to manage the safe withdrawal of a plant from service. We were honoured when UK Power Networks Services (UKPNS) chose us to help with this exacting work at Wylfa, a...
Supporting the transition to sustainable construction and a circular economy
It is well recognised that the carbon costs of construction and building operations form a large part of the world’s overall carbon footprint. Those who are now designing, building and reimagining structures are, therefore, vital in achieving the national and...
The people and culture behind our projects
Our whole team recently stepped away from project work for a day, as we gathered to discuss a range of company-related topics. We discussed what was important to us as a group and how this drives how we have delivered successful projects, and what we want from the...
2023 Projects Showcase: all sectors
Take a look at some of the projects we've delivered over the past year. From working with UKPNS at Heathrow Airport and powering the Piccadilly Line for London Underground, to using 3D BIM analysis and design at Reading West Station, our short overview provides...
From ISO to CAD – meet some of the WCS team
As an engineering design consultancy, our engineers are absolutely central to our success and we’ve previously introduced some of our team – Nick Lowe, Jeremy Barnes and Ioannis Iliadis. But one of our strengths and a huge contributor to our ability to deliver...
Full and early collaboration between permanent and temporary works designers is vital to constructability and the control of cost and risk
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...
Supporting the UK’s Net Zero Programme: finding solutions to permit the installation of solar panels on the roof of Companies House
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...
Bicker Fen substation – reviewing and adapting an existing design to support Viking Link and two wind farms
Sector-specific experience and adaptability were needed when long term partner Linxon asked WCS to provide construction stage support for their extension to the Bicker Fen 400/132kV substation in Boston, Lincolnshire. Challenging programmes were required so that...
Waste heat – are we failing to recycle our most valuable discard?
The UK is shifting to renewable energy sources, with emissions from electricity generation falling by 69% since 2010. But the current rate of change is too slow to meet the government’s net zero commitments; as the Climate Change Committee states “a reliable secure...
Reflecting on Control Period 6 (CP6), and what to expect from CP7
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...
Key learnings from Rail with applications in other sectors
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...
What does an Engineer mean to you?
British engineering has an impressive history, with Victorian engineers in particular doing much to usher in the modern world. But more than that – it is a profession that is transforming the UK today, from the digital revolution to delivering net zero, and a skill...