Young people with special educational needs are enjoying enhanced surroundings, thanks to a team of ten from UK Power Networks Services.

Attendees at a charity gala in Salisbury have raised more than £3,000 for a charity that provides support and comfort to bereaved military children.

A project to transform the station master’s garden is taking shape at the Bluebell Railway in Uckfield, helped by local power workers. Eight UK Power Networks’ staff helped prepare flower beds for new planting, to create a peaceful spot where the railway charity’s volunteers can take a break. The team gave their time through Donate a Day, which gives employees two days a year to volunteer with local charities and community groups.

More than 30 of our colleagues recently spent the day in Sutton Scotney, near Winchester, volunteering at the Boaz Project, a charity that helps adults with learning difficulties gain work, skills and friendship.

A graduate civil engineer is on track for a powerful career, after gaining a place on UK Power Networks’ first post-university scheme in more than five years.

UK Power Networks Services has gained a top-notch applicant to boost its team in London. Hamza Sifaoui will be joining the commercial branch of UK Power Networks as a graduate electrical design engineer.

Our expertise provide end-to-end integrated solutions for developing Electric Vehicle (EV) fleet transition plans and charging hubs across an array of industries. Find out more on how to transition to an electric fleet in our know-how guide.

We are excited to announce that we are the winners of the best LinkedIn Campaign at the Digital Communication Awards.

We have invested in and fully deployed an innovative new system to evaluate the condition of electrical infrastructure – that could revolutionise the way the aviation sector monitors power assets in future.

Adrian Laycock has been announced as the new client delivery manager for our Manchester office.

Three new recruits are supercharging their careers on our power apprenticeship.

Ports have committed to reducing their Scope 1 emissions (direct emissions from their operations) and Scope 2 emissions (from power consumption). The challenge is to promote the use of low-carbon technologies and ensure infrastructure is in place to support decarbonisation.

Pantelis Stefas CEng MIET Senior Consultant at UK Power Networks Services, talks through the challenges of meeting the future energy demands of low carbon technologies which are increasing apace.

Our armed forces veterans are 'rowing' from Dover to Dunkirk in aid of bereaved military children for Armed Forces Day this weekend.

Swathes of Kentish savannah have been enhanced by a powerful team of litter pickers.

International Women in Engineering Day celebrates the amazing work being done by women in the industry all over the world.

Over 300 UK Power Networks employees have raised a total of £48,500 for the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) charity by virtue of their participation in a 20-mile ‘Royal Ramble’ charity walk across London.

Power crews working behind the scenes on Britain’s railway infrastructure took time out to spruce up a heritage railway station in East Sussex.

Kimberley Kelly of UK Power Networks Services has been announced as the new client delivery manager for the Chatham region.

We work with logistics companies and fleet operators to optimise their existing energy infrastructure and integrate electric vehicle technology

We are expanding our portfolio of key infrastructure assets with the acquisition of UU Solar, from SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust LLP (SEEIT).

We have partnered with bp pulse to power eight ultra-fast 150kW chargers at their Pimlico Electric Vehicle charging hub in central London.

UK Power Networks Services continues to support Transport for London in its strategic ambitions to add 54 new trains to the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) by 2024.

With continued investment in an innovative facility that allows us to control, manage and monitor substations and other electrical infrastructure on behalf of our clients, we are helping the industry to accelerate its transition towards a decarbonised future.

Members of our project teams from Allenby and MUJV helped the Boaz community get ready for their annual festive event.

Three members of our Client Delivery team recently used their Donate a Day benefit to help out at a local charity

Cricketing girls in Hornchurch are aiming for a first class season after being given an award to buy nets, indoor balls and cones for their winter practice.

Power workers in Crawley ran a Christmas collection for a charity helping Sussex’s homeless, on the company’s doorstep.

We have partnered with bp pulse to install and project manage their new ultra-fast hub in Central London.

Three career changers have joined UK Power Networks Services, to build new careers on the power network.

We are thrilled to announce that we have received a gold award for our outstanding entry in the 'Best Use of Digital from the Energy and Utilities Sector' category at the Digital Impact Awards.

We are very proud to have recently been awarded gold for 'Best use of digital media' and bronze for 'Best corporate website' at the Corporate & Financial Awards 2023.

UK Power Networks Services team members have gathered to celebrate the momentous achievement of two decades of service with High Speed 1 (HS1), the UK’s only high-speed railway.

Taekwondo students in Maidstone are getting a kick out of a grant for new training equipment. Students are celebrating a £300 award from power infrastructure firm, UK Power Networks Services, which is going towards a new punch bag at the Family Martial Arts Black Belt School, based in Wharf Road.

Disabled anglers will be able to fish at Spring Grove Park in Bookham, after volunteers upgraded a path around a pond.

A football team in Westerham has been kitted out in professional new kit to match their growing height and form in the league.

A company which provides day to day work on defence related projects and military sites across Hampshire and Wiltshire has confirmed its commitment to the military aviation museum at Middle Wallop by extending its corporate partnership for a further twelve months.

UK Power Networks Services has been working with resource management company, Veolia, since 2006.

Northumberland County Council is celebrating the launch of its new state-of-the-art solar car port array - one of the biggest of its kind in the UK.

Forty UK Power Networks Services volunteers visited the Boaz Project, a farm-based charity that helps adults with learning difficulties acquire work, skills, and friendship.

UK Power Network Services has been awarded a two-year contract extension by London Trams to continue the inspection and maintenance of 13 trackside substations in the Croydon area.

UK Power Networks Services has been appointed to develop a primary Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy to support Southern Water’s ambition to transition all fleet vehicles to electric and low carbon alternatives.

Concluding our mini-series, 'Through the Lens: Women in Engineering', our focus shifts to safety as a top priority. Our female colleagues share their insights on how UK Power Networks Services ensures exceptional safety standards for both employees and clients.

Part two of our mini series, ‘Through the lens: Women in Engineering’, we discuss the challenges facing women in the industry and how our female colleagues have overcome this. With positive progress being made, we want our women engineers to feel empowered to always be confident and assertive in their work.

As part of our mini series, 'Through the lens: Women in Engineering', our panel of inspiring women discuss their experiences of joining the industry, the shift in diversity they've witnessed over recent years and the need to empower younger generations to overcome stereotypes in pursuit of engineering excellence.

A dairy herdsman has moo-ved to pastures new, pipping nearly 700 applicants to a prized role on UK Power Networks Services’ apprenticeship programme.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of International Women in Engineering Day, we are delighted to share insights from women across our company who have come together to discuss their careers, their invaluable experiences with safety practices and their hopes for the future of our industry.

Our volunteers have been keeping some traditional hedge-laying skills alive in Medway.

Railway workers stepped back in time to freshen up a heritage railway station in Kent.

East Sussex cricketers were awarded a grant to help make their pitch perfect.

Our latest contract win with Canary Wharf Group allows us to support the Wood Wharf Development by undertaking the operation and maintenance of their High and Low voltage distribution system.

We take the time to understand your business and your strategic energy requirements, ensuring that we deliver the best outcomes possible.

As the UK government works towards a zero-emissions car and van fleet by 2050, and a ban on new petrol and diesel cars in 2030, logistics companies and fleet operators are facing increasing pressure to move towards electric vehicles.

Our innovative solution furthers sustainability efforts for High Speed 1

Our latest contract win in the ports industry sees us working with the Port of Sheerness to increase resilience and further review their electricity network.

Contracted since 1993, we have kept three major airports running smoothly 24/7, 365 days a year. For the past 30 years we have owned, operated and maintained critical infrastructure for Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.

UK Power Networks Services has been selected to design and build a £3 million infrastructure upgrade to provide clean energy at Morpeth’s County Hall.

A youth football team in Hampshire was ‘bowled over’ by a grant from a local power firm to buy the players professional new kit bags.

UK Power Networks Services has been selected to install an integrated operations, maintenance, and management solution for up to 1,000 EV charging points for Yorkshire Water, as the water utility pivots towards an electric fleet, in line with its Net Zero ambitions.

We are aware the work we do has an impact on the environment – and make efforts to conserve ecosystems and improve biodiversity by doing our work sustainably. We assess our impact on the environment using our green action plan – support our clients to do the same.

The UK's energy landscape is transforming at a rapid pace. We work with like-minded partners such as Heathrow Airport, UPS and High Speed 1 to keep them ahead of the sustainability curve, unlocking net-zero and cost-efficiency gains through continuous innovation.

We provide a strong platform for our women leaders to share their success stories and experiences within the industry, with the hope that today’s careers will inspire a future generation of women engineers and scientists to push the sustainability agenda forward.

Meeting net zero targets requires real transformation across the transport sector. Philip Heathcote, Head of Markets, explains the importance of end-to-end electrification in delivering a brighter energy future for individuals, business and wider society.

Elevating the voice of young people will be key to ensuring net zero targets are delivered across generations. We invest in apprentices and graduates to equip tomorrow’s leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to bring the future of sustainable energy forward.

Mobilising finance will be key to accelerating net zero targets. As a leading energy partner, we provide our clients with sustainable finance solutions that support their day-to-day operations while delivering on net-zero goals.

We continue to help our clients achieve their net zero ambitions. Here, Steven Muscat, Head of Engineering, highlights the importance of unlocking power networks efficiency in bringing the future of clean energy forward.

The transition to net zero requires immediate and collective action. Across industries and sectors, we support our clients on the path to decarbonisation by delivering end-to-end solutions for a brighter, more sustainable future.

11 August 2022: UK Power Networks Services has been commissioned to install a state-of-the-art electrical distribution system at the Wylfa nuclear site in Anglesey, North Wales, to enable the continued decommissioning works of the former power station.

Antony White, Sector Lead for UK Power Network Services, discusses the challenges that data centres face meeting capacity requirements, ensuring a resilient energy supply and balancing sustainability pressures.

Steve will lead the company’s market-leading design, information management, and testing and commissioning capability, to drive our strategy in delivering a bright energy future for clients.

A solar car port is a single structure which incorporates solar PV with one or a series of car spaces below. They are primarily a renewable generation asset which can also be designed to incorporate electric vehicle charging points. Download the full insight below to learn more.

21 July 2022: UK Power Networks Services will complete electrical infrastructure upgrades to allow a new fleet of trains to operate on the Piccadilly line and improve reliability and service frequency.

Rob Austin, Client Relationship Manager at UK Power Networks Services, discusses the major milestones you’ll need to reach to transition your fleet from fossil fuels to zero emission electricity.

7 July 2022: The energy infrastructure specialist has announced David Mitchell as its new Director, effective from Thursday, 7 July.

This International Women in Engineering Day, meet Lucy, Kim and Heather, three inspiring women who deliver outstanding engineering solutions on critical national infrastructure and encourage future generations of female engineers to join the industry.

Steve Muscat, Head of Engineering at UK Power Networks Services, explains the Internet of Things (IoT) and how it can save costs for businesses.

14 June 2022: Fifty staff from UK Power Networks Services donated their time to a speedy makeover of the memorial garden, outdoor seating areas, visitor pathway and service courtyard of the Army Flying Museum in Hampshire.

6 June 2022: UK Power Networks Services has won a contract to take the UK’s largest container port, and one of the largest in Europe, a step closer to Net Zero.