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UK consultation begins on Rolls Royce SMR design The UK government has launched a public consultation on the Nuclear Industry Association’s application to approve the Rolls Royce Small Modular Reactor design, marking a key step toward deployment. It is the first time a UK reactor design has entered the justification process, a legal requirement before any new nuclear technology can operate. The consultation, open until 1 December, invites views on whether the Rolls-Royce SMR offers sufficient benefits to justify its use in the UK. The NIA says the reactor’s advantages, including clean and reliable power with strong safety systems, outweigh any risks. The 470-megawatt pressurised water reactor is designed to run for at least 60 years, with most of each unit built in factories before site assembly to cut costs and construction time. Earlier this year, Rolls Royce SMR was selected as the UK’s preferred small reactor technology, with contracts and site decisions expected later this year and grid connection targeted for the mid-2030s. #Nuclear #RollsRoyceSMR #Nuclearnews #UKNuclear

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National Grid names contractors for £8bn substation drive National Grid has selected seven contractors for its £8bn Electricity Transmission Partnership. National Grid's 400kV Sandford substation, built as part of the Hinkley connection project Balfour Beatty plc, Burns & McDonnell, Linxon, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, M Group Energy, Murphy and OTW (a joint venture of Omexom and Taylor Woodrow) have been chosen to deliver £8bn worth of substation #infrastructure across #England and #Wales over the next five years for #NationalGrid. The Electricity Transmission Partnership (ETP) is a new way of working for National Grid, following on from the Great Grid Partnership it announced in May 2024. The initiative awards regional exclusivity of substation work to ETP contractors based on how well they perform and their commitment to expanding their capacity. The aim is to strengthen the UK supply chain, encourage long term investment and support the development of local skills and capability, National Grid said. Around 130 projects are expected to be procured through the ETP. It also marks a major boost to National Grid’s RIIO-T3 investment plan, which proposes up to £35bn investment in the transmission network in England and Wales over the five years to March 2031, including to build new substations or upgrade existing ones. Balfour Beatty has been allocated the northeast region, Morgan Sindall the northwest, Murphy southwest (region one) and London & southeast region, M Group Energy for southwest (region two) and OTW has the central west region The contractors will have first refusal of future substation work in the pipeline in their region. Two national suppliers, Linxon and Burns & McDonnell, will support delivery of substation work that falls outside the scope of the regional partners’ portfolios. The ETP complements other pioneering initiatives in National Grid’s evolving supply chain ecosystem, including the Great Grid Partnership (GGP) and a new high voltage direct current (HVDC) supply chain framework. Together, these programmes are designed to provide greater capacity and resilience across multiple infrastructure construction portfolios. National Grid said that the ETP model has the potential to be expanded beyond substations in future to include other network infrastructure. Alice Delahunty FREng, president of National Grid Electricity Transmission, said: “Our Electricity Transmission Partnership marks a bold shift in how we deliver vital electricity infrastructure. By adopting a regional, long term approach, we’re giving our supply chain the certainty to invest in people, skills and innovation. It’s a key step in turning our RIIO-T3 investment ambitions into action and building a resilient grid to support Britain’s clean energy future.” https://lnkd.in/eqx-wtSP

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💧💷 Thames Water: £5 Billion AMP8/9 Major Projects Framework Tender Launched 💧💷 Thames Water has officially gone out to tender for its AMP8/9 Major Projects Framework, a huge opportunity valued at £5 billion (inc VAT). The framework will drive delivery of major works, asset upgrades, and long-term partnerships across the company’s operational regions. 🤝 💷 Revised value: from £1bn to £5bn (inc VAT) 📅 Contract period: 2026–2030, with possible extension to 2035 (AMP9) 🏗 Scope: major works, asset upgrades, goods & services to support AMP8 delivery 📑 Up to 8 suppliers to be appointed following competitive tender 📊 Evaluation focus: capability, supply chain strength, H&S, sustainability, innovation 📝 Deadline for requests to participate: 15 October 2025, 10:00am ------------------------------- Thames Water expects to award the framework in March 2026, setting the stage for one of the UK water sector’s biggest procurement programmes of the coming decade. 📅 ------------------------------- This £5bn programme is set to transform how Thames Water delivers capital projects, spanning water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades, resilience works, environmental improvements, and critical network assets. 💧 Click the link in the comments to access the PSQ documents. 🔗 #waterindustry #watertreatment #wastewater #amp8 #amp9 #investment #tenderrelease #meicahub #grs

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Behind every successful project are our well-prepared teams, which is why we invest in our people. Our new Operational Project Management certification is more than training; it's a blueprint for consistent, high-quality delivery across our UK operations. The 18-module course was designed specifically for Aberdeen-based Project Engineers, Leads, and OMEs, bringing practical, hands-on learning to the forefront. With two cohorts recently completing the programme, the initiative equips our teams with the real-world skills to lead confidently, manage risk proactively, and drive results. 💬 As Alasdair Smith Bsc CEng MICE CMgr FCMI ChPP says: “Effective project management ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the expected quality standards.” #EngineeringExcellence #ProjectManagement #TeamGrowth

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I get asked a lot about certifications for offshore Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation roles in Norway and it’s a fair question. A few that come up most often: 🔹 CompEx – for working with equipment in hazardous areas 🔹 FSE – electrical safety training 🔹 BOSIET / GWO – survival and offshore readiness These can be the difference between being considered for a role or not. Sometimes strong engineers miss out simply because the right cert isn’t in place. If you’re unsure whether you’ve got the right qualifications for offshore projects in Norway, feel free to reach out and I will be happy to advise on what clients look for most.

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We’re supporting #Teesside's transition from its industrial heritage to a low carbon future by delivering projects like NZT Power and NEP. Here’s a glimpse into how we’re driving decarbonisation across the UK’s industrial clusters: https://lnkd.in/dthxcxHr

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