Nuclear

The nuclear renaissance is now. Never have the options for nuclear energy generation been so varied, adaptable and advanced.

This has cemented nuclear’s position as a prominent player in the global energy mix, but delivery of the necessary facilities continues to face a complex blend of challenges, new and old.

From gigawatt-scale powerplants, small modular reactors and the advanced modular reactors being developed, nuclear energy generation dictates heightened public and political scrutiny, as well as important environmental considerations, tight regulation and robust technical requirements. It’s a combination of delicate issues that needs navigating throughout the development, delivery, operation and decommissioning.

Our work across delivery and decommissioning means we know how to tackle these challenges and turn them into opportunities. Our end-to-end consultancy capabilities allow us to work with clients well before shovels hit the ground to support business cases, secure funding and set up teams for success. It’s an approach that hinges on understanding, articulating and pursuing long-term outcomes.

Throughout delivery, our holistic approach allows us to bring innovation and look beyond the build. Filling skills gaps. Empowering supply chain. Energising communities. Unlocking value. It’s all part of the outcome-driven legacy that nuclear programmes need to leave, during and beyond decommissioning.

Connecting sectors

Imagine a world where energy intensive industries are powered by the site next door. We don’t just imagine, we believe.

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) present an opportunity for localised energy generation like never before. The challenge – connecting the dots between producers and users. It’s not insurmountable. The right partner – a lateral thinker with foresight, an understanding of programme integration, and the sector breadth to bring clients together can make colocation a reality.

Modern methods for a modern solution

Advanced nuclear technologies, including SMRs and fusion reactors, are riding the crest of a wave. The pipeline is building, and pace of delivery must match appetite.

Modern methods of construction (MMC) must come to the fore. The benefits? Critical technical components produced in-factory to speed up construction and ensure consistent standards.

From components at the heart of energy generation to the ancillary buildings that keep the operation functioning, MMC can help drive the productivity needed to get approved facilities online sooner.

Gigawatt is here to stay

In today’s forward-facing world, SMRs and nuclear fusion take much of the limelight. But gigawatt-scale nuclear is here to stay. While the megawatts produced by smaller facilities have an important role in addressing the growing global energy demand, the gigawatts that will come from the likes of Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C in the UK will underpin the nation’s nuclear baseload for some time yet.