Power cable expertise for a focused and proportionate approach
From initial concept through to securing consents, operation and maintenance and beyond, we help our clients navigate the technical and regulatory challenges of power cable projects.
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Why CEA
Navigate cables-specific challenges with experienced support
Power cables projects demand a proportionate approach that recognises the often unique characteristics of these projects.
Having worked on the vast majority or interconnector and grid reinforcement projects around the UK from concept through to construction, we help you identify and manage risks early, build productive stakeholder relationships, and maintain project momentum through regulatory processes. Our practical approach balances environmental constraints with commercial and technical viability.
What we do
How we support your project lifecycle
Routeing and siting
De-risk route selection and identify optimal landfalls and corridors in an increasingly constrained marine and terrestrial environment.
- Risk assessment and constraint mapping
- Route development and optimisation
- Options appraisal and route comparison
- Stakeholder and regulator engagement
- Environmental assessment and consenting strategy
- Marine survey and technical assessments
Consent
Develop projects within your programme and budget constraints while securing consents to move your project forward efficiently.
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA)
- Development Consent Order (DCO) and marine licensing support
- Consent and stakeholder strategy
- GIS analysis and technical support
- Survey strategy and delivery
- Fisheries liaison
- Stakeholder coordination
- Topic specific ancillary technical assessments (e.g. Water Framework Directive assessment, sandeel and herring habitat assessment, European Protected Species risk assessment)
- Mitigation management plans
Construction
Ensure consents and compliance don’t become blockers to your construction or operational activities.
- Consents management and discharge
- Consents compliance monitoring
- Management plan drafting and implementation
- Environmental management and audit
- Compensation implementation and monitoring
- Fishery liaison and vessel coordination
- Ancillary consents and stakeholder engagement
- Survey strategy and delivery
Operations and maintenance (O&M)
Preserve the reliable long-term operation of your assets to maintain commercial success.
- Comparative assessment for protection strategies
- Stakeholder and regulator engagement
- Survey strategy and delivery
- Consents delivery for asset surveys and protection works
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for modifications
- Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), Marine Conservation Zone assessment
- European Protected Species Risk Assessment
- Fisheries liaison for operational activities
Collaborative expertise, practical solutions
Successful power cable projects require more than technical knowledge. They need careful coordination between engineers, regulators, marine users, and communities. We work as one team, providing honest advice and practical solutions.
What makes us different?
- Developer mindset: We understand project pressures and commercial realities, working collaboratively as part of your team rather than just as external advisors.
- Proven track record: Our leadership team has worked on the majority of UK power cable interconnector projects – practical experience that few consultancies can demonstrate.
- Stakeholder mastery: We build regulatory and stakeholder relationships and fishing industry partnerships that last throughout project lifecycles.
- Technical integration: Insight and project support that aligns with engineering realities and commercial constraints.
- Long-term thinking: From route selection to decommissioning, we plan for the full lifecycle and long-term commercial success of your assets.
- Cross-sector expertise: In-depth understanding of the offshore wind and nuclear sectors enhance our power cable services.
Get started
Let’s discuss your cable project
It all starts with a conversation. Whether you’re exploring route options or managing consent challenges, we’re ready to provide practical support.