Civils and HV Cable Installation for Power Infrastructure
The performance of an underground power network starts well before the cable is installed. Routes must be surveyed, existing services identified and the ground prepared to protect the infrastructure throughout its working life.
PSS Power combines power civils and HV cable installation within one coordinated package, covering everything from excavation and ducting to cable pulling, substation bases and reinstatement. Our capability extends to 132kV cable installation for new connections, network upgrades and private electrical infrastructure across the UK.
Preparing the Route for
Safe, Reliable Installation
Ground conditions, access restrictions and existing utilities can all influence how a cable route is designed and delivered. Identifying these challenges early helps protect the programme and reduces the risk of disruption once work begins.
Our teams coordinate the civil and electrical elements of each project, creating a clear route from initial surve
Our Civils and Cable Installation Capabilities
The scope is shaped around the route, voltage, site conditions and wider electrical design.
Surveys and route assurance
GPR and topographical surveys, ground investigations and route assessments help identify existing services, physical constraints and the preparation required before work begins
Excavation and ducting
Trenching, duct installation, draw pits, road crossings and associated containment create a
HV cable installation
Cable pulling and coordinated jointing support for high voltage cable installation across a
Substation civils
Bases, compounds, drainage, access roads, fencing and associated power civils for
One Team Across the Civil and Electrical Works
Cable projects often involve multiple trades working within the same route and programme. Without close coordination, handovers between excavation, ducting and installation can create delays or leave issues unresolved.
By bringing power civils and HV cable installation into one coordinated scope, PSS Power can plan the people, plant, materials and safety requirements together. This reduces unnecessary interfaces and gives customers clearer oversight of progress on site.
Experience Across Demanding Sites and Routes
No two underground cable routes present exactly the same conditions. Urban locations may involve congested existing services and road crossings, while larger infrastructure projects can require long cable runs, specialist plant or work across challenging terrain.
Our experience in underground electrical cable installation allows us to adapt the delivery approach around the site while maintaining control of safety, quality and the programme. This includes the technical and logistical requirements associated with 132kV cable installation.
A Clear Route from Survey to Reinstatement
Assess the route
Plan the works
Coordinate surveys, method statements, materials, resources and the HV cable installation
programme.
Prepare the infrastructure
Complete trenching, ducting, substation bases and the associated power civils.
Install the cable
Deliver the high voltage cable installation, including cable pulling and coordinated jointing support.
Reinstate and complete
Discuss your Civil and Cable Requirements
Talk to PSS Power about your proposed route, voltage, site conditions and delivery programme. We can develop a coordinated scope covering the power civils, route preparation and HV cable installation required for your project.