Overhead Power Line Installation and Construction up to 132kV
Overhead networks must remain reliable across exposed locations, difficult terrain and changing weather conditions. Their construction calls for specialist engineering, careful route planning and teams equipped to work safely at height.
PSS Power provides overhead power line installation for new connections, network reinforcement and infrastructure upgrades across the UK. Our capability covers poles, towers, conductors and associated equipment, including 132kV overhead line construction.
Engineering Overhead Lines Around the Environment
The route shapes every aspect of an overhead line project. Access, ground conditions, clearances, nearby infrastructure and environmental constraints can all affect the design and construction approach.
Our overhead line engineering capability helps identify these requirements early, allowing structures, conductors, equipment and resources to be planned around the network and location. This creates a practical route into construction while protecting safety, quality and the project programme.
Our Overhead Line Capabilities
Support can be tailored around new infrastructure, network alterations, reinforcement or the replacement of existing assets.
Route surveys and planning
Site and route assessments to understand access, ground conditions, clearances, existing assets and the requirements of the proposed network.
Overhead line engineering
Technical coordination and overhead line engineering support covering structures, conductors, clearances and associated electrical equipment.
Pole and tower installation
Construction and replacement of poles, towers and supporting structures for high voltage overhead lines.
Conductor and equipment installation
Stringing and installation of conductors, insulators, fittings and associated line equipment as part of a coordinated overhead power line installation.
Planned Around Access, Safety and the Route
Work on high voltage overhead lines often takes place across large or remote areas where access for people, plant and materials must be carefully managed. Existing live infrastructure, public interfaces and changing site conditions can add further constraints.
PSS Power plans each stage of the work around the location and network. This includes access arrangements, lifting operations, structure installation, conductor stringing and the controls required to complete overhead power line construction safely.
New Construction, Upgrades and Repairs
Not every project begins with a new route. Some networks need additional capacity, while others require ageing structures or equipment to be replaced. Damage or asset failure may also call for a rapid, carefully coordinated response.
Our teams undertake new overhead power line construction, modifications, reinforcement and repair work. This gives customers practical support across the lifecycle of their overhead infrastructure, including 132kV overhead line construction.
The Route from Survey to Completion
Assess the route
Review the proposed line, terrain, access, clearances, existing assets and surrounding environment.
Engineer the works
Coordinate the structures, conductors, equipment, construction methods and wider overhead line engineering requirements.
Prepare the site
Plan access, establish working areas and coordinate the people, plant and materials required along the route.
Construct the line
Complete structure installation, conductor stringing and associated overhead power line construction.
Test and handover
Inspect and test the completed infrastructure before commissioning and project handover.
Discuss your Overhead Power Line Installation
Talk to PSS Power about your route, voltage, existing network and programme. We can help shape the overhead line engineering and construction scope required for new or upgraded high voltage overhead lines, with capability extending to 132kV overhead line construction.