EV charging groundworks and civils

What we do on an EV charging site

For EV charging sites we carry out the groundworks, civils, duct installation, joint bays and cable installation. The site is then ready for the chargers to be fitted by others. A recent example is a charging scheme in Rayleigh, Essex.

What we do, and what others do

We do not fit the chargers. We do not joint or terminate cables, and we do not make the final live connection to the electricity network. The network operator or the client's connection provider does that.

Our approvals

We hold full NERS approval for cable laying at LV, 11kV, 20kV, 33kV, 66kV and 132kV, and for civil works, with all six distribution network operators, including UK Power Networks. You can check it on the LRQA NERS register.

All our operatives are CSCS/EUSR registered as a minimum, all our supervisors are SMSTS qualified, and our supervisors and operatives hold NRSWA street works cards for work in the road. See our accreditations.

Related work

The cable side of an EV charging site is the same work as our HV and LV cable installation. Where the route runs through the public highway, see Section 50 licences and street works.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ground Utilities install EV chargers?

No. We carry out the groundworks, civils, duct installation, joint bays and cable installation. The chargers are fitted by others.

Do you connect the site to the electricity network?

No. The network operator or the client's connection provider makes the final live connection.

Have you built an EV charging scheme recently?

Yes. A recent example is a charging scheme in Rayleigh, Essex.

Where do you work?

Across England and Wales, from our base in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire.