Energy: Substations

Specialist Surveying for New, Upgraded and Live Substations

Accurate, risk-focused support across the lifecycle of critical power infrastructure.

Energy Substations are high-risk, high-value assets – and demand absolute precision at every stage. Whether you’re planning a new grid connection, upgrading infrastructure or monitoring asset condition, reliable survey data is essential.

Survey Solutions supports DNOs, contractors, consultants and asset owners with specialist surveying and monitoring services tailored to the requirements of substation environments.

Why do Surveys Matter for Substation Projects?

With strict access protocols, buried infrastructure and compact footprints, substations pose unique challenges. Our survey services help you:

• De-risk groundworks and excavation with verified data
• Improve safety and compliance on live or energised sites
• Maintain infrastructure integrity through structural and geotechnical insight
• Support accurate planning, permitting and reporting
• Avoid delays and costly rework with right-first-time data

What are the Core Survey Services for Substations and Power Assets?

It varies according to the site and project, but typically, our clients need a range of technical services to support delivery, upgrade and ongoing management of substations:

Topographical Surveys

• Capture terrain, elevations and site features
• Support design layout, access planning and setting out

Geotechnical Monitoring

• Track ground movement or subsidence
• Reduce risk to foundations, cable runs and critical structures

Structural Monitoring

• Detect deflection, vibration or long-term wear
• Support asset safety and performance assurance

Utility Mapping and Drainage Surveys

• Locate and verify underground services
• Prevent strike risk during excavation and maintenance

Environmental Monitoring

• Track noise, emissions, and ecological impact
• Support planning applications and compliance

Measured Building Surveys

• Deliver accurate records of buildings, kiosks and enclosures
• Support maintenance planning and digital asset registers

Digital Twins and BIM

• Provide a centralised model for asset planning and lifecycle management
• Improve coordination between design, build and O&M teams

Real-World Value for Power Sector Projects

Our clients trust us to support:

• Design and build of grid-scale substations and switchgear sites
• Monitoring of remote or ageing substations in rural or coastal locations
• Safe upgrade of live sites under outage constraints
• Compliance-led surveys for planning and audit