Renew Holdings plc
nuclear engineering
Specialist Engineering within the nuclear sector is delivered through Shepley Engineers, a major mechanical and electrical contractor and project manager, and its subsidiaries West Cumberland Engineering Ltd (WCEL) and PPS Electrical Limited (PPS).
Shepley's work at Sellafield, Springfield, Capenhurst and Chapelcross power stations is split between operational asset support and the decommissioning and demolition of redundant facilities. Shepley has over 25 years experience on the Sellafield site and contracts are generally secured through framework arrangements. In 2007, Shepley carried out the first ever demolition of a building within the Controlled Area at Sellafield.
Digital modelling techniques and investment in and use of computerised management technology give Shepley an edge in what is perceived as a labour intensive market.
Shepley's capability was further strengthened in June 2006 with the acquisition of PPS which specialises in asset support for the nuclear sector. The combined business is now the largest mechanical and electrical contractor at Sellafield. WCEL manages and provide machined and fabricated spares on the site.
The nuclear sector is one of the most highly regulated in the world where safety is paramount. In 2008 Shepley distinguished itself by winning its third consecutive RoSPA President's Award