Will you be attending Solar & Storage Live next month? Come and visit our team on Stand E83 at the NEC Birmingham from 24th-26th September. Speak to our experts to find out more about how we are working with our clients to deliver their energy transition projects - and how we can support your developments. Get tour tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gn5unCy #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #BatteryStorage #BESS
About us
Founded in 1994, OCU is an innovative service provider in the Utilities and Energy industries; operating nationwide. OCU delivers a wide range of customer-focused business solutions and works with a large client base in all utility areas including; energy transition, power, gas, water, telecoms, rail and directional drilling. OCU is a fast growing organisation that prides itself on being 'Innovative Utility and Energy Engineering Experts' that always delivers an exceptional level of service for our clients and their millions of customers.
- Website
-
http://www.ocugroup.com
External link for OCU
- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Stockport, Manchester
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1994
- Specialties
- Water, Directional Drilling, EHV Projects, Gas, Rail, Electricity, Wastewater, Vegetation Management, Trenchless Technology, Traffic Management, Telecoms, Energy, Energy Transition, EV Charging, and Power
Locations
-
Primary
Artemis House
Greek Street
Stockport, Manchester SK3 8AB, GB
-
Unit 1
Borehamwood Industrial Park
Borehamwood, WD6 5PZ, GB
-
Unit 1, The Plateworks
Suite 3 and 4, Plateworks House
Leeds, Seacroft LS14 1PS, GB
Employees at OCU
-
Ian Rabjohn
HR Business Partner | Subject Matter Expert | Generalist
-
Nellie (Helen) Michael Assoc, CIPD
Group BD & Bid Support Manager @ OCU | Avado Level 5 HRM | Qualified NLP practitioner
-
Laurence Acres
Network Field Manager at OCU Group working on ECIN fibre build for Virginmedia
-
Sarah Burns
HR Business Partner @ OCU Group | Ex Diageo, Kellogg’s and TCG
Updates
-
Come and join OCU Group in supporting the UK’s energy transition. Due to our significant growth within Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and other renewable energy projects, we are looking to expand our team in Scotland. Current opportunities include: - Project Managers - Civils & Electrical - Pre-Construction & Construction Managers - Design Manager & Electrical Design Engineer - Procurement Lead & Administrator - Planner & Document Controller - Quantity Surveyors - Quality Advisor & Environment/Sustainability Advisor Our capabilities, depth of operational capacity and cutting-edge technology ensure that we are not just part of the market, we’re leading it. If you are interested in working for a team who efficiently solve complex client requirements on major renewable energy projects, check out the current opportunities below or reach out to Andy Lax for an initial conversation. #JobOpportunites #BESS #Scotland #EnergyTransition #JoinOurTeam
-
One of our company values is 'We make a positive impact' and it's about being part of and supporting the communities we serve. A recent example is last month when we sponsored the Runcorn Community Youth Football Tournament as primary sponsors. The tournament saw over 60 teams and over 800 children take part. It raised over £2300 for a local hospice and we were pleased to have been there for the cheque presentation too. While giving something back to the community we were also able to take the opportunity to talk about the great work our team are doing on the Vyrnwy Aqueduct Modernisation Programme in the area. We are completing pipeline rehabilitation and updates which will help ensure clean drinking water for the local communities for many decades to come. #community #positiveimpact #givingback #team #water #utilities
-
-
Project Feature – Luton Service Reservoir We are working with our client Affinity Water on a new 20-mega-litre service reservoir in Luton. OCU is responsible for design, planning, project management, construction and commissioning of the project, which is scheduled for completion late 2024. Pre-cast panels are being used to reduce client costs and double handling, as well as decrease the number of plant movements and operatives required on site. Our approach delivers energy savings, alongside a reduction in CO2, NOx and SO2 waste, a brilliant example of our teams expertly delivering for the water industry. Hear from Daniel Robinson, OCU Group Project Manager and Phil Algawi, Affinity Water Senior Project Manager in the below video about the teams progress on site. #waterindustry #reservoir #water #utilities #customersatisfaction
-
🏁We are counting down to Sunday when our Krazy Races driving team are taking to the streets of Stockport. Our Plant & Transport team have been making crucial adaptions to our OCU ‘krazy’ cart which is based on a grab lorry, a vehicle our operations teams use on a daily basis. OCU Group are proud to sponsor this exciting community event again. If you're local, please come and show your support, watch the racing and spend a fun-filled day with family and friends in the local community. Find out more above the day here: https://lnkd.in/exJMqWUz 🏁 #SeeYouOnTheStreets #KrazyRaces #Community #Stockport #Charity
-
-
Project Feature - Hyde Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Hear from our team on-site who are making great progress at one of our exciting BESS projects in Hyde, Greater Manchester. The team have recently overseen the 10-tonne crane lift of the battery containers onto their concrete foundations. We spoke to Glen Ross, Senior Civil Project Engineer and Andy Lee, Surveyor about the history of the site and the recent progress as we deliver on this important project. Another great project being expertly delivered by our teams, as we strive to lead the way in the UK's energy transition.
-
This weekend, we hosted the Totally Stockport Krazy Races Scrutineer event at our Head Office. Our drivers Emma White and Samantha Jones-Lockett had our 'krazy' OCU cart checked over by health and safety experts, and met other competitors and the event's chosen charities. We are proud to be sponsoring this exciting community event for the second year. Come and watch our team and others race along the streets of Stockport on Sunday 28th July. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/exJMqWUz #Community #Stockport #Charity #KrazyRaces #FamilyFun #GoTeam
-
-
🎉 OCU's very own Amy Witts has just achieved Highly Commended in the G4C North West Apprentice of the Year 2024 🎉 "Amy was nominated due to her superb work in helping the Group set up its new subcontractor payment system, and for quickly becoming a diligent and proactive member of the commercial team, who is growing her exposure and responsibility on a daily basis. This is a fantastic achievement and we are really proud of her." Chris Corrie - Group Commercial Director Well done Amy Witts... OCU is so proud of you. It's been quite the week! Time to celebrate.
-
-
We are extremely proud of our whole teams attention to safety. Our absolute priority as a business is ensuring everyone gets home safe to their family and friends at the end of every day. To support this we recently launched the 'OCU Mindset' Think Safe + Work Safe = Home Safe We have everyone in the Group signing up to the mindset, a variety of visual tools to remind our people of this priority every day, and are underway with a roadshow to discuss what this means in terms of personal and team commitments. #Safety #HealthAndSafety #Mindset #Culture #Behaviours #ThinkSafe #WorkSafe #HomeSafe
-
-
Amazing deal for OCU and welcome to RJ McLeod (Contractors) Limited
OCU ACQUIRES RJ MCLEOD, SCOTLAND’S LEADING ENERGY TRANSITION & ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR OCU Group, a leading UK energy transition and utilities services company, today announced the completion of the acquisition of RJ McLeod (Contractors) Limited (“RJ McLeod”). Based out of Glasgow and Dingwall, RJ McLeod has over a seven-decade history of delivering complex engineering solutions to a wide range of clients. RJ McLeod will continue to operate under the same name, with the same staff, same locations, and same work; now supported by the strength and increased capabilities from within OCU Group. Today’s acquisition increases OCU Group revenues to over £800M and grows the capability and capacity for work in supporting the critical UK energy transition. The move enhances OCU’s market positions in areas such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), wind power, hydro power, substation construction and grid reinforcement. “The RJ McLeod acquisition marks a key milestone in the OCU Group journey to become the leading energy transition and utilities contractor in the UK,” said Michael Hughes, CEO of OCU Group. “RJ McLeod has built an unrivalled engineering expertise and reputation which now further strengthen our offering to clients. The breadth and depth of OCU and RJ McLeod’s delivery capability provides us with more strategic options when delivering end to end programmes for our valued clients. Together, we are well placed to lead the way in the UK’s energy transition delivery.” Over a number of years, RJ McLeod has increasingly focused on renewable energy, particularly with regards to onshore wind developments. This work is a vital part of the Scottish government target to create 20GW of onshore wind capacity by 2030. Beyond wind farms, RJ McLeod also has specialist capabilities in battery storage and hydro-electric projects as well as in grid and substation construction. The business also has a strong market presence across the Scottish marine sector, as well as being a key provider for other civil engineering services such as roads, flood prevention and coastal protection. On completion of the acquisition Bruce Clark, Joint MD of RJ McLeod, said, “Since the business was founded by Roderick John MacLeod in 1951, we have carried the ethos of enabling people to give their best and we are very proud of the team that has brought us to where the business is today. Looking forward we see even greater opportunities to maintain and grow the impact of our people and delivery for our clients within the OCU Group family.” Graeme Clark, Joint MD of RJ McLeod, also stated, “RJ McLeod has been operating across mainland Scotland, the Western and Northern Isles for more than 70 years. Specialising in civil engineering, often related to complex projects, we have established a valued client base. We believe that joining OCU Group today has increased our ability to provide a more comprehensive service to existing and new clients.”
-