Cohort 1 2023/2024
ABL Group
ABL Group is a leading global independent energy and marine consultant working in energy and oceans to de-risk and drive the energy transition across the renewables, maritime and oil and gas sectors, offering their clients the deepest pool of world-class expertise across marine, engineering and adjusting disciplines from more than 300 locations worldwide.
ABL has offices in all major marine and energy hubs worldwide. They have 62 offices in 38 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.
Discipline: Transport and mechanical
Website: https://abl-group.com/
AB Dynamics
AB Dynamics is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing and development solutions to the global automotive industry. Their customers are vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers as well as Euro NCAP laboratories, vehicle proving grounds and autonomous vehicle developers.
Their solutions encompass track testing, laboratory test machines and AB Simulation driving simulators.
AB Dynamics laboratory test solutions reduce the cost and time required for vehicle development, including the class-leading SPMM kinematics and compliance test machine, the SSTM steering system characterisation machine and the ANVH 250 suspension noise, vibration and harshness test machine.
Discipline: Manufacturing and design
Website: https://www.abdynamics.com
BPA - British Pipeline Agency Limited
British Pipeline Agency Limited (BPA) keeps the UK moving, 24/7/365.
Jointly owned by BP Oil UK and Shell UK Oil, BPA was founded in the 1960’s to develop, engineer and operate refined product pipelines and terminals. It is now responsible for the management of around 1,000km of liquid fuel pipelines and associated bulk storage, road loading and rail infrastructure around the UK. BPA also provides engineering services and operational solutions to the downstream energy sector worldwide.
BPA is a founding member of The United Kingdom Onshore Pipeline Operators’ Association (UKOPA) and as a member of the ‘Oil Pipeline Management Group’ (OPMG) at CONCAWE in Brussels, BPA maintains strong relationships with most of the liquid pipeline operators in Europe.
Discipline: Energy and Power
Website: http://www.bpa.co.uk
Costain Group PLC
Costain helps to improve people’s lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive. They shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets.
By bringing together their unique mix of construction, consulting and digital experts they engineer and deliver sustainable, efficient and practical solutions.
Their ambition is to become a net zero business by 2035 while enhancing biodiversity and natural capital. They are committed to procuring responsibly and to being an inclusive and accessible business, while still focusing on the outcomes that they deliver for their customers.
Discipline: Special (multiple disciplines)
Website: http://www.costain.com
Evolito Ltd
Evolito evolved from YASA in 2021, the world-leading pioneer of automotive axial-flux electric motors acquired by Mercedes-Benz in July 2021, to exclusively commercialise YASA’s next-generation electric motor technology and IP for the rapidly growing aerospace market. Evolito is funded by a portfolio of private investors including B-FLEXION and Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE).
They bring over a decade of experience in delivering & scaling electric propulsion technology into the EV passenger car market where customisation, quality and cost are critical.
Discipline: Transport and Mechanical
Website: https://evolito.aero/
ITP Aero
ITP Aero is a world-leading aircraft engine and component company, with over 4,200 employees and facilities in Spain, the UK, Mexico, Malta and India. ITP Aero develops technology to drive the aerospace industry towards a more sustainable future. The development of their own technology is their main competitive advantage. Approximately half of the world's aircraft are equipped with ITP Aero products.
They are founding members of the EU Clean Aviation programme and the first Spanish aerospace company to commit to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, in line with the UN Race to Zero initiative.
Discipline: Aerospace
Website: https://www.itpaero.com/
MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
The MTC aims to provide a competitive environment to bridge the gap between university-based research and the development of innovative manufacturing solutions, in line with the Government’s manufacturing strategy. The MTC is part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
Established to prove innovative manufacturing processes and technologies in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC houses some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world, creating a high-quality environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale. This provides a unique opportunity for manufacturers to develop new and innovative processes and technologies.
Discipline: Manufacturing and Design
Website: http://www.the-mtc.org
Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Everywhere around the world, people’s needs and aspirations are changing, fast. That brings increasing challenges to their clients, as they seek to satisfy their stakeholders, tackle societal issues and deliver their business strategy.
Their network of experts looks at problems from fresh angles and finds opportunities in complexity. They bring together diverse skills, experience and insight, to turn obstacles into sustainable solutions.
Their aim: is to add value at every stage, for you and the lives you touch every day.
Discipline: Civil, construction and environmental
Website: http://mottmac.com
National Grid ESO
National Grid ESO is the electricity system operator for Great Britain. They move electricity around Great Britain’s system to keep homes and businesses supplied with the energy they need 24/7, 365 days a year.
Their control room moves electricity around the country second by second to ensure that the right amount of electricity is where it’s needed when it’s needed – always keeping supply and demand in perfect balance.
Their mission is to drive the transformation to a fully decarbonised electricity system by 2035 which is reliable, affordable and fair for all.
Discipline: Electrical and electronic
Website: https://www.nationalgrideso.com
Rolls-Royce SMR
At Rolls-Royce SMR, their vision is to provide clean, affordable energy for all.
A new approach to delivering nuclear power.
Their Small Modular Reactor is an integrated power station, that takes well-understood, existing nuclear technology and applies a factory-based philosophy to its fabrication and assembly.
This repeatable, standardised approach generates huge efficiency gains to make it a commoditised product that is affordable, repeatable, deliverable and investable on a global scale, providing cheaper and more flexible electricity to form part of a future balanced, clean energy mix.
When fully operational the Rolls-Royce SMR programme will create 40,000 regional UK jobs by 2050 and generate £52bn in economic benefit, with a forecast to target £250bn in global exports for the UK.
Discipline: Energy and Power
Website: http://www.rolls-royce-smr.com
Thales
Countries, cities and transport operators rely on Thales’ ground transportation solutions to adapt to rapid urbanisation and meet new mobility demands – locally, between cities and across national frontiers.
At Thales GTS, our expertise in signalling, communications, fare collection and cybersecurity gives people and goods the connected journey they need to move safely and efficiently.
Thales GTS is committed to creating the digital railways of the future.Discipline:
Special (multiple disciplines)
Website: http://www.thalesgroup.com/
Zurich Engineering
Zurich Engineering is one of the UK’s leading providers of inspection and consultancy services.
They deliver engineering solutions for businesses and organisations of all types and sizes, from small dentists to large automotive manufacturers, to high street store chains.
Their Engineers work closely with infrastructure projects, water companies and ports, as well as government offices.
They also work with their colleagues in Zurich Municipal to provide inspection and consultancy services in the public sector, inspecting across NHS trusts, councils and Housing associations.
Their Consultancy Services team offer additional support to all our customers through a product portfolio including requirements under Pressure, and Machinery Regulations, Transportation of Hazardous Good, Non-Destructive Testing, Welding Procedures & Certification, Material Testing, and Investigations into Material Failure Our aim is to reduce risk to your business, whether you’re in General manufacturing, Fabrication industry, Process Equipment, Oil & Gas, Renewables, or Nuclear.
Discipline: Special (multiple disciplines)
Website: https://www.zurich.co.uk/engineering