Britishvolt Gigaplant

Positioned to become one of Europe's largest manufacturing plants, development plans included ancillary Scale-Up and R&D facilities in the West Midlands and a proposed global HQ.

The 93-hectare site in Cambois intended to co-locate key supply chain partners and sustainable low-carbon energy production systems to manufacture and distribute world-leading lithium-ion batteries.  The main project comprised a new build advanced manufacturing facility of circa 390,000m², building-related MEP, process plan, office and clean room space and associated infrastructure works.  Planning consent was granted in July 2021.

We provided an extensive suite of services as key part of the professional services team - developing detailed cost estimates for the facilities and advising on cost options and value engineering opportunities.  The team established a procurement strategy, negotiated a PCSA agreement with the construction partner and provided procurement and cost management for multiple packages.

We have also generated risk and opportunity analyses - examining cost and programme for delivery, informing associated contingencies for budgetary purposes and working closely with the project manager to ensure integration of cost and time considerations - generating clear and accurate cashflow projects of capital expenditure.