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Specialist NERS Civils Contractor for ICP & Utility Projects

Delivering trenching, ducting, joint bays, substation bases, and reinstatement up to 33 kV safely, efficiently, and to NERS standards.

Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to safety and precision, ensuring every stage of excavation, duct installation, and reinstatement meets the highest industry and NERS quality standards. 

Whether it’s trenching for high-voltage cables, constructing substation bases, or providing end-to-end civils delivery, AIM offers reliable, on-time solutions designed to keep your utility projects moving smoothly.

Utility civils team trenching for NERS cable duct installation
Cable trench excavation and duct installation for ICP civils works

Our NERS Civils Expertise

AIM provides end-to-end civils support for Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) and utility contractors across the UK. Our teams are experienced in delivering fully compliant NERS groundworks from initial trench excavation to final reinstatement.

Our core capabilities include:

  • Trenching & ducting for high-voltage and low-voltage networks

  • Cable route excavation and reinstatement

  • Construction of joint bays and draw pits

  • Substation and transformer base installation (up to 33 kV)

  • Concrete works, plinths, and foundations

  • Site clearance and reinstatement to DNO or local authority standards

Why Partner with AIM?

  • NERS-Aligned Delivery: We understand the standards required by DNOs and ICPs, ensuring every civils element meets compliance.

  • Safety First: All works carried out under strict CDM and HSE regulations.

  • Experienced Teams: Decades of combined experience in contestable civils delivery.

  • Geographic Reach: Operating across Scotland, Northern England, and the Midlands.

  • End-to-End Support: From enabling works to reinstatement, AIM delivers seamless integration with your project schedule.

Substation base construction to NERS civils standards in the UK

Supporting ICPs & DNO Contractors

AIM works collaboratively with Independent Connection Providers, developers, and utility contractors to support efficient, compliant connections.
We help streamline NERS project delivery by taking ownership of civils packages allowing you to focus on electrical and connection works.

Typical Clients:

  • ICPs delivering new connections

  • DNO framework contractors

  • Private developers / renewable energy sites

  • EV charging infrastructure providers

Project Quality & Compliance

Every project is delivered to NERS standards and verified for:

  • Design alignment with DNO specifications (SPEN, SSEN, etc.)

  • Accurate duct installation and cable route integrity

  • Concrete strength verification for substation bases

  • Environmental and reinstatement compliance

Contact Information

Phone:

0800 030 9222

Email:

info@aim-ltd.uk

Location:

1 Michaelson Square, Livingston EH54 7DP

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