As the ecological consultants on the Uxbridge Moor project, RammSanderson is working with principal contractor Murphy, providing ongoing advice and support throughout the post-planning phase and during construction.
Uxbridge Moor will be the UK’s largest substation - a landmark infrastructure project set to meet the growing electricity demand in West London. It forms part of National Grid Electricity Transmission’s broader programme of investment in future-proofing the UK’s energy network. This includes preparing the grid for electrification, accelerating progress towards clean energy targets, and enabling the expansion of critical digital infrastructure.
This nationally significant scheme will strengthen long-term grid connectivity for high-energy users such as data centres and play a vital role in accelerating the shift toward low-carbon, sustainable energy.
A key focus of RammSanderson’s work so far has been ensuring early ecological enhancements are delivered before the main works begin, demonstrating a clear and early commitment to biodiversity and environmental responsibility.
To support local species and create habitat opportunities, a range of bat boxes have already been installed on site, including:
- 2 x Schwegler 2F boxes with double front panels
- 2 x Schwegler 2FN boxes
- 1 x Schwegler 1FF bat box
Bat boxes provide safe, undisturbed roosting spaces for bats during daylight hours, supporting species protected under UK and European conservation legislation. These early ecological interventions deliver immediate benefits for local wildlife, enhance biodiversity, and demonstrate a proactive commitment to environmental responsibility. By implementing these measures ahead of main construction activity, the project embeds sustainability principles from the outset, setting a strong example of best practice in biodiversity net gain for major infrastructure schemes.
We’re proud to support this forward-thinking project and look forward to monitoring the success of the ecological measures as work progresses.
Commenting on the matter, the Murphy Uxbridge Moor Environment team said:
“We value our work with Ramm Sanderson on the Uxbridge project. Their ecological expertise is helping us deliver early biodiversity enhancements and embed sustainability principles right from the outset of the project. By working together, we’re ensuring that this nationally significant infrastructure scheme not only strengthens the UK’s energy network but also leaves a positive legacy for local wildlife and habitats. It’s a partnership that demonstrates how engineering and ecology can align to achieve long‑term environmental responsibility”