Following the successful delivery of Technical MEP Management services on Battersea Power Station Phase 2, JDZ's appointment was extended to include technical project management of the Main Energy Centre (MEC), one of the largest energy centre developments in the UK.
The Main Energy Centre forms a critical piece of infrastructure for the wider Battersea Power Station redevelopment, providing the primary heating and cooling services for the entire development.
The Main Energy Centre was designed to act as the primary energy infrastructure serving the entire Battersea Power Station redevelopment.
Successful delivery was essential to support the operation of residential, commercial, retail and public spaces across the wider Battersea development.
JDZ's appointment to the Main Energy Centre followed the successful delivery of services on the Battersea Power Station Phase 2 redevelopment.
The extension of our role demonstrated the confidence placed in JDZ's technical leadership, commercial understanding and ability to manage complex MEP infrastructure projects.
The Main Energy Centre comprises approximately 7,300m² of infrastructure across two basement levels and includes:
Installed Capacity
The Main Energy Centre was designed to contribute significantly to the sustainability objectives of the Battersea development.
Contractor engagement and coordination
Use of borehole water for process applications.
CHP technology to improve energy efficiency.
Reuse of the iconic Battersea Power Station chimneys as CHP and boiler flues.
Estimated carbon savings of approximately 5,000 tonnes per year.
"Following successful delivery of Battersea Power Station Phase 2, JDZ's appointment was expanded to provide Technical Project Management services for one of the largest energy centres in the UK."
Working closely with Battersea Power Station Development Company and Vital Energi, JDZ provided:
Technical Project Management
Client-Side Technical Representation
Infrastructure Delivery Oversight
Design and Construction Coordination
Interface Management
Programme Monitoring
Technical Risk Management
Stakeholder Coordination
Development-Wide Systems Integration
Particular focus was placed on managing the interfaces between the Main Energy Centre and the multiple phases of the wider development, ensuring successful integration and future operational reliability.
JDZ successfully fulfilled a four-year commission supporting the delivery of Heathrow Terminal 2, helping Heathrow Airport achieve the successful delivery of this landmark aviation project.
Working alongside Heathrow Airport, HETCo and the wider project team, JDZ provided the technical leadership and client-side oversight necessary to support delivery of an MEP package valued at approximately £300M within a development valued at £1.3Bn.
The completed terminal now serves as a major international gateway and stands as one of the UK's most significant aviation infrastructure developments.
Client: Battersea Power Station Development Company
Contractor: Vital Energi
Project Value: £35M
MEP Value: £35M
Completion: September 2020
Sector: Energy Infrastructure
Service: Technical MEP Project Management
The Battersea Main Energy Centre demonstrates JDZ's ability to combine:
Major Infrastructure Leadership
Energy Centre Expertise
Sustainability-Focused Engineering
Client-Side Technical Management
Complex Interface Coordination
Development-Wide Systems Integration
Our experience working client-side, contractor-side and consultant-side enables us to understand technical, commercial and programme challenges from every stakeholder perspective and deliver practical solutions that support successful outcomes.
Whether delivering district energy infrastructure, major redevelopment projects, commercial developments or complex MEP installations, JDZ provides the technical leadership and practical engineering expertise needed to achieve successful outcomes.
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