BCS expands utilities division with new service lines

BCS, renowned for its global data centre consultancy, has strategically expanded its Utilities Division, introducing new service lines. This expansion is a direct response to the dynamic and ever-evolving marketplace, aligning with BCS' continuous growth strategy.

Cameron Thompson takes the helm as Head of Utilities, tasked with the overarching responsibility of enhancing support for both existing and new clients within critical infrastructure sectors. Joining BCS earlier this year as a Team Lead, Cameron's expansive experience includes senior roles at Ethical Power and Cast Consultancy.

The ascendancy of sustainable and accessible power is paramount, especially with AI integration within the sector. Cameron will oversee several new service implementations:

• Feasibility studies for developments and planning applications.
• Power procurement strategies.
• Support for Gate power applications.
• Advisory services on connections reform.
• Implementation of creative alternatives to bypass grid constraints, including solar, BESS, hydrogen, and gas solutions.

Cameron and his team remain committed to strategies that deliver cost efficiencies and savings. Their expertise spans specialist advice on utilities such as power, water, gas, drainage, telecom services, and district heating. Integral components include commercial modelling, navigating legislative and regulatory terrains, and technical capacity considerations, with a notable focus on sustainability and decarbonisation.

Cameron Thompson emphasised the team’s critical objectives, highlighting the support clients receive. These involves navigating the growing need for sustainable power, ensuring optimisation of AI and global digitalisation opportunities, while meeting ESG targets and overcoming grid power constraints.

James Hart, CEO at BCS, said: “As the demand for data centres continues to grow, so too must our efforts to ensure that this growth is sustainable and responsible, balancing technological progress with environmental stewardship and utilities play a major part in this. The appointment of Cameron and the expansion of the team along with our new service lines underlines our commitment to helping clients navigate this path to deliver optimum benefits and positive outcomes for our global community.”