Ground engineering specialist Van Elle has signed an eight-year partnering agreement with specialist power transmission contractor Wood Transmission & Distribution.

Under the deal expected to be worth over £30m, Van Elle will deliver ground investigation, piling and foundations works across several transmission schemes.

Works have commenced on initial projects in New Cumnock, Argyll and most recently at Beauly-Loch Buidhe where ground investigation works are mobilising throughout January for 240 towers to be constructed in 2026-27.

Chief executive Mark Cutler said: “Wood has been a long-standing customer for Van Elle, so we are delighted to announce this partnering agreement to help deliver part of the significant scale of energy infrastructure in Scotland together over the coming years.

“Our breadth of capability allows us to integrate ground investigation, design and piling and foundation solutions best suited to the project requirements.  Initial works have commenced, and activity levels will now increase as other schemes are mobilised across Scotland.

“Our recent acquisition of Albion Drilling based in Stirling will support with a local resource base and specialist skills needed to deliver these important commitments, often in remote and challenging locations.

“This agreement is the first of a number that we anticipate in this growing sector; reinforcing our confidence in our medium-term ambitions.”