P&R Power Systems

Specialist High Voltage Engineering Consultancy

Infrastructure Design • Power Studies • Technical Assurance • Up to 132 kV

Who We Are

Introduction

Key Contact

Phil Cottingham

Technical Director

phil.cottingham@prpowersystems.uk 07504 287939

Key Contact

Ryan Smith

Design Director

ryan.smith@prpowersystems.uk 07456 521084

P&R Power Systems is a specialist power systems engineering consultancy delivering end-to-end design, analysis and technical assurance services for private high voltage networks, substations and complex electrical infrastructure up to 132kV.

What sets us apart is the combination of deep high-voltage engineering expertise with extensive hands-on experience. This allows us to bring a practical, delivery-focused perspective to every project, ensuring designs are not only technically correct but also buildable, operable and maintainable in the real world.

We support industrial, commercial and critical power clients in the development of safe, reliable and high-performance electrical networks from early concept and feasibility through to detailed design, construction and commissioning support.

All of our work is underpinned by robust internal QA processes, independent checking and formal technical assurance.

What We Do

Our Expertise

DNO/IDNO Coordination

Complete HV Network Design, Modelling and Analysis

Network Optimisation For Resilience, Cost, Safety & Control

Independent Design and Commissioning Assurance

Earthing Design and Studies

Power System Studies (ETAP & PSCAD)

Substation Design

Cable Design and Installation Studies

Lightning Protection Analysis

Power Distribution and Standby Generation

Protection and Control

Switchgear and Generation Automation & Interface Design

Our Work

Case Studies

A selection of recent projects across nuclear, mission-critical and defence sectors.

80 MVA 132/11 KV GRID YARD 1 Nuclear

80 MVA 132/11 KV GRID YARD

RIBA STAGES 4–7 DESIGN, COMMISSIONING AND TECHNICAL ASSURANCE

P&R Power Systems provided RIBA Stage 4 to 7 engineering design, commissioning and quality assurance support for a new 80 MVA 132/11 kV grid yard development. Our scope included multi-discipline...

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300 MVA LONDON DATA CENTRE 2 Mission Critical Data centers

300 MVA LONDON DATA CENTRE

132/11 KV HV INFRASTRUCTURE AND POWER SYSTEMS DESIGN

P&R Power Systems acted as Lead High Voltage Designer for a major 300 MVA data centre development in London, delivering high voltage power systems design and technical consultancy for the...

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HV, GENERATOR AND EARTHING DESIGN 3 Defence

HV, GENERATOR AND EARTHING DESIGN

PROJECT X

The project scope included the detailed design of the 11kV HV network, replacement of aging HV switchgear, HV earthing system design, fault level and load flow analysis, and the development...

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Our People

The Team

Phillip Cottingham

Phillip Cottingham

Director

HV and Power Systems Technical Director

MEng CEng, MIET

"I have 29 years of experience working in the industry and lead a diverse range of projects in my role as HV and power systems technical director for P&R Power Systems Ltd focussing on technical design, consultancy, commissioning and customer QA support. Throughout my career, I have had extensive experience in high voltage and power systems engineering, spanning concept and detailed design through to construction support, commissioning, validation and final handover."

Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith

Director

HV and Power Systems Design Director

BEng (Hons), MIET

"I am a director for P&R Power Systems with 12+ years of experience working in the field of electrical engineering with a specialism in power systems and industrial controls. I am primarily responsible for the detailed design of HV networks, earthing systems, power system studies and control engineering solutions up to 132kV. Alongside my role as Director, I am completing my doctoral research in power systems at the University of Strathclyde, focused on AC short circuit behaviour in industrial electrical networks utilising statistical analysis."

Get In Touch

Let's Talk Power

Whether you have an immediate project requirement or want to understand how we can support your power systems needs, we'd love to hear from you.