Utility consultancy and land rights, done properly.
Macvere is two specialist UK businesses held to one standard. Macvere Utility Consultants advises housebuilders, developers and landowners on utilities and new connections. Macvere Land Rights secures the rights behind utility networks for operators, utility companies and contractors.
- Client portalsLive project tracking in MAPP and Insight
- UK-wideBased at Port Solent, Portsmouth
- ISO 9001:2015Macvere Utility Consultants Ltd
Expert utility consultancy.
Independent utility advice for housebuilders, developers and landowners, across electricity, gas, water, wastewater and telecoms.
- Due diligence
- Point of connection
- Utility strategy
- Diversions and S278
- Procurement
info@macvere.co.uk023 9438 1400
Explore utility consultancy
Specialist land rights support.
Legal plans, consents and complete land rights transactions for network operators, utility companies, connection providers and their solicitors.
- Electricity legal plans
- Connection Ready
- Substation leases
- Easements and wayleaves
- Water and wastewater
enquiries@macvere.co.uk023 9438 1400
Explore land rightsThe Macvere standard
Expert advice, done properly. A clear conclusion, plain English and no surprises later.
Macvere is two standalone businesses with different clients. Macvere Utility Consultants advises housebuilders, developers and landowners who need utilities and new connections delivered on time and on budget. Macvere Land Rights works for network operators, utility companies and contractors who need legal plans, consents and land rights completed at volume. Different clients, different work, the same standard.
About MacvereExpert
Specialists in utilities and land rights, with experience at Technical Director level inside the utility industry.
Direct
Conclusion first, then the reasoning. Risks ranked, assumptions stated, unknowns flagged. If something will cost money or programme, we say so.
Early
Most cost and delay is locked in before anyone looks properly. We get involved while a problem can still be designed out.
Certified
Macvere Utility Consultants Ltd operates an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system, and every deliverable goes through document control and review.
What we do
Utility consultancy and land rights services
Macvere Utility Consultants
For housebuilders, developers and landowners
- 01Utility due diligenceKnow what you are buying before you buy it. Records, constraints plans, feasibility and budget costs at acquisition stage.
- 02Point of connection and capacityLoad assessments, POC applications and reviews, capacity assessments and reinforcement support across all utilities.
- 03Utility strategy and masterplanningUtility strategy reports that shape the masterplan rather than react to it. Substations, IDNO and NAV strategy, energy and phasing.
- 04Diversions, disconnections and S278Diversion strategy and risk, disconnections, temporary supplies and Section 278 utility works, planned early.
- 05Utility procurement and design managementMulti utility procurement, quote comparison, design reviews and statutory undertaker management through delivery.
- 06Industry and technical supportConsultancy to DNOs, IDNOs, ICPs and law firms: CAD and design, asset record digitisation, regulatory feedback and CPD.
Macvere Land Rights
For network operators, utility companies and contractors
- 01Electricity legal plansHMLR compliant legal plans for substations, cable easements and adopted networks, verified against IDNO and DNO requirements.
- 02Connection ReadyThe complete land rights transaction for a connection scheme, managed end to end with live visibility in the Insight portal.
- 03Substation leases, wayleaves and licencesSubstation leases and transfers, incorporated rights agreements, wayleaves, licences to occupy and deeds of variation.
- 04Easements and wayleaves adviceWhat rights exist over your land, what they allow, what can be terminated and what your development actually needs.
- 05Water and wastewater land rightsConsents, asset transfers, pumping station leases and pipe easements for NAVs, water companies and developers.
- 06Land rights glossaryEasement, wayleave, TOI, LIF, IDNO, ICP, HMLR plan and the rest of the vocabulary, defined in plain English.
Who we work with
Two businesses, two sets of clients
Macvere Utility Consultants
Development and new connections
- National housebuilders
- Regional developers
- Strategic land promoters
- Landowners and land agents
- Housing associations
- Planning consultants, engineers and architects
- Public sector
Macvere Land Rights
Networks, utilities and contractors
- DNOs and IDNOs
- ICPs and connection providers
- Water companies and NAVs
- Gas transporters
- Utility contractors
- Law firms and in-house counsel
Accreditations
Quality you can check
Macvere Utility Consultants Ltd is ISO 9001:2015 certified, a Constructionline Gold member, SSIP assessed and an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Contact
Talk to Macvere
Utility advice for a development or a new connection: Macvere Utility Consultants. Legal plans, consents and land rights for a network: Macvere Land Rights.