What Omnia Projects does

Omnia Projects is a UK engineering consultancy founded in 2012 that delivers multidisciplinary design and advisory services for electricity transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure. The company operates across all voltage levels from 400kV to 11kV and provides a full lifecycle offering — concept and feasibility studies, front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed design and engineering, owner's engineer representation, project management office support, and a broad professional services suite covering engineering and design management, site supervision, SHEQ, CDM advisory, commissioning, and temporary works. Its core customer base consists of UK electricity transmission and distribution network operators, with direct framework positions at National Grid (RIIO-T2 Design & Project Services Framework) and Northern Powergrid (Professional Services Framework), and project-level engagements for SPEN and energy developers such as the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant.

The company's technical differentiators sit in a layer of digital design tooling layered over conventional engineering services: CYMCAP HV cable design software (with a second licence enabling parallel project work), 3D thermal modelling for complex cable installations, LIDAR-integrated 3D modelling and BIM for digital-twin creation, and virtual reality headsets used in HV substation design reviews and training. Talent development is institutionalised through the Omnia Academy, an HNC-level structured training programme for early-career engineers that addresses the UK power sector's engineering skill shortage.

Omnia Projects earns revenue exclusively through professional services engagements — multi-year framework agreements with utility clients (National Grid framework minimum 4 years; Northern Powergrid framework 5 years) and direct project commissions, billed on PAYE, Limited Company (Inside IR35), or contingent worker arrangements. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales through competitive tender processes. The company was acquired by Egis in April 2025 and now operates as part of the Egis Group, with offices in Northallerton (HQ), Cheshire, and Stafford, and a headcount of 110+ staff working on 800+ live projects across the UK energy sector in 2024.

Name

Omnia Projects

Legal name

Omnia Projects Limited

Website

https://omniaprojects.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UK engineering consultancy delivering multidisciplinary design and advisory services for electricity transmission and distribution projects across all voltages from 400kV to 11kV, serving network operators including National Grid and Northern Powergrid under multi-year frameworks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Engineering Consultancy

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA)

Keywords

• Power engineering consultancy
• Transmission distribution design
• Substation engineering services
• HV cable design
• Energy project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Heslington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consultancy Services: Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy providing services across the electricity transmission and distribution lifecycle including concept and feasibility studies, FEED, design and engineering, owner's engineer, project management, and professional services. Revenue generated through professional services engagements with transmission and distribution network operators and energy developers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Omnia Projects provides multidisciplinary engineering consultancy services for the UK electricity transmission and distribution sector, delivering a complete service from concept and feasibility studies through to FEED, detailed design and engineering, owner's engineer, project management, and professional services (site supervision, SHEQ, CDM, commissioning, temporary works). The company works across all voltages from 400kV to 11kV and supplements its engineering expertise with technology-enabled design capabilities such as CYMCAP HV cable design, 3D thermal modelling, LIDAR-integrated BIM, and virtual reality substation design reviews, alongside the Omnia Academy early-career training programme.

Product overview

Omnia Projects is an engineering consultancy providing multidisciplinary expertise for electricity transmission and distribution (T&D) energy projects across the UK. Its offering is a unified, full-lifecycle consultancy service spanning from concept and feasibility studies through FEED, detailed design and engineering, owner's engineer representation, project management office, and professional services (including engineering and design management, site supervision, SHEQ, principal designer, commissioning, and temporary works). The company works on all voltages from 400kV to 11kV. Core design and engineering services are enhanced by technology-enabled offerings including HV Cable Design (powered by CYMCAP and 3D thermal modelling), 3D Modelling and BIM (with LIDAR integration), and Virtual Reality substation design reviews. The Omnia Academy provides a structured early-career training programme. Grid connection and substation design services support energy transition projects, including integration of SF6-free g3 switchgear at sustainable energy plants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concept and Feasibility Studies Early-stage engineering consultancy service to assess the technical and economic viability of energy projects, covering initial concept development through to feasibility assessment for UK electricity transmission and distribution clients.
• Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Front-end engineering design service providing detailed project definition, cost estimation, and risk assessment before full project commitment for energy infrastructure clients.
• Design & Engineering Multidisciplinary engineering design service for electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure, covering all voltages from 400kV to 11kV and all project sizes.
• Owner's Engineer Representation of project owners to oversee, review, and assure the delivery of energy projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
• Project Management Office Project management office service providing governance, scheduling, risk management, and reporting oversight across the full project lifecycle for energy infrastructure projects.
• Project Management and Control Project management and control service including programme management, cost control, and progress reporting for energy projects.
• Engineering and Design Management Management of engineering and design activities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant project designs for energy infrastructure.
• Site Management and Supervision On-site management and supervision service ensuring construction works are delivered safely, to quality, and in compliance with project specifications.
• SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality) Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality management service, including auditing, risk assessment, and compliance assurance for energy projects.
• Principal Designer and CDM Advisors Construction Design and Management (CDM) compliance service including principal designer role and regulatory advisory services for energy infrastructure projects.
• Commissioning Commissioning service overseeing the testing, energisation, and handover of electricity transmission and distribution assets.
• Temporary Works Design and management of temporary works structures required during the construction phase of energy infrastructure projects.
• HV Cable Design High voltage cable design service using CYMCAP software and 3D thermal modelling to design complex cable installations including crossings, bend analysis, and thermal constraint assessment.
• 3D Modelling and BIM 3D digital modelling and Building Information Modelling (BIM) capability incorporating LIDAR scanning data for accurate as-built and design models across all project phases, supporting visualisation, safety compliance, construction planning, and asset management.
• Virtual Reality Substation Design Virtual reality (VR)-enabled substation design review service allowing immersive 3D visualisation for optioneering, FEED, hazard assessment, and constructability reviews of HV substations.
• The Omnia Academy Structured apprenticeship and training programme for early-career professionals entering the electricity transmission and distribution industry, combining HNC study, mentorship, classroom training, and active project experience.
• Grid Connection Services Engineering consultancy service for energy project grid connections, including substation design and grid integration for renewable energy and sustainable energy plant projects.
• Virtual Reality Training VR-based training service for construction and operational staff, providing immersive preparation for high voltage environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 35% of companies audited by EcoVadis
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Northern PowergridcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2026Omnia Projects successfully appointed to Northern Powergrid's Professional Services Framework following a competitive tender process. Awarded three specialist lots: Electricity Network Project Engineer & Ancillary Services, Protection Applications Design Engineer Services, and Protection Commissioning Engineer Services. Framework is a five-year agreement spanning RIIO-ED2 and RIIO-ED3 price control periods.
• EgisflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2025Egis acquired Omnia Projects in April 2025 to reinforce its capabilities in the UK's energy transition. The acquisition supports energy infrastructure development, grid connection, and substation design, incorporating Omnia Projects' expertise across the energy project lifecycle. Omnia Projects operates as part of the Egis Group following this acquisition.
• National GridcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2022Omnia Projects selected by National Grid for its RIIO-T2 Design & Project Services Framework across multiple lots: Substations, Onshore Cable, Protection & Control (including Cyber Security), Civils, Design & Commissioning Assurance Services, and Multiple Design Services. Framework runs for minimum 4 years supporting UK's electricity transmission system and transition to Net Zero.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AtkinsRéalis (formerly Atkins / SNC-Lavalin): Global engineering consultancy with a substantial UK power transmission and distribution practice covering substation design, protection systems, and owner's engineer services. Direct competitor on National Grid and DNO framework tenders.
• AECOM: Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a UK energy practice spanning transmission, distribution, and grid connection work. Competes for major utility framework agreements and large-scale design commissions.
• Jacobs: Global engineering and professional services firm with significant UK power sector presence, including T&D design, owner's engineer, and programme management roles for National Grid and DNOs.
• WSP: International engineering consultancy with UK energy transition and T&D capabilities, bidding into the same National Grid and DNO frameworks with a broader infrastructure portfolio.
• Mott MacDonald: UK-headquartered engineering consultancy with established power transmission and distribution practice covering substation, cable, and protection design across the UK and internationally.
• Turner & Townsend: Global project management and cost consultancy with a UK energy practice providing programme management and PMO services to National Grid and DNOs, overlapping with Omnia's PMO offering.

Others

• Egis: Parent company of Omnia Projects since April 2025; global infrastructure consultancy operating across energy, transport, and built environment. Sibling entities within Egis may bid on adjacent scopes.

Direct peers

• Omexom (VINCI Energies): VINCI Energies' infrastructure brand specialising in power transmission and distribution construction and engineering services in the UK, directly competing for utility framework work.
• Linxon: Joint venture between Hitachi Energy and SNC-Lavalin focused on substation EPC and associated engineering services in the UK and globally, competing for transmission substation scope.

Regional players

• Costain: UK infrastructure contractor with a power sector practice delivering transmission and distribution programmes for DNOs and National Grid, with overlapping engineering and owner's engineer scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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