Case studies
Selected programmes.
Delivery, controls, commercial and recovery work across nuclear, defence, energy and infrastructure. Client names are withheld in line with our confidentiality obligations. We are happy to discuss detail directly.
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Defence · Submarine enterprise
Steam Generation Facility
A steam generation facility within a submarine enterprise programme required restructure and recovery. As part of a Programme Improvement Team, we led commercial and supply chain intervention and established a lean, integrated project controls capability.
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Nuclear new build
Gen3 nuclear new build
A client evaluating EPC contract returns for a Gen3 deployment needed assurance and a defensible basis for selecting a preferred bidder. We reviewed the EPC contract documentation and supplier returns and supported clarification and negotiation.
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Nuclear new build · SMR
SMR development programme
A European utility needed an outline delivery model strategy for a fleet of approximately 15 SMR units, and an evaluation of SMR technology vendors from a standing start. We engaged at a very early programme stage and led the technical evaluation.
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Nuclear · Major project
Box Encapsulation Plant
Engaged periodically over eight years on a £1.2bn nuclear encapsulation plant, we led procurement and provided delivery support, change and performance reporting, and supplier relationship management.
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Defence
Naval base infrastructure framework
An infrastructure framework across a secure naval estate needed a PMO able to operate within a List-X Common Working Environment. We provided PMO design and programme controls, and supported DIO on a circa £800m Outline Business Case.
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Defence
Royal dockyard infrastructure portfolio
A royal dockyard infrastructure portfolio needed credible baselines for two major programmes of works and a business case covering a decade of investment. We developed the baselines, the Strategic Outline Business Case and the supporting controls.
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Net-zero energy
Hydrogen pipeline programme
On a national infrastructure-scale hydrogen programme in FEED, the contractor was struggling to meet its programme controls requirements. We re-baselined a fully integrated programme, achieving a client-approved baseline within six weeks.
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Nuclear decommissioning
Fleet-wide ponds decommissioning
A major UK decommissioning operator faced losing 25 years of ponds decommissioning knowledge. We captured Learning from Experience across nine stations in a 250-page report, delivered two days ahead of programme and under budget.
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Civil nuclear
Commercial claims and extension of time
A civil nuclear client needed independent advice on potential extension of time claims and the associated prolongation costs. Our commercial claims and dispute resolution team set out which claims should be taken forward.
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Advanced nuclear
Advanced Modular Reactor prototype
We provided programme management and controls for a full-scale mock-up of a reactor primary system, spanning multiple suppliers, under strict innovation-funding reporting. The mock-up was delivered on time and below budget.
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Protected industry · Client confidential
AI-enabled recovery & acceleration
On a live major programme in a protected industry, Herne mitigated in excess of 12 months of cumulative programme slippage and avoided more than £14 million of cumulative delay-related costs over six months.
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