Quod Infrastructure
Shaping the UK’s most complex and nationally significant infrastructure.
Quod’s Infrastructure team is at the forefront of planning and delivering the UK’s largest and most complex development projects. We have a proven track record of success on some of the most high-profile and strategically important schemes in the country – projects that define national policy, enable growth, and deliver long-term public benefit.
Our strength lies in our combination of strategic insight, technical expertise, and practical delivery experience. We provide clear, expert advice to shape and deliver the consenting, environmental, and socio-economic strategies that underpin major infrastructure projects. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, we take a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach, de-risking delivery and securing robust consents that stand up to scrutiny.
Overview
Leaders in complex consenting
We are recognised as one of the UK’s leading advisors on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Our team includes multiple expert witnesses and has been instrumental in some of the most complex Development Consent Order (DCO) examinations ever held.
We have been pioneers in the infrastructure planning system, helping to establish and evolve best practice across sectors including energy, transport, aviation, water, and waste.
We work at the leading edge of infrastructure planning
Nuclear: Pioneered the consenting of nuclear new build projects — securing DCOs for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C — and now advising on the next generation of technologies for Great British Energy – Nuclear and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
Fusion: Leading the consent for STEP Fusion, the Government’s flagship prototype fusion powerplant project.
Net Zero: we are working on a wide range of solar, BESS and other renewable energy projects — including through public inquiries — for some of the UK’s most challenging developments, as well as Energy from Waste, CCUS, hydrogen, interconnectors.
Airports: Principal planning and socio-economics advisor on nationally significant UK airport expansion and development projects.
National Networks: Active across roads, tunnels, and utilities, including the Lower Thames Crossing, Silvertown Tunnel,
Water: Strategic planning and expert witness for water recycling and waste water projects, including Hampshire Water for Life and the Thames Tideway Tunnel.
Strategic and socio-economic leadership
Beyond consenting, we shape the strategic case for major projects — ensuring their economic, social, and environmental benefits are clearly defined and evidenced. We frequently lead on economic impact assessment, workforce and supply chain strategies, recruitment and training initiatives, and community benefit programmes.
Our work often extends to policy engagement and funding, including making the case to HM Treasury for public investment, securing tax incentives, and influencing national infrastructure and energy policy through early engagement and evidence-based advocacy.
Quod Infrastructure Team – Senior Directors
A specialist, employee-owned consultancy
As an employee-owned business, Quod combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative culture and long-term commitment to our clients’ success. Our infrastructure practice is led by 15 expert Directors, supported by a highly experienced and capable team. Together, we have delivered many of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure projects — consistently setting the standard for excellence in infrastructure planning.
