In 2024, Paul Leeuwerke marked his 18th anniversary as Managing Director of Utility Consultancy & Engineering Limited (UCE), a company he co-founded in 2006. Under his leadership, UCE has evolved into a prominent power systems consultancy and design firm, offering comprehensive planning and design services for both utility and private electrical networks ranging from low voltage up to 132kV UCE Ltd.
Established as the first multi-utility and infrastructure services advisory body, UCE was created to address the utility engineering skills gap and capitalize on opportunities arising from deregulation in the new connections market. The company’s unique blend of utility engineering, design, rights, and regulation expertise enables it to identify and mitigate risks and costs associated with utilities in new development projects.
Under Leeuwerke’s guidance, UCE offers a range of specialised services, including:
- Network Design: Providing designs for electrical networks, encompassing both utility and private wire systems, from 132kV to low voltage.
- Protection Studies: Ensuring protection schemes operate effectively during fault conditions to minimize outages, equipment damage, and potential injury.
- Earthing Design: Developing efficient and economical designs that prioritize the safety of people, equipment, livestock, and the environment.
- Power Systems Analysis: Utilizing software packages like NEPLAN, SKM PowerTools, and ATP–EMTP to conduct comprehensive power system studies.
- Civil Design: Offering civil design services for the construction of substations and transformer plinths.
Leeuwerke’s extensive experience and leadership have been instrumental in UCE’s growth and success. His commitment to addressing industry challenges and delivering high-quality services has solidified UCE’s reputation as a trusted partner in the power systems sector.
As UCE continues to expand its services and adapt to the evolving energy landscape, Leeuwerke’s vision and expertise remain central to the company’s mission of providing innovative solutions in power systems consultation, design, and analysis.
