Our history
Ipsum Group is built on expertise. Born from the conglomeration of several specialist businesses, we have continued to grow at a rapid scale. Now, thanks to our strategic organic and inorganic growth plan, we have over 30 hubs across the UK which are home bases to our 1,000+ workforce ranging from site engineers all the way through to support staff. We are the true end-to-end engineering services provider in the market, with inhouse capabilities that support the design, maintenance and upgrade of critical networks.
Expansion of capabilities for Ipsum Group with acquisition of Core Controls

Core Controls has broad multi-sector experience in installing and maintaining the control systems that ensure the safe and efficient operation of renewable energy projects, tunnels, and airports. With the acquisition of Core Controls, Ipsum can now offer a complete end-to-end solution for all infrastructure engineering projects.
Extending our Water division to service London with Aquaflow

Covers London and the Home Counties, Aquaflow build on Ipsum Water’s capacity and reactive ability. Aquaflow offers a full range of industry services across plumbing and drainage including CCTV surveys, re-lining, vacuum tanker, excavations and pump services.
Ipsum Power covers London and the Home Counties through RJ Power

Covering sectors ranging from manufacturing and national infrastructure to hospitality and Ministry of Defence, RJ Power expands Ipsum Power’s ability to design, install and maintain high- and low-voltage distribution networks to end users and duty holders throughout the UK.
High-voltage specialist Wootton & Wootton join Ipsum Group

Wootton & Wootton is a specialist transmission and distribution services provider, with extensive knowledge of cable installation, jointing, testing, and decommissioning. These capabilities will fit seamlessly into the existing Ipsum Power offering.
Extension into the North East through Matrix Power
The acquisition of Matrix Power builds on existing capabilities in high voltage electrical power systems –including design, equipment installation, cable installation and jointing, commissioning, preventative maintenance and 24/7 emergency call out and repairs.
Andrew Cowan joins Ipsum Group as new CEO
Andrew brings to the role of CEO over 25 years of experience in the Utilities Sector. Having previously held Senior Director roles across regulated and non-regulated Electricity, Water and Gas businesses, both across the UK and overseas.
Industry leading SES Training joins Ipsum group to future proof skills gap

With the acquisition of SES Training, The Ispum Group now have the ability to offer fully accredited training and assessments across all aspects of electrical, mechanical and Health & Safety. Providing training for companies across the energy, distribution, rail, manufacturing, mechanical and electrical industries.
Overhead lines specialist Geraghty Ltd becomes part of Ipsum
A highly skilled and nationally respected overhead line service provider, Geraghty Ltd has a wealth of specialist domain experience in electrical overhead line services, ranging from LV up to 33kV.
ICP specialist Utility Engineering Services expands Power capacity
The addition of Utility Engineering Services Ltd (UES) to Ipsum Power expands our ICP capacity to support clients in creating new infrastructure investment that play a part in new developments and the navigation of the clean energy transition. a highly skilled electrical engineering and ICP specialist.
Wales based OTL Electrical Services increases Ipsum Power coverage
Wrexham-based OTL brings a wealth of experience in high voltage (HV) and extra high voltage (EHV) distribution services to Ipsum Power – including switchgear and transformer upgrades, testing, commissioning and asset maintenance services.