Regional expansion Bachy Soletanche is expanding its regional footprint with new offices in Leeds and Glasgow as part of a three-year strategy, presenting opportunities to pursue local government, infrastructure, and energy sector projects in these regions.

Nuclear market opportunity Strategic collaboration with Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering and VSL to deliver ground engineering solutions for a new nuclear power station signals a strong entry point for high-ticket, technically complex projects requiring piling, diaphragm walls, soil mixing, and cut-off walls.

HS2 impact risk Recent revenue decline tied to HS2 delays highlights sensitivity to major rail infrastructure timelines; sales teams should position offerings to mitigate project risk for clients facing schedule shifts and to target alternative high-value infrastructure and urban development opportunities.

Technical leadership Appointment of a dedicated technical director reinforces capabilities across tendering and delivery; leverage this to upsell advanced geotechnical solutions, design collaboration, and early contractor involvement with clients pursuing value engineering.

Digital and collaboration strengths A tech stack including Apache Kafka, AutoCAD, SharePoint, Salesforce, and Microsoft 365 indicates mature data, design, and CRM capabilities; use these to offer integrated project delivery, digital collaboration platforms, and data-driven decision support for complex ground engineering projects.