Energy & Renewables
Strategic Spares Warehouse (Inverness)
Global Infrastructure successfully delivered a cutting-edge, multi-million-pound operations warehouse for SSEN Transmission – a vital new hub designed to bolster the resilience and efficiency of the high-voltage electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland.
Located at Inverness Airport Business Park, the 7,500 sqm warehouse features heavy lifting and storage facilities, enabling SSEN Transmission to keep the network operating effectively, with enhanced security and monitoring in place around the new site. The facility is strategically positioned to optimise logistics and support the company’s expanding transmission network across the region.
It is the first of two such warehouses for SSEN Transmission, with the second, located in Dundee’s Claverhouse East Industrial Estate, set to be completed in Q3 2025.
David MacDonald, Managing Director at Global Infrastructure, said:
“This has been a significant project for Global Infrastructure, and one we’re extremely proud to have delivered. We were fortunate to be appointed at a very early stage in the procurement process, which allowed us to work closely with SSEN Transmission from the outset and help shape the successful delivery of this facility. Throughout the project, we engaged over 20 subcontractors, and all in, around 350 individuals played their part in bringing this facility to life. At peak, we had a workforce of around 90 people per shift on site.
"This flagship facility not only supports the north’s electricity network and Scotland’s transition to net zero, but also showcases the capabilities of our Highland-based team and supply chain. We’re delighted to have delivered it to the highest standards of safety and quality, and it stands as a testament to the strong collaboration across all parties involved. We now look forward to continuing our partnership with SSEN Transmission on future critical infrastructure projects, including the delivery of an identify facility in Dundee.”
Video 1 – Hear from Managing Director David MacDonald on the delivery and significance of the warehouse for SSEN Transmission
Video 2 – Construction Director Mark Fleming shares technical insights and key milestones from the project's successful delivery
Video 3 – Construction Manager Patrick Pendrana reflects on how building the right team was crucial to delivering the project
7,500 m² building
2,500 m³ of concrete in the floors
1,000 tonnes of structural steel for the building frame
14,000 m² of cladding for the building envelope
40-tonne & 10-tonne gantry cranes installed
4 mega doors providing access into the building
