BP Cromwell Road – EV Charging Hub

We’re proud to share our involvement in a landmark project that marks a key milestone in the UK’s shift toward sustainable transport: the transformation of BP’s Cromwell Road site in West London into its first dedicated EV charging and convenience hub.

BP Pulse Charger

Working alongside Principal Contractor NG Bailey, Shepherd Gilmour were appointed as lead Civil and Structural Designers, contributing comprehensive engineering services to bring this ambitious scheme to life.

BP Pulse - Cromwell Road Construction Timelapse (Courtesy of NG Bailey)

Our scope included:

• Full Stage 2 Site Investigation services

• Detailed forecourt and pavement build-up design

• Drainage strategy development, in liaison with Thames Water

• Swept path analysis for vehicle access and safety

• All structural alterations to the main kiosk building

• Foundation design for new infrastructure

All deliverables were issued in accordance with the project’s BIM requirements aligned with ISO 19650, comprising professional calculations, reports and CAD drawings.

The new facility, now fully operational, includes:

• Five ultra-fast BP Pulse 300kW chargers (each capable of charging two vehicles simultaneously)

• Protective canopies above chargers

• A newly refurbished M&S Food and Wild Bean Café

• A reconfigured and future-ready forecourt layout

This project is not only a step forward for BP’s EV infrastructure roll-out, but also a leading example of how thoughtful design, collaboration, and engineering precision can turn existing urban assets into sustainable, high-performance spaces.

📰 Read the full case study here: BP Cromwell Road – EV Hub