Structural Steel Milestone Achieved at UK Battery Manufacturing Facility

Severfield has successfully completed a major phase of work at the Agratas battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset, with the structural steel frame now erected for the first principal building on site.

The project is one of the most significant industrial developments currently underway in the UK and will play a key role in strengthening domestic battery production to support the transition to electric vehicles and low-carbon energy solutions.

Working in partnership with Sir Robert McAlpine, Severfield is responsible for the fabrication, supply, and erection of the structural steelwork across the site, and the completion of the initial building frame marks a critical point in the programme.

Delivering a structure of this scale has required careful planning, close collaboration and a strong focus on safety, logistics and buildability. Our teams have drawn on extensive experience in complex industrial projects to meet the technical and programme demands of the facility, while coordinating closely with the wider project team.

Paul McNerney, Chief Executive Officer of Severfield, said:

“Completing the steel frame for Building One is a major milestone for us all. I would like to acknowledge the expertise and skill of our team working on the project and thank them for their commitment. This project has seen us develop a relationship with a new organisation, Agratas, while continuing our long-standing collaboration with Sir Robert McAlpine.

The scale and complexity of the project, delivered against a demanding programme, highlights the strength of Severfield’s engineering expertise, and the spirit of teamwork Sir Robert McAlpine and the wider client team have fostered across the project. We’re proud to be supporting the delivery of one of the UK’s most important new industrial facilities and renewed investment in UK manufacturing.”

As construction continues, Severfield remains fully engaged in delivering the remaining elements of the steelwork package and supporting the successful completion of this landmark development, which is set to become the UK’s largest battery manufacturing facility.