OCU Group has completed its acquisition of onshore wind contractor RJ McLeod.
Based out of Glasgow and Dingwall, RJ McLeod has over a seven-decade history of delivering complex engineering solutions to a wide range of clients in Scotland.
The acquisition increases OCU Group revenues to over £800m and grows the capability and capacity for work in supporting the critical UK energy transition, according to the company.
The move enhances OCU’s market positions in areas such as battery energy storage systems (BESS), wind power, hydro power, substation construction and grid reinforcement, it said.
RJ McLeod will continue to operate under the same name, with the same staff, same locations, and same work; now supported by the strength and increased capabilities from within OCU Group.
Over a number of years, RJ McLeod has increasingly focused on renewable energy, particularly with regards to onshore wind developments such as the Viking and South Kyle wind farms.
RJ McLeod also has specialist capabilities in battery storage and hydro-electric projects as well as in grid and substation construction.
The business also has a strong market presence across the Scottish marine sector, having completed a number of transformative projects in recent years, as well as being a key provider for other civil engineering services such as roads, flood prevention and coastal protection.
Michael Hughes, chief executive of OCU Group, said: “The RJ McLeod acquisition marks a key milestone in the OCU Group journey to become the leading energy transition and utilities contractor in the UK.
“RJ McLeod has built an unrivalled engineering expertise and reputation which now further strengthen our offering to clients.
“The breadth and depth of OCU and RJ McLeod’s delivery capability provides us with more strategic options when delivering end to end programmes for our valued clients.
“Together, we are well placed to lead the way in the UK’s energy transition delivery.”
Bruce Clark, joint managing director of RJ McLeod, added: “Since the business was founded by Roderick John MacLeod in 1951, we have carried the ethos of enabling people to give their best and we are very proud of the team that has brought us to where the business is today.
“Looking forward we see even greater opportunities to maintain and grow the impact of our people and delivery for our clients within the OCU Group family.”