Aylesford Electrical Contractors (AEC), part of the Metcor Group, has been shortlisted in two categories at the Electrical Industry Awards 2025: Renewable Installation of the Year and Contractor of the Year (turnover of over £5m). The double recognition reflects AEC’s rapid growth, technical excellence and leadership in delivering large-scale, future-proof electrical projects across the UK.
The renewable nomination recognises AEC’s multi-site fleet EV charging installations delivered in partnership with BP Pulse, including strategic sites for Royal Mail (Coventry, Sittingbourne) and Currys (Tilbury). The programme combined rapid and AC charging, civil works, power upgrades, smart load management and scalable ducting for future expansion—delivered to tight deadlines without disrupting operations.
Chris Porte, Head of EV Charging at AEC, said:
“Fleet electrification succeeds when design, civils and electrical delivery work as one. Our team has built a playbook for complex EV rollouts that is safe, scalable and cost-smart—and we’re proud to see that recognised again by the industry.”
Shortlisting for Contractor of the Year highlights AEC’s breadth beyond EV: complex emergency-lighting programmes across 40+ sites for global clients, resilience upgrades for data-critical environments (including UPS and generator integration), EICR testing, external lighting and LED retrofits, and control-panel and containment works—delivered with a strong safety culture and on-time performance.
Philip Friend, Managing Director at AEC, added:
“This recognition reflects the craft, care and pace our teams bring to every project. Whether we’re delivering power resilience, fleet EV charging solutions or installing thousands of emergency lights, our promise is the same: first-time right, safely, and tailored to the client’s needs.”
