Network Plus margin climbs to 9.4% on utilities boom

Private equity-backed utility and infrastructure contractor Network Plus Services has more than doubled pre-tax profit to £55m as booming water and energy workloads pushed turnover towards £700m.
Revenue jumped 15% to £671m in the year to 29 March 2026, driven by higher volumes on existing energy and water contracts alongside a string of new wins.
The Greater Manchester-based business also saw adjusted EBITDA surge 45% to £63m, with its adjusted EBITDA margin climbing to