Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Engineering & Compliance Solutions in Dumfries
Q E M Solutions has been delivering compliant engineering solutions for asset design, construction, and maintenance in the highly regulated gas and water sectors for over two decades. Our team works with all major UK gas networks and contractors, providing technical consultancy, project management, and training to ensure adherence to industry standards. We specialise in steel welded high-pressure pipelines, offering expertise from initial design through to commissioning and handover. As part of the Adler & Allan Group, we integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into our operations while supporting clients' net-zero goals.Our engineers hold chartered status and memberships with the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM), maintaining authorisation from relevant networks. We pioneered the Mineral Blue System for permit management and isCompliant software for ISO certification processes. Our industry recognition includes delivering strategic QA/QC contracts for Cadent and leading hydrogen transition research initiatives. We maintain a 20-year track record of resolving compliance challenges through audits, technical assessments, and competency evaluations while reducing project risks and costs for clients.
Services
Design and engineering
Project delivery
Operation and maintenance
Training services
Management systems
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We work with all five major UK gas networks and their contractors
- Our team has trained over 1,000 industry specialists in IGEM standards
- We maintain 100% project success rate through right-first-time delivery
- We lead hydrogen transition research and digital systems implementation
- Our experts hold chartered engineer status and IGEM authorisations
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- Achilles
Services
Design and engineering
Our technical engineering consultancy ensures compliance for gas networks and contractors. We resolve complex challenges through experienced consultants who navigate DSEAR, Pipeline Safety Regulations, and Pressure System Safety Regulations. Our chartered engineers and IGEM members deliver audits, compliance strategies, and design management solutions that enhance project efficiency while maintaining regulatory integrity across the energy sector.
Project delivery
We provide experienced project managers and QA/QC engineers for high-pressure pipeline projects. Our team specialises in civil, mechanical, and electrical construction contracts while promoting sustainable practices. With combined 600 years' experience in gas sector projects, we offer framework agreements with SGN, Cadent, and National Gas Transmission, ensuring resource optimisation and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Operation and maintenance
Our operation and maintenance services combine expert personnel with proprietary software solutions. We conduct GSMR cut-off surveys, MPRS assessments, and competency assurance evaluations while reducing administrative burdens through digital systems. Our specialists manage low/medium pressure networks and deliver independent audits that enhance safety protocols and operational efficiency across gas distribution infrastructure.
Training services
We deliver accredited EUSR, IGEM, and technical awareness training programs. Our industry experts provide hands-on instruction in pipeline safety, plant operations, and compliance management. With over 1,000 trained specialists, we offer SHEA schemes, gas network certifications, and bespoke courses that address evolving sector skills needs while supporting career progression in energy and utilities sectors.
Management systems
We help organisations achieve ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications through gap analysis and system implementation. Our isCompliant software platform streamlines Achilles audits and regulatory compliance while reducing implementation costs. We specialise in environmental management systems, occupational health and safety frameworks, and digital transformation of quality assurance processes for energy sector clients.
Questions
What industries do QEM Solutions serve?
We primarily serve the gas and water industries, supporting asset owners, contractors, consultants, and regulators with compliance solutions.
Do you offer ISO certification assistance?
Yes, we specialise in ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certification through gap analysis, system implementation, and audit support using our isCompliant platform.
What training programs are available?
We provide EUSR, IGEM, plant safety, and technical awareness training programs, including SHEA schemes and hydrogen transition courses.
Can you help with hydrogen transition projects?
Yes, we lead hydrogen policy research and digitalisation initiatives, supporting clients with transition strategies and technical compliance.
Do you work with international clients?
While our primary focus is the UK energy sector, our isCompliant software has been implemented internationally for compliance management.
What makes QEM different from competitors?
Our unique combination of hands-on engineering experience, proprietary software solutions, and industry-specific training programs delivered by subject matter experts sets us apart.
