About Us

We pride ourselves in helping our customers implement and maintain Management Systems which meet the requirements of ISO9001:2015 (Quality), EN 1090-1 (CE Marking), EN ISO 3834, ISO14001: 2015 (Environmental), ISO27001:2013 (Information Security), ISO13485:2016 (Medical Devices) and ISO 45001:2018 (Health & Safety) in addition to ensuring BEIS Guidelines are maintained. We help our customers’ through certification with accreditation bodies such as BSI, SGS, BMTRADA, LRQA, NQA to name but a few.

Our management systems support Architectural Metalwork and secondary General fabrication companies and we can provide help and guidance in achieving CE Marking and completion of Audit subcontractor compliance audit/inspection.

The company originated from a background within the Electronics manufacturing sector, where Quality and Cost are paramount, the primary objective is to supply to each customer a solution which meets their needs, whilst exceeding the customer’s required Quality expectations, at an optimum cost. We work closely with UKAS accredited bodies such as BSI and NQA and are proud to be a member of their Approved Associate Consultancy Programmes. Additionally we have solid relationships with SGS, DNV and LRQA.

The systems we provide are designed and built to the highest possible standard. As a local Service provider based in both Aberdeenshire and Ayrshire areas we aim to provide a world class professional level of aftercare to each of our customers across the country. Our tailored packages give our customers throughout Scotland and the UK the peace of mind to know everything is covered.

With over 30 years experience in industry across the Renewable Energy, Construction, Architectural Metalwork, Secondary General fabrication, Electronics, Offshore Oil and Gas, Service, Contract Equipment Manufacturing sectors I believe that the Sinclair Consultancy can not only meet but exceed our customers expectations.

Our consultants are very familiar with the Achilles/ Verify, SEQual, FPAL and CHAS certification schemes and assist our clients in achieving these.

We believe that Quality Assurance is key to the continued success of the company in building long term customer relationships which satisfy our customers now and in the future.

Managing Business Risk is key to the future of all companies and we specialise is systemically planning for, implementing controls, measuring and taking action on these risks. The new updates to ISO 9001, 14001 and the new Health & Safety standard have now established a risk based approach which is what the Sinclair Consultancy have implemented for a number of years.

We have your needs in hand!

The Sinclair Consultancy helps companies setup and maintain their systems in order to meet the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, EN 1090-1 (CE Marking), EN ISO 3834, ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007 standards (Now being migrated to ISO 45001:2018).

We also provide certification audits on behalf of 4 certification bodies (BSi, NQA, SGS & BM Trada) as a external resource. Our team have a full working experience and understanding of all the new requirements of the ISO 9001:2015, EN 1090-1 (CE Marking), EN ISO 3834, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards and their application, for example the new High level structure and in the case of ISO 45001:2018 more significance on Worker participation.

We are members of IRCA, CQI, IIRSM and IOSH, and approved consultants for Bsi, NQA and offer our guidance from a professional perspective.

The QHSE services we provide cover the setup and ongoing management/ maintenance of the systems and essential act as the companies outsourced Quality, Health Safety and Environmental Manager. We can offer a reduced support service which may involve supporting existing management to achieve the same aim (this could simply be completion of audits or provision of onsite QHSE training).

Typically we will complete a Gap analysis for companies and follow that up with work to address the gaps in order to help the organisation to meet and maintain the requirements of the standards.

Services completed as a part of the agreed project cover:-

* Setup policies procedures and work instructions to meet the requirements of the standards including special processes such as Welding.
* Schedule, prepared and run you Management reviews
* Complete Integrated Internal audits
* Completion of Work related risk assessments, including manual handling etc
* COSHH Risk Assessments to comply with CLP 2015 legislation
* Fire Risk Assessments to comply with FireSafety Legislation
* Asbestos Assessments to comply with Management of Asbestos Legislation
* Legionella Risk Assessments
* Legal updates and register review of applicable legislation in order to maintain the legal compliance.
* Schedule and Host Certification audits on the companies behalf.

We pride ourselves in providing a truly customised management service for each individual client. In doing so we ensure the client gets exactly what he or she needs.

The company is in a unique position to be able to provide expert advice in the setup and Integration of Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management Systems with the additional ability to design, implement and a tailored IT solution which is designed around your companies needs.

Our experienced personnel have many years of experience in Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Management and currently implement and support management systems within many companies in Scotland and throughout the UK.

We have extensive experience in the Oil and Gas Industry both on and offshore with specialisms in Marine Offshore Safety Roles within the Diving Industry, Project Management of Offshore Subsea Construction, Decommissioning and Vessel chartering including Rigless Well Abandonement, Well Plugging and Abandonment (P&A) techniques.

Our staff are familiar with all Regulatory & Environmental permitting requirements associated with working in the UK Offshore sector and can provide support in completing the necessary Petroleum Operations Notices required e.g. PON15

Other service sector experience includes Manufacturing, onshore Construction,  Architectural Metalwork, Secondary General fabrication (to EN 1090-1/BS3834), Electronics, Care Homes, Building Design & many others with the small, medium and large organisations.