Notus Heavy Lift Solutions

What Notus Heavy Lift Solutions does

Notus Heavy Lift Solutions Ltd. is a UK-based specialist consultancy providing independent heavy lifting assurance, engineering advice, and operations management to enterprise clients across safety-critical and asset-intensive industries. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Wrexham with operations run out of BES Group's Warrington office, the company serves the Nuclear, Aerospace and Defence, Marine and Offshore, Manufacturing, and Power and Utilities sectors through three core service modules: Concept and Feasibility Studies, Heavy Lift Consultancy Services, and Lifting Operations Management Assurance. Its offerings span the full lifecycle of a lifting project, from initial feasibility and risk identification through to independent third-party verification of lift plans, gap analysis, and ongoing compliance support against legislation such as LOLER and Work at Height Regulations.

The company differentiates itself as an impartial provider — not tied to any equipment manufacturer — supported by accreditations from the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) and Alcumus ISOQAR, and by a technically credentialed engineer base that customers describe as more competent than competing providers. Since 2023, Notus has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of BES Group (British Engineering Services Group), gaining access to a broader asset reliability, electrical, infrastructure, and certification services portfolio that supports cross-sell into enterprise accounts. It acquired SWL Training in December 2018 to add training services to the consulting offering.

Commercially, Notus runs a B2B professional services model with quote-based, project-tailored engagements and direct enterprise field sales. Its GTM relies on the BES Group brand, content marketing (case studies and regulatory insight content), and enquiry-based demand capture rather than self-service or e-commerce. Revenue is generated through professional services fees for consultancy and assurance engagements, with multi-year enterprise relationships (one named customer cites 5+ years of continuous service). Geographic scope is currently limited to the United Kingdom.

Name

Notus Heavy Lift Solutions

Legal name

Notus Heavy Lift Solutions Ltd.

Website

https://notusheavylift.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Notus Heavy Lift Solutions is a UK-based independent engineering consultancy providing heavy lifting assurance, feasibility studies, and third-party verification to enterprise clients in nuclear, marine, manufacturing, and power sectors, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of BES Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Lifting Consultancy Services

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering, Lift Planning & Method Statements (Rigging/Crane Plans) (TLACAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heavy Machinery & Oversized Equipment (Cranes, Excavators, Presses) (TLACAIAH), Aerospace & Aviation Heavy-Lift (Aircraft/Engines/GSE) (TLACAIAF), Energy & Power Projects (Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power Generation) (TLACAIAB), Heavy Lift & Marine Recovery (Cranes, Barges, Jack-up Support) (TLAHAIAF)

Keywords

• Heavy lift consultancy
• Lifting operations assurance
• Lifting risk management
• Crane safety consulting
• Lifting compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wrexham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Heavy Lift Consultancy Services: Professional consulting services for lifting operations including independent advice, audits, and reviews for risk mitigation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Notus Heavy Lift Solutions provides specialist heavy lifting and transport consultancy services, delivering independent lifting advice, audits, risk identification and mitigation, gap analysis, feasibility studies, and third-party verification to ensure lifting operations comply with LOLER and related safety legislation. Offerings span three service modules: Concept and Feasibility Studies, Heavy Lift Consultancy Services, and Lifting Operations Management Assurance, serving enterprises in nuclear, marine, manufacturing, power and utilities, aerospace and defence sectors across the United Kingdom.

Product overview

Notus Heavy Lift Solutions is a division of BES Group (British Engineering Services) offering a portfolio of lifting services. The offering consists of three interconnected service modules: Concept and Feasibility Studies (for initial project assessment), Heavy Lift Consultancy Services (for risk mitigation and audits), and Lifting Operations Management Assurance (for compliance verification). These services work together to provide comprehensive, impartial advice for all stages of lifting operations, from planning through execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concept and Feasibility Studies Assesses the commercial and technical feasibility of lifting projects, ranging from conceptual review to technical feasibility studies and impartial advice, targeted at enterprise clients planning large-scale or complex lifts.
• Heavy Lift Consultancy Services Independent lifting advice, audits, and reviews for risk mitigation during lifting operations, covering risk identification, impact assessment, mitigation strategies, auditing, gap analysis, and policy review for enterprise clients across nuclear, marine, manufacturing and other industrial sectors.
• Lifting Operations Management Assurance Ensures compliance of lifting projects with legislation through third-party verification, helping clients understand technical lift plans and maintain safety and quality standards across lifting operations.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• JCBminorOthersLogo displayed on website under 'Who we've partnered with' section, indicating a working relationship or preferred equipment supplier for heavy lifting operations
• Wessex WaterminorOthersLogo displayed as a partner/client on the website, indicating they are a customer or have a working relationship with BES Group lifting services
• NHSminorOthersLogo displayed as a partner/client, indicating NHS as a customer or partner organization for services
• Siemens Gamesa Renewable EnergyminorOthersLogo displayed as partner/client, indicating a working relationship for lifting services in renewable energy sector
• WaterstonesminorOthersLogo displayed as partner/client on the website, representing a commercial customer relationship
• Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade association membership that sets standards, provides training, and offers certification for lifting equipment professionals. Demonstrates commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Legal entity BES Group Heavy Lifting Solutions Ltd is a member.
• Alcumus ISOQARcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth, safety, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) certification body. By partnering with Alcumus, BES Group divisions including Notus Heavy Lift Solutions Ltd are equipped to deliver industry-leading services with recognized accreditation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sarens: Global heavy lifting, engineered transport and crane rental specialist offering project engineering and rigging studies. Comparable to Notus because Sarens competes in the same heavy lift consultancy and execution space across power, petrochemical and infrastructure projects.
• SGS: World-leading TIC company offering industrial inspection, lifting equipment examination and asset integrity services. Comparable because SGS overlaps with Notus on third-party verification and statutory inspection for heavy lift and industrial clients globally.
• Mammoet: Global market leader in heavy lifting and transport with engineering consultancy, equipment and execution. Comparable because Mammoet provides end-to-end heavy lift services including lift planning and engineering advisory for the same nuclear, marine, oil & gas and industrial infrastructure clients that Notus serves.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) major with industrial asset and lifting equipment inspection services. Comparable because Bureau Veritas addresses the same compliance and LOLER-related assurance demand that Notus targets, across a much broader geographic and service footprint.

Direct peers

• Hird: UK provider of crane hire, lifting training, LOLER inspections and lift planning services. Comparable because Hird directly overlaps Notus's lift planning, inspection and training portfolio for UK enterprise and infrastructure clients.
• Dorman Long Technology: UK heavy lift engineering consultancy providing method statements, rigging design and lifting studies. Comparable because DLT competes head-to-head with Notus in third-party lift planning and feasibility study work for the same regulated industries.

Regional players

• Ainscough Crane Hire: UK's largest crane hire company with a lifting advisory and contract lift service line. Comparable because Ainscough offers lift planning, contract lift management and CPCS-trained operators to the same UK industrial, construction and infrastructure customers Notus supports.
• Emerson Crane Services: UK crane hire and contract lift provider offering CPCS-trained operators and lift planning. Comparable because Emerson serves similar UK industrial customers and competes for contract lift and consulting engagements adjacent to Notus's assurance offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swl-training-limited

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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