Irish Engineering Services

What Irish Engineering Services does

Irish Engineering Services (legal entity: Vertigo Inspection (ROI) Limited T/A Irish Engineering Services) is a Dublin-based provider of testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC) services for industrial equipment, operating as the Irish arm of the British Engineering Services Group. The company is an INAB-accredited Type A Inspection Body (ISO 17020:2012) for pressure and lifting equipment, an INAB-accredited Product Certification Body (ISO 17065:2012) and Personnel Certification Body (ISO 17024:2012), and a Notified Body (ID 2820) under the EU Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU. Core services span statutory inspection of lifting equipment, pressure systems, and electrical installations; materials, mechanical, and non-destructive testing (NDT) through a Salford laboratory; and certification including design verification and notified body work, supported by proprietary digital tooling (eReport web portal, mobile reporting, and bespoke inspection booking/scheduling systems).

The company serves predominantly Irish and UK enterprise and government customers — local authorities and public bodies, large multi-site manufacturers, and emergency services — under multi-year contracts delivered through an enterprise field-sales model with dedicated Key Account Managers and a Territory Manager for Ireland. Named customers include Irish Public Bodies (1,500+ locations, 25,000+ items), Belfast City Council (160+ locations, 4,000+ items), Glanbia (85 locations in Ireland and UK), and the Irish Fire Service (25 divisions since January 2019). Pricing is bespoke and quote-based rather than published. Through its parent group, Irish Engineering Services benefits from 400+ Engineer Surveyors across the Group with PCN Level 3 and ASNT Level 3 NDT qualifications, and an active buy-and-build strategy that completed five acquisitions in 2022 (Strainstall UK, Mimic, XEIAD, Notus Heavy Lift Solutions, and earlier Proviso Systems), expanding the platform into condition-based maintenance, specialist access engineering, heavy lift consultancy, and maritime/offshore asset monitoring.

Name

Irish Engineering Services

Legal name

Vertigo Inspection (ROI) Limited T/A Irish Engineering Services

Website

https://irishengineeringservices.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Irish Engineering Services is an INAB-accredited Type A Inspection Body and Notified Body providing testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services for industrial equipment across Ireland and the UK, serving enterprise and government customers including local authorities, manufacturers, and emergency services as part of the British Engineering Services Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Inspection and Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Advanced Inspection (Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave) (EUAEAKAF), Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

Keywords

• Engineering inspection services
• Statutory equipment examinations
• Non-destructive testing
• Pressure equipment certification
• Lifting equipment inspections

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Inspections: Statutory examinations and thorough examinations of lifting equipment, pressure systems, electrical installations, and other work equipment regulated by law. Provides compliance verification and safety certification services.
2. Testing Services: Materials testing, mechanical testing, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) services. Includes verification of material characteristics, regulatory approval support, and fitness for purpose determination.
3. Certification Services: Product certification and quality management systems certification for equipment under Pressure Equipment Directive. Personnel certification for NDT and permanent joining personnel. Design verification and notified body services.
4. Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM): Acquired through Proviso Systems - vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis services to maintain machinery health and operational efficiency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Irish Engineering Services delivers Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) services for industrial equipment, including statutory examinations of lifting equipment, pressure systems, electrical installations, materials testing, mechanical testing, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). Operating as an INAB-accredited Type A Inspection Body and Notified Body under the EU Pressure Equipment Directive, the company combines field engineering with proprietary digital tools (eReport, mobile reporting, bespoke scheduling) to provide compliance and risk-management services for enterprise and public-sector clients.

Product overview

Irish Engineering Services offers a unified testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC) service portfolio as part of the British Engineering Services Group. Their core services comprise Testing (materials, mechanical, and NDT), Inspection (lifting equipment, pressure systems, electrical installations), and Certification (Pressure Equipment Directive notified body services, product certification, personnel certification). These services are supported by proprietary digital tools including the eReport web portal for real-time reporting and mobile reporting capabilities, along with bespoke planning and scheduling systems. The company operates as an INAB-accredited Type A inspection body and Notified Body under PED 2014/68/EU.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inspection Services Statutory and thorough examinations of work equipment including lifting equipment, pressure systems, electrical installations, and other regulated plant, delivered by INAB-accredited Engineer Surveyors for industrial and public-sector clients.
• Testing Services Engineering testing services spanning materials testing, mechanical testing, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to verify material characteristics, regulatory compliance, and fitness for purpose of plant and equipment.
• Certification Services Accredited product, quality management system, and personnel certification services under the EU Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, including design verification, Notified Body services, and approval of NDT and permanent joining personnel.
• Materials Testing Specialist laboratory materials testing, including non-destructive testing and welder/weld certification, performed to European and American standards at the group's Manchester-based laboratory.
• Mechanical Testing Mechanical testing measuring hardness, tensile strength, elasticity, fracture toughness, and stress rupture to determine material suitability for its intended application.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Non-Destructive Testing services that evaluate the condition of plant and equipment without causing damage, delivered by engineers qualified to PCN Level 3, ASNT NDT Level 3, and BS EN ISO 9712.
• Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) Condition-based maintenance services combining vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis to maintain machinery health and operational efficiency for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500+ locations and 25,000+ individual items managed for IPB customers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Strainstall UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2022Onshore and offshore load and asset monitoring company acquired from James Fisher and Sons plc. Joins BES Asset Reliability division to strengthen condition monitoring capabilities. Adds approximately 80 people to the team.
• MimiccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2022Provider of intelligent condition and performance monitoring solutions predominantly in the maritime sector. Acquired from James Fisher and Sons plc and joins BES Asset Reliability division. Contributes approximately 80 people to the combined team.
• XEIADcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2022Specialist engineering inspection consultancy with expertise in specialist access. The team of 200+ people work across transportation, utilities, renewables and other sectors inspecting bridges, culverts, retaining walls, tunnels and shafts. Engineers skilled in rope access, diving and confined spaces.
• Notus Heavy Lift SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2022Specialist in Heavy Lift and Transport Consultancy services, Lifting Assurance, Planning and Execution of Lifting Operations. Team of 20+ highly skilled people across the UK working on projects including EDF Energy's Hinkley Point C Project.
• Proviso SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 August 2021Condition-based maintenance (CBM) expert formed in 1995. Provides vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis services. Enhanced CBM capabilities acquired to strengthen the platform built with PCMS Eng Group acquisition.
• British Engineering Services GroupcoreOthersParent company that Irish Engineering Services is part of. Provides group-wide resources, shared brand, and acquisition strategy. Over 150 years of combined heritage.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Global TIC market leader operating across inspection, testing, certification, and verification. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering the same TIC service mix to industrial and government customers, with much greater geographic scale.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC group covering marine, industry, construction, and certification. Direct competitor in industrial equipment inspection, NDT, and certification services, with similar regulatory-body accreditations and a comparable multi-vertical customer base.
• Kiwa: European TIC and certification body active in certification, inspection, and testing. Comparable in product certification, personnel certification, and industrial inspection services, with strong European footprint.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC and certification body, including Notified Body designations under EU pressure equipment and machinery directives. Directly comparable in pressure equipment certification and industrial inspection services.
• DEKRA: Global TIC organisation with strong industrial inspection, NDT, and certification services. Comparable in statutory inspection of lifting and pressure equipment, especially within European regulatory frameworks.
• Intertek: Global TIC group providing testing, inspection, and certification across multiple industries. Direct comparable for industrial equipment inspection, NDT, and certification, with overlapping presence in UK and Ireland.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global TIC and certification body with Notified Body status under multiple EU directives. Comparable in industrial inspection, NDT personnel certification, and pressure equipment conformity assessment.
• Applus+: International TIC group with energy, industry, and certification divisions. Comparable as a direct competitor in industrial NDT, asset integrity, and statutory inspection services across European markets.

Direct peers

• Element Materials Technology: Global materials testing and product qualification services provider. Direct comparable in materials testing, mechanical testing, and NDT services for industrial clients, with a UK laboratory footprint that overlaps with the IES Salford lab.

Regional players

• RINA: European certification, inspection, and engineering consultancy with maritime and industrial focus. Comparable in asset integrity, condition monitoring, and certification services, with overlapping presence in maritime and industrial verticals served by acquired entities like Mimic and Strainstall.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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