SQE SOLUTIONS LTD

What SQE SOLUTIONS LTD does

SQE Solutions Ltd is an independent United Kingdom consultancy founded in September 2010 by Andy Young (Managing Director), headquartered in Thornbury near Bristol. The firm specialises in integrated HSQE (Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental) compliance services, serving businesses ranging from self-employed individuals to enterprises employing over 350 people across the engineering, rail, construction, manufacturing, utilities, and waste management sectors. It operates exclusively within the UK, with no international footprint or geographic expansion indicated.

The company's service portfolio comprises three core lines: bespoke ISO Management Systems for ISO 9001, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018; ongoing Health & Safety consulting covering legal updates, risk assessments, COSHH management, accident/incident analysis, and tailored legislative newsletters; and Third Party Assurance Scheme support spanning RISQS, Achilles UVDB, Construction Line, Alcumus Safecontractor, Chas, smas, and Considerate Constructor. Inspection and audit services are delivered by IRCA-qualified Lead Auditors operating within IOSH and IIRSM Codes of Conduct. SQE Solutions differentiates by assigning a dedicated HSQE consultant per client and by rejecting off-the-shelf template approaches in favour of systems tailored to each client's specific operations.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services with itemised proposals and a pay-as-you-go call-off arrangement; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The firm engages clients through direct enterprise field sales with on-site visits, structured proposal processes, and ongoing advisory relationships. It is founder-led with 11-50 employees, no external investment, no subsidiaries, no parent company, and no disclosed funding events. Andy Young serves as Managing Director and primary client contact.

Name

SQE SOLUTIONS LTD

Legal name

SQE Solutions Ltd

Website

https://sqesolutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SQE Solutions Ltd is an independent UK consultancy providing HSQE compliance services, including bespoke ISO management systems, health and safety support, and third-party assurance scheme certifications. It serves businesses from self-employed individuals to enterprises with 350+ employees across engineering, rail, construction, manufacturing, utilities, and waste management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HSQE Compliance Consultancy

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

akta.pro primary industry

EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF)

Keywords

• ISO management systems
• Health and safety consultancy
• HSQE compliance services
• Third party assurance schemes
• ISO certification support

Headquarters

HQ city

Thornbury

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

Revenue model

1. Management System Development: Consultancy services for developing and implementing bespoke ISO management systems (ISO 9001, 14001:2015, 45001:2018). Services include initial consultation, system writing, implementation, staff training, and support for obtaining accreditation. Billed on a project basis with itemised costs.
2. Health & Safety Support: Ongoing health and safety consulting services including legal updates, risk assessments, COSHH management, and practical advice. Services provided on a call-off basis as required by clients.
3. Third Party Assurance Scheme Support: Assistance with obtaining and maintaining certifications to third-party schemes including RISQS, Achilles UVDB, Construction Line, Alcumus Safecontractor, Chas, smas, and Considerate Constructor. Includes gap analysis, documentation, and portal management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

SQE Solutions Ltd is an independent HSQE consultancy providing bespoke ISO Management Systems (ISO 9001, 14001:2015, 45001:2018), ongoing Health & Safety support (legal updates, risk assessments, COSHH, training) and Third Party Assurance Scheme support (RISQS, Achilles UVDB, Construction Line, Alcumus Safecontractor, Chas, smas, Considerate Constructor), delivered by IRCA-qualified Lead Auditors operating within IOSH and IIRSM Codes of Conduct.

Product overview

SQE Solutions Ltd is an independent consultancy providing integrated HSQE (Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental) compliance services. The core offering consists of three interconnected service lines: ISO Management Systems (bespoke systems for ISO 9001, 14001:2015, and 45001:2018 certification), Health & Safety Support (including legal updates, risk management, and staff training), and Third Party Assurance Schemes & Audits (covering RISQS, Achilles UVDB, Construction Line, Alcumus Safecontractor, Chas, smas, and Considerate Constructor). Inspection services with IRCA-qualified auditors complement the portfolio. Founded in September 2010, the company serves businesses from self-employed individuals to enterprises employing over 350 people across Engineering, Rail, Construction, Manufacturing, Utilities, and Waste Management sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO Management Systems Bespoke management systems tailored to ISO 9001, 14001:2015 and 45001:2018 standards, built to fit specific business operations rather than off-the-shelf templates, including gap analysis, documentation development, implementation support, staff training and pathway to external accreditation.
• Health & Safety Support Comprehensive health and safety consultancy including legal updates, risk assessments, COSHH management, staff training and briefings, accident/incident analysis, and tailored newsletters on legislation and safety issues, delivered on a call-off basis.
• Third Party Assurance Schemes & Audits Support for obtaining and maintaining third-party scheme certifications including RISQS, Achilles UVDB, Construction Line, Alcumus Safecontractor, Chas, smas and Considerate Constructor, including gap analysis, documentation and portal management assistance.
• Inspection Services Third-party inspection and audit services performed by IRCA-qualified Lead Auditors operating within IOSH and IIRSM Codes of Conduct, providing impartial professional assessments for scheme compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies served from self-employed to 350+ employees
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RISQS (Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSQE Solutions provides support to clients obtaining RISQS certification with their MD having railway industry experience since 1998. Services include obtaining certification, managing information on RISQS portals, and gap analysis.
• Achilles UVDBcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSQE Solutions assists utilities industry clients with Achilles UVDB Supplier accreditation, providing management system development and compliance support.
• Construction LineminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSupport for construction industry clients in obtaining Construction Line certification and compliance.
• Alcumus SafecontractorminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAssistance with Alcumus Safecontractor certification for contractor health and safety compliance.
• Chas (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSupport for obtaining and maintaining Chas certification for health and safety compliance.
• smas (Safety Management Advisory Services)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSSiP Scheme support for safety management advisory services and certification.
• Considerate ConstructorminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSupport for construction industry clients seeking Considerate Constructor scheme membership.
• SSiP (Site Safety Schemes in Partnership)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSSiP Scheme companies are well known to SQE Solutions with expertise in safety auditing requirements and gap analysis against scheme requirements.
• IRCA (International Register of Certified Auditors)coreOthersConsultants possess IRCA-recognized Lead Auditor qualification, which is a requisite qualification for assignments. IRCA is the professional body that certifies auditors worldwide.
• IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health)coreOthersConsultants work within the Codes of Conduct prescribed by IOSH, ensuring impartial and professional service that acts in the interests of safety and wellbeing of the business.
• IIRSM (International Institute of Risk and Safety Management)coreOthersConsultants work within the Codes of Conduct prescribed by IIRSM, ensuring professional and knowledgeable service delivery.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV Business Assurance UK: International certification body that issues ISO 9001/14001/45001 certificates and supports management systems. Comparable at the certification/audit layer and a more institutional alternative SQE clients may benchmark against.
• Bureau Veritas UK: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company providing ISO certification, H&S, and environmental services. Overlaps with SQE's core offerings but operates at much larger scale and as a registered certification body.
• LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance): Global certification body delivering ISO 9001/14001/45001 audit and certification services. Same standards, same target audience, but operating as a licensed certification body rather than a consultancy.
• RPS Group: UK-based environmental, health, safety, and quality consultancy serving construction, rail, and utilities. Strongly comparable in client verticals (rail, utilities, construction) and HSQE service mix, but at materially larger scale.
• SGS UK: Global TIC company providing ISO certification, environmental, and H&S services. Overlaps with SQE's compliance-adjacent offerings at significantly larger scale and global footprint.

Direct peers

• Astutis: UK health, safety, and environmental training and consultancy that offers NEBOSH, IOSH, and ISO-related services. Directly comparable in target market (UK SMEs) and overlapping service lines in H&S and ISO management systems.
• Citation Professional Solutions: UK-based health, safety, and HR compliance consultancy that provides ISO, H&S, and scheme support to SMEs across multiple sectors. Closest like-for-like comparison to SQE's client base and service mix, with broader scale and a tech-enabled product layer.
• Peninsula Group: UK advisory firm providing HR, employment law, and health & safety services to SMEs. Comparable subscription-based, multi-service compliance model targeting the same SME segment SQE serves.
• Cardinus Risk Management: UK risk management and H&S consultancy with bespoke service delivery and dedicated consultant assignment. Closely comparable boutique model and cross-sector approach to SQE.
• Moore Compliance Limited: UK EHS and quality consultancy providing ISO 9001/14001/45001 implementation, H&S support, and scheme support. Mirrors SQE's service portfolio and target SME/mid-market client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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