Fixed fees, no surprises
Clear scopes and fixed-fee packages wherever possible, so you know the cost before work begins.
Quality assurance made simple
Independent assurance that keeps your projects right first time.
From inspection and test plans on site to ISO certification in the boardroom, Lean Industry gives you one trusted partner for quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
- Fixed-fee packages
- ISO 19011 audit practice
- Site to boardroom
Supporting teams across
- Infrastructure
- Mechanical & Electrical
- Manufacturing
- Facilities Management
- EPC & Systems Integration
- Supply Chains
Why Lean Industry
Quality that grows your business, not your paperwork
Quality shouldn't slow you down. We combine hands-on engineering experience with recognised management-system standards, so your projects hand over cleanly, your audits run smoothly, and your certification builds real credibility with clients.
Truly independent
Impartial sign-offs and audits. We never audit a system we built, and any conflict is declared in writing.
Engineering first
Grounded in real infrastructure and integration delivery. We speak the language of site teams and boards alike.
Flexible engagement
A half-day FAT, a single audit or a six-month QMS programme. Scale our support to suit your project.
Our services
Seven services, one assurance offer
Choose a single service or combine them into an end-to-end quality programme, from the first method statement to certification and beyond.
01Site assurance
Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
Inspection and test plans with clearly defined hold and witness points, inspection and test records (ITRs) and a structured handover pack.
- Ideal for
- Infrastructure contractors
- Engagement
- Day rate or price per ITP · 1–5 days per package
02Site assurance
FAT Witness & Sign-off
We witness factory acceptance tests on your behalf, raise punch lists and provide independent sign-off for the client, in the UK or overseas.
- Ideal for
- Clients, EPCs, manufacturers
- Engagement
- Day rate + travel · half-day minimum · 1–3 days per FAT
03Site assurance
M&E Method Statements & Work Instructions
Clear, practical method statements and work instructions for mechanical and electrical works that site teams can actually follow.
- Ideal for
- Contractors, FM providers
- Engagement
- Fixed price per document pack · 2–10 days
04Management systems
QMS Build & Implementation
An ISO 9001-aligned quality management system designed, written and embedded in how your teams already work, not left on a shelf.
- Ideal for
- SMEs, new entities, joint ventures
- Engagement
- Phased fixed fee · 20–60 days over 3–6 months
05Management systems
Accreditation & Certification Readiness
Gap analysis and hands-on preparation for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification and UKAS accreditation, so you go into assessment with confidence.
- Ideal for
- SMEs seeking ISO / UKAS
- Engagement
- Fixed-fee package · 10–25 days
06Management systems
Internal & External Audits
First-party internal audits and supplier audits carried out to ISO 19011, with clear, actionable reports your management team can act on.
- Ideal for
- Certified firms, supply chains
- Engagement
- Per audit day + report day · 1–3 days · annual programmes
07Performance
Continuous Improvement
Lean and root-cause improvement projects that cut defects, rework and non-conformance reports (NCRs), with fees tied to the outcome you want to achieve.
- Ideal for
- Operations and delivery teams
- Engagement
- Fixed fee tied to an outcome · 5–30 days
How we work
Our four-step approach: fixed scope, trouble free
A simple, transparent process that takes you from first conversation to measurable results.
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Discover
A free initial call to understand your project, standards, timescales and what "good" looks like for you.
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Scope & quote
A clearly defined scope, sign-off authority and a fixed fee or day rate agreed upfront, with no hidden extras.
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Deliver
Hands-on work alongside your teams on site, in the factory or in the office, with regular progress updates.
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Handover & improve
Clear reports, records and next steps, plus optional annual audits and support to keep standards high.
Standards we work with
Universal standards. Global credibility.
Internationally recognised frameworks reassure clients, open doors to larger contracts and give your teams a shared way of working.
ISO 9001Quality Management
ISO 14001Environmental Management
ISO 45001Occupational Health & Safety
ISO 19011Auditing Management Systems
UKASAccreditation Readiness
The value of assurance
Everyday assurance. Trusted quality.
Every handover, every factory test and every audit is a chance to prove your quality to clients. Done well, assurance stops being a cost and becomes a competitive advantage.
Talk to an expert- Fewer defects and less reworkCatch issues at hold points and FATs, not at handover.
- Win bigger contractsISO certification is often a requirement on tier-one and public sector frameworks.
- Smoother handoversComplete ITRs and records mean faster sign-off and earlier payment.
- Confident auditsKnow exactly where you stand before the certification body arrives.
Get a fast, fixed-fee quote
Tell us about your project and we'll come back with a clear scope and price.
Contact us
Let's talk about your project
Whether you need a single FAT witnessed next week or a full ISO 9001 programme, send us a few details and a member of the Lean Industry team will be in touch, usually within one working day.
- Free, no-obligation initial consultation
- Clear scope and fixed fee wherever possible
- UK-wide, with overseas FAT support