Approvals & Certifications Consultancy

Expert support to achieve and maintain key railway industry approvals

DRB Engineering Ltd provides specialist consultancy to help railway suppliers, maintainers and manufacturers achieve the approvals required to work in the UK rail industry. We guide you through the requirements, documentation, processes and audits for the key schemes below.

ISO 9001

Quality Management System consultancy. We help you design, implement and maintain an ISO 9001 system tailored to railway engineering and maintenance activities, ready for certification audit.

Health & Safety (HS)

Support with occupational health and safety management systems, risk assessments, safe systems of work and alignment with railway industry expectations and legislation.

BS EN 15085-2

Consultancy for welding of railway vehicles and components. Guidance on certification levels (CL1–CL4), welding coordination, quality requirements and the path to certification under BS EN 15085-2.

RISAS Approval

Rail Industry Supplier Approval Scheme support. We assist with the preparation of documentation, process mapping and readiness for RISAS assessment so you can supply goods and services to Network Rail and other infrastructure managers.

CMS (Competence Management System)

Development and improvement of Competence Management Systems for railway staff and contractors, ensuring alignment with industry standards and audit requirements.

Integrated Support

Combined programmes covering multiple approvals. We can help you build a coherent management system that satisfies ISO 9001, HS, RISAS, BS EN 15085-2 and CMS requirements efficiently.

How We Help You Gain Approval

  • Gap analysis against the relevant standard or scheme
  • Development or improvement of management system documentation
  • Process design and implementation guidance
  • Training and awareness for your team
  • Pre-audit preparation and mock audits
  • Ongoing support through certification and surveillance
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