Meet the team
Stuart Elliott
Managing Director
Stuart is the Managing Director of QEM and is responsible for leading the strategy and delivery of the company's portfolio of work.
Stuart is an experienced Director with over 20 years experience in designing and delivering major infrastructure projects in the gas, water and oil industry. Stuart has had wide experience in delivering projects including gas transmission pipelines and above ground installations, hydrogen innovation and future Net Zero projects, highways, power stations, water treatment works, water pipelines, sewer systems, rail bridge refurbishment, construction and demolition.
In 2009 was awarded the Institute of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM) Engineer of the Year.
Rob Graham
Founder and Software Director
Rob is the Chief Executive Officer having founded the business in 2003.
As a Civil Engineer, Rob has over 25 years’ experience in assisting clients with the design, construction and maintenance of high value assets throughout the Gas Industry. His focus both from an engineering and business perspective has always been on integrity, allowing QEM to build a reputation of trust and competence throughout its preferred sectors.
With a passion for technology, Rob has been heavily involved in assisting the industry with digital transformation over recent years and now heads up the Software Solutions division of the business.
Rob Curtis
Inspection & QA Director
Rob is the Inspection & QA Director, providing leadership to the quality and inspection management services, with a focus on technical consultancy. All of which will help clients set up, deliver and validate robust processes and assurance throughout the asset life cycle.
Rob is a mechanical engineer with nearly 20 years of experience in the industry delivering projects for contractors and clients alike across a wide range of multi-utility sectors including gas, water, electric and transportation.
Rob is particularly passionate about continuous improvement, driving initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, contributing to project successes and QEM's growth and long-term sustainability as a valued strategic member of the leadership team.
Tom McNulty
EC&I Technical Consultancy Manager
Tom is the EC&I Technical Consultancy Manager with a focus on delivering technical services and expertise to clients.
He has over 15 years’ experience in the energy and utilities industries with a particular focus on onshore gas projects and engineering services. He has worked for both NGN and Cadent Gas as a subject matter expert for the EC&I disciplines. Tom has also previously worked as an engineering manager in an EPC/EPCm environment ensuring projects are delivered to the highest quality on time and on budget.
Kate Birchall
Systems Consultancy Manager
Kate is a consultant and lead auditor, with over 10 years’ experience in developing and auditing quality, environmental and health & safety management systems for SME’s. Her aim is to ensure that each business adopts processes that are effective, efficient and appropriate for their needs, whilst complying with the requirements of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, alongside other industry-specific standards such as Achilles and AQAP. Kate and the consultancy team work across numerous industries, including utilities, construction, manufacturing, and the third sector.
Tom Greenwood
Technical Consultancy Manager
Tom Greenwood is a qualified Civil Engineer currently serving as a Technical Consultancy Manager for QEM Solutions in the Gas Sector. In this role, he manages the development and implementation of Technical Engineering projects from the tender stage through to project completion. His responsibilities include producing essential documentation, developing project scopes, and managing project budgets.
With over 20 years of experience, Tom has held various roles such as Engineering Manager, Project Engineer, Design Manager, and FPSA Chairman. His expertise spans across utility, rail, and power sectors, with a strong focus on quality assurance, health and safety, and project management.
Rhona Robinson
Client Learning & Skills Manager
Rhona has been a member of the QEM team for over 10 years. Bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in IT, training and support from previous roles. Rhona is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the QEM training portfolio for external clients.
Ross Millward
Professional Services Manager
Ross is a civil Engineer with over 15 years’ experience across multi-disciplinary engineering projects within the Gas & Oil industry working for main works contractors. Experience in Site Management and Site Engineering with major focus on quality assurance and HSE. Experience in Site Engineering heavy civil and mechanical projects and experience in managing more than one consecutive site at any given time.
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