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Southsystem provides outsourced R&D for integrated product prototyping and development engineering for small scale manufacturers. We bring cross disciplinary expertise, from microprocessor electronics to electrical engineering to automation to welding, to build an integrated solution for your business. We work with you to create design specifications and templates for small batch manufacturing, to help bring your idea to market.

AKES provides independent engineering consultancy for commissioning capital projects in the utilities sector. Specialising in design and commissioning of water industry control systems, with extensive experience across leading UK water companies, tier 1 construction companies and control equipment manufacturers.

Lead a team of Commissioning Engineers in developing and implementing commissioning strategies for upgrade schemes across 30+ sewage treatment works facing tightened phosphorous and ammonia discharge consents. The solutions consist primarily of package ferric dosing plants and tertiary disc filters.Close liaison with design team to ensure lessons learned from previous batches of work are incorporated at the earliest possible stage.Significant contribution to implementation of Autodesk BIM software through the commissioning phase.

Supervised installation and commissioning services for Interserve for the refurbishment of Poole Bridge. This £4.7m project saw the historic bascule bridge's approach spans replaced and an entirely new control system installed.

Supervised installation and commissioning services to Shanks Waste Management on the effluent treatment stream of the new Wakefield HWRC waste to energy plant.

Supervised installation and commissioning services to Advance Water & Waste on the effluent treatment stream of the new Wakefield HWRC waste to energy plant.

Supervised installation and commissioning services to Interserve for 1) Waste Water upgrade projects for South West Water, principally Kingsbridge STW in South Devon; and 2) several South East Water Potable Water UV disinfection projects, principally Friston WTW.- Final design refinement- Factory Acceptance Testing of equipment and software- Electrical and Mechanical installation supervision- Management of MEICA subcontractors ensuring cost effective and timely delivery- Electrical Authorised Person (LV) with principal responsibility for electrical safety throughout the project - Close Liaison with Civil engineering team to ensure smooth progress of all construction phases- Ensured plant remained compliant with Environment Agency discharge consents throughout entire construction programme, including during shutdowns and pipework break-ins- Developed commissioning programme incorporating significant temporary works to maintain treatment process- Conducted detailed sampling and analysis routine to ensure effective establishment of ground breaking nitrogen removal process- Commissioned plant and ensured client compliance with upcoming Environment Agency revised discharge consent - Site Acceptance Testing of plant prior to handover- Produced detailed and effective commissioning documentation- Developed and delivered training to operational staff