Chemical Industry ME&I Contractor UK
Safe, COMAH/DSEAR-Aligned Delivery for Process Plants
Studley supports the chemical sector with multi-discipline ME&I and scaffolding services across the UK. We deliver fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, shutdowns, scaffolding, and project management for complex, regulated environments—prioritising safety, compliance and uptime.
Mechanical & Fabrication for Chemical Plants
- High-integrity pipework fabrication & welding (carbon/stainless/exotic alloys)
- 60,000 sq ft workshops (Knowsley) with dedicated welding bays and strong weekly output capacity
- Quality & compliance: ISO 9001, PED (modules D, DI & EI Annex III)
- Welding procedures to BSEN ISO 15614-1 and ASME IX
Electrical, Control & Instrumentation
- HV/LV distribution systems, MCCs, switchboards, packaged substations
- Control & Instrumentation: PLC conventional I/O installation & commissioning; Foundation Fieldbus/Profibus DP/PA
- SCADA/drive systems, UPS, fibre-optic comms & networking
- Cable management & data networks, access control, PA/Alarm
- Fire alarms (installations; BS EN 54-25 / BS 5839 Part 1), earthing & lightning protection (BS EN 62305)
- Inspection & testing to BS7671 (ECA member; City & Guilds-qualified inspectors)
Hazardous Areas & Compliance
- CompEx installations & inspections overseen by an Ex14 Responsible Person
- Inspections to BS EN 60079-14 and BS EN 60079-17
- DSEAR-compliant reporting and handover documentation
Scaffolding Solutions for Chemical Facilities
Through our dedicated scaffolding division, Studley Elevation, we deliver safe, reliable, and compliant access solutions for chemical-sector projects:
- Scaffolding planning – tailored to complex chemical plant layouts
- Installation by certified scaffold operatives – safe and efficient site delivery
- Inspection & maintenance – ongoing safety compliance throughout project duration
- Expertise across shutdowns, maintenance, and project works
- Available as part of integrated ME&I services or as a stand-alone discipline
Shutdowns, Maintenance & Project Management
- Planned, preventative & reactive maintenance
- Shutdowns/turnarounds delivered safely and on time
- Engineering project management (programme control, HSE/quality plans, subcontractor coordination)
- Integrated scaffolding and ME&I teams for efficient, safer execution
Typical Chemical-Sector Environments
- Upper & Lower Tier COMAH sites
- Industrial process plants, laboratories, clean rooms
- Control rooms, MCCs, switch rooms, data rooms
Why Choose Studley for the Chemical Sector?
- Multi-discipline ME&I + Scaffolding capability for regulated facilities
- Proven compliance: ISO 9001/14001/45001, PED, BS7671, BS EN 62305, BS EN 60079-14/-17
- Accredited assurance: ECA membership; NSI FSQS 121 & BAFE SP203-1 (fire)
- UK-wide delivery with a safety-first culture and robust documentation
Discuss Your Chemical-Sector Project
Need a reliable UK partner for ME&I and scaffolding works in chemical plants? Contact Studley to discuss installation, commissioning, maintenance or shutdown support.
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CHEMICAL CASE STUDIES
View our case studies where we’ve worked in the chemical sector. Please note that we do not list every project on this website.
OTHER SECTORSÂ
We operate in several industries and are always looking into new ones, we've listed just a few below.
Chemical
Carrying out fully-registered compliant installations for Hazardous Chemicals such as Chlorine lines, working to full P.E.R. regulations and supported by relevant documentation.
Petrochemical
Working on live petrochemical installations on a national basis, we carry out work in a controlled and safe manner at all times.
Food & BEVERAGE
Our operatives have extensive working experience in the industry and the requirements of food Hygiene Standards.
Pharmaceutical
Projects carried out including Orbital Welding and complying with F.D.A. standards.
Water & Utilities
We have carried out projects in the water industry nationally, and also installations of building services for various clients.
ENERGY & NUCLEAR
Having carried out orders on renewable energy and power stations and employing operatives.
OIL & GAS
We have been providing engineering solutions to the oil and gas industries for nearly four decades.
POWER & ENERGY
Studley can deliver the full engineering solution to your construction projects within the power and energy sectors.
WHY CHOOSE STUDLEY?
Need convincing that we're the right team for your project? We've listed 6 reasons why you should choose Studley.
30 Years experience
We're a family company that was established in liverpool over 30 years ago. We're 5 generations of engineers, its what we do.
Fully Certified
We're regulated and certified by all of the appropriate governing bodies, we can send proof of any memberships upon request.
We're Award Winning
We regularly win industry awards for our work; not something every engineering company can boast.
we're safety first
We take safety incredibly serious and continuously are re-training and re-evaluating our procedures to make our work and employees as safe as possible.
we're local
We're more than happy to have you come visit us at our Liverpool offices, take a tour of our workshop and get a feel for what we're all about.
one stop shop
We have a vast range of workers here at Studley meaning we can help with just about every aspect of the work, making it easier to choose us for your projects.
