"Quality & Technical Audits that Strengthen Competence, Compliance & Confidence"

ABOUT

At Philip Bralsford Consultancy & Training, we deliver specialist Quality & Technical Audits that go beyond compliance — identifying root causes, strengthening systems and driving measurable improvement across metals, welding and engineering materials industries.

Led by Philip Bralsford, Chartered Engineer, Metallurgist, Materials Engineer, Welding Specialist and Lead Auditor, our audits combine deep metallurgical & materials understanding with decades of practical experience in manufacturing, welding, fabrication and certification environments.

We help organisations achieve technical assurance, operational integrity and audit‑ready performance.

Our Audit Expertise

We specialise in engineering‑level audits that translate complex requirements into clear, actionable outcomes:

• Metallurgy & Materials Engineering Audits – review of manufacturing processes, procedural & specification compliance, witness testing and test data integrity.

• Fabrication & Welding Technology Audits – review of WPSs, WPQRs,  personnel competence, welding coordination, welding quality management, welder & welding operator qualifications & inspection processes.

• Quality Management Audits – assessment of quality systems, competences, documentation, corrective actions, continuous improvement, policies & procedures.

• Supplier & Subcontractor Audits – independent evaluation of technical capability and compliance with ISO quality standards and other metals and materials technical standards.

• Process & Product Audits – manufacturing processes, inspections, consistency, defect trends ,investigations and process validation.

We possess extensive quality system audit experience which includes: BS EN 1090, ISO 3834, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 14731 & ISO 17025.

We also offer bespoke Audits to clients' own Quality / Manufacturing / Technical / Purchasing standards. 

Each audit is structured to deliver clear findings, practical recommendations and measurable improvement.

Why Clients Choose Us

• Technical depth – audits led by a Chartered Engineer with advanced qualifications in metallurgy, engineering materials and welding technology

• Industry experience – background spanning leading engineering companies including British Steel, Sheffield Forgemasters and Corus

• Outcome‑driven approach – findings translated into actionable improvement plans

• Independent assurance – trusted by certification bodies and engineering organisations alike

Our clients value audits that don’t just identify non‑conformances — they strengthen competence and confidence across teams.

Supporting Services

• Technical handbooks and self‑study courses in metallurgy, materials engineering and welding technology

• Training and mentoring for engineers, inspectors and quality professionals

• Strategic consultancy for process improvement and technical documentation

Industries Served

• Metals manufacturing and fabrication

• Welding and joining technology

• Construction and infrastructure

• Nuclear and other high‑integrity metals & materials industries and supply chains

• Certification and compliance bodies

CLIENT FEEDBACK

We have received excellent feedback on our Quality & Technical Audits from our clients who have praised the quality and comprehensiveness of our Audits, as well as the expertise and professionalism of our Auditors. 

Many clients have also highlighted the actionable insights and practical recommendations provided, which have helped them improve their quality management systems and achieve certifications such as BS EN 1090, ISO 3834, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 14731, ISO 17025 & CARES Scheme Appendices. 

Our clients in the Aerospace sector & the Oil & Gas sector commented:

"Philip Bralsford Consultancy & Training has been hired to carry out several individual Audits for the group (Doncasters PLC) where they have supplied us with a very good service throughout. The Audit reports are very in depth and has helped the Group improve its individual Quality systems and also due to the Auditor's in-depth knowledge of the business, gave valuable recommendation for improvements."

"As Technical Director of Balltec Ltd, I found that the technical expertise and advice offered by Philip Bralsford Consultancy & Training to be invaluable. Their experience in the manufacturing of large, high integrity forgings was particularly useful in dissecting detailed customer specifications, writing in house specifications and auditing potential suppliers."

LEAD AUDITOR & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT PHILIP BRALSFORD CEng MIMMM MWeldI DipMet MMet MBA

Philip is a Chartered Engineer with professional accreditation in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering and Welding, Lead Auditor qualifications & decades of industry experience working for leading engineering companies.

With a distinguished academic background, including a Diploma in Metallurgy (DipMet) with Distinction and Master of Metallurgy (MMet) in Advanced Metallurgy from the University of Sheffield, his career has been marked by significant contributions to leading engineering companies such as British Steel, Sheffield Forgemasters and Corus, where he has played a pivotal role in research, product development, quality control and the implementation of innovative solutions.

Philip also possesses extensive Audit experience, including working as a Certification Auditor for the Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels (CARES) & the Steel Construction Certification Scheme (SCCS), as well as Internal Audits / Supplier, Vendor, Subcontractor Audits / Certification Audits and Gap Analysis Audits on behalf of his clients.

Philip's commitment to excellence is further evidenced by his accreditations from professional bodies including as a Chartered Engineer (CEng), professional Member of The Institute of Materials (MIMMM) and professional Member of the The Welding Institute (MWeldI.)

Contact Us 

For a quotation, or for more information on our Quality & Technical Audits, contact our Lead Auditor, Philip Bralsford CEng MIMMM MWeldI DipMet MMet MBA:

• • e-mail: philip@philipbralsford.co.uk

• • Office: +44 (0)114 235 6111 

  • Mobile: +44 (0)7963 099930