Our services
Practical support for utility businesses, networks and people.
Independent advice and support for organisations developing, constructing, adopting and operating electricity, gas, water and heat infrastructure.
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Market Entry and Operational Readiness
Support for IDNO, NAV and IGT businesses moving from market entry and licensing towards asset adoption and network operation.
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Establish the business
Business development, regulatory and licensing readiness, network ownership models and commercial strategy.
Prepare for operation
Operational readiness assessments, engineering governance and clear responsibilities across tailored policies, procedures and business systems.
Manage asset adoption
Commercial asset adoption agreements and scalable processes covering technical design and construction acceptance, asset handover and the transition to full network ownership.
From a defined task to a wider programme
Stem can support a specific operational readiness issue or support a wider business development programme. The advice draws on experience establishing regulated network businesses and managing commercial and operational responsibilities within multi utility organisations.
02 / Services
Engineering Assurance & Network Operations
Independent technical support across design, construction, commissioning, adoption and ongoing network operation.
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Design and project delivery
Multi-utility design appraisal, feasibility studies, technical acceptance, construction oversight, commissioning assurance and project management.
Safe network operations
Responsible Engineer support, network control arrangements, engineering authorisations and operational procedures. SCO Authorising Engineer and Competent Person services up to 7 bar, including NRO, RO, permits to work and forms of authority.
Specialist assessment and asset records
IGEM/SR/25 hazardous area assessments supporting DSEAR compliance, inspections of network installations, ESQCR inspections and compliance and GIS field data capture for asset adoption and completion records.
Additional delivery and asset support
Support can include site supervision, heat network design and construction, GIS system development, and asset value recovery. Technical reviews consider the requirements of both infrastructure delivery and long-term network ownership.
03 / Services
Accreditation, Compliance & Business Systems
Practical technical management arrangements for multi utility businesses establishing accreditation, reviewing compliance or improving existing operations.
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Accreditation and management systems
GIRS, NERS and WIRS technical advisor support; engineering management systems; technical policies; and operational processes and procedures.
Competence and authorisation
Competency and mentoring frameworks, assessment arrangements, engineering authorisations and clearly defined technical responsibilities.
Inspection, audit and improvement
Safety Case support, technical compliance reviews, ESQCR and SCO audits, corrective actions and inspection of substations, governors, AGIs, gas in flats and meters.
Systems that work in day-to-day operations
An assignment may focus on one procedure, an individual compliance issue or wider management arrangements. The aim is to make requirements, responsibilities, evidence and review processes clear to the people using them and embed them as business as usual processes.
04 / Services
Leadership, Mentoring & Development
Support for engineering professionals, technical managers and operational teams taking on new responsibilities or developing their capabilities.
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Leadership and professional development
Engineering leadership, mentoring for technical managers, professional development and organisational capability reviews.
Competence in practice
Competency assessment, individual development plans, SCO mentoring and knowledge transfer through real engineering and operational work.
Targeted technical training
EUSR-approved training delivery, including SHEA Gas, Water and Power, National Water Hygiene and DOMS, alongside bespoke technical development and GIS field data capture training.
Training as a supporting capability
Training can be delivered directly or arranged through suitably qualified specialist associates where appropriate. It complements Stem’s consultancy, mentoring and engineering support.
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Discuss your requirements with Stem.
If your organisation requires independent utility network advice, technical assurance or support with its development and operational arrangements, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss how Stem can assist.