Challenge
The UK defence nuclear enterprise faces a critical requirement to safely decommission over 20 nuclear-powered submarines awaiting defuel. To meet the target of initiating operations by early 2027, significant upgrades to dockyard and site infrastructure are required. The challenge lies in modernising legacy facilities to meet current safety and regulatory standards while supporting complex, long-term nuclear operations.
Solution
Quest Global provided agile engineering support to accelerate infrastructure readiness and modernisation.
Mobilised a team to conduct an electrical survey within two weeks of request
Operated as an extended engineering support function to accelerate delivery when required
Applied systems thinking to introduce modern approaches to legacy infrastructure challenges
Results – At A Glance
Accelerated operational readiness through rapid deployment of technical workstreams
Established a single point of accountability for high-integrity engineering delivery
Achieved seamless alignment with customer processes and working practices
Developed a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) framework to support future programme scaling
Improved efficiency through prioritisation of high-impact activities
Introduced modern engineering approaches to optimise legacy infrastructure
