The client
Founded in 1970, Richard Alan Engineering is one of the most innovative, ambitious and capable engineering firms in the North of England.
From humble beginnings, the company has grown from a partnership between two friends to a successful international business. The workforce now exceeds 140 people, and each and every one of them has an important role to play in the success of the business. This collection of talent and resources allows the company to provide integrated engineering solutions across a variety of applications, making for a more collaborative, cost-effective and professional service.
The Richard Alan team is involved in the design, manufacture and installation of some of the most innovative engineering solutions within the water, chemical, paper, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and food and drink industries across the UK and Europe.
The challenge
In 2021, Richard Alan Engineering won a contract to assist a leading electrical contractor in providing specialised ATEX installation and inspection services for a CompEx environment.
“We’ve worked alongside Citi Group on various projects over the years, and we’ve always maintained a great relationship with Nick and the team,” says Steve Batty, Director at Richard Alan Engineering. “A lot of the projects we work on require a very specific and specialised skill set, and we’ve always found that the team at Citi Group has the knowledge and expertise to help us deliver these projects.”
The solution
“Citi Group sent out a senior member of their team, Daniel Barnes, to assess and complete the project. Daniel remained on site and worked alongside our own management team to keep the project running smoothly. He ensured confidence for the team at all stages, and the work was completed with the precision and quality of workmanship that we have come to expect from Citi Group.”
The result
“Our client put a very strict deadline of March 2022 in place for the vital testing and commissioning works to be completed prior to the plant going live, and the Citi Group team was able to finish all works on time and on budget. Citi Group never fail to deliver a professional service – each member of their team is equally dedicated to getting the work done to a high standard. We’re pleased to see that our working relationship continues to grow from strength to strength, and we’re proud to work alongside the Citi Group team on day-to-day and larger scale projects.”
