We are ESR – Engineering, Safety & Risk Management Consultancy
Elevating technology, engineering and safety for sustainable innovation and reliability.
About Us
ESR Technology is a dynamic, forward-thinking and growing SME with a workforce of 80 employees. Our clients shape the future with us as partners in success.
We are pioneering sustainable solutions with over 50 years of expertise in tribology, materials, non-destructive testing (NDT) and safety & risk management. Our partnerships with major organisations involved in sustainable energy production, transport infrastructure, and space technologies are a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence.
Our work
Our expertise in tribology, engineering, materials, and safety and risk helps our clients to work confidently and manage the engineering challenges of designing, constructing and operating the critical assets.
We specialise in delivering independent technical and engineering consultancy tailored to diverse industries and sectors.
Our commitment to innovation is evident through three centers of excellence that we operate including European Space Tribology Laboratory (ESTL), National Centre of Tribology (NCT), and HOIS , driving cutting-edge research and development (R&D) initiatives.
Furthermore, our dedicated Safety and Risk Management group ensures the safety and sustainability of our clients’ critical assets and operations. We offer comprehensive support and expertise in effectively managing risks to enhance overall operational resilience.
Our collaborative efforts continue to set benchmarks, with a focus on innovation, reliability, and the enduring success of our clients in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
We help our clients drive down operational costs, enhance safety, and promote sustainability in their projects through our expert engineering consultancy support.
Currently, we support energy asset owners and operators to drive the shift towards sustainable power and fuel production. Our role includes aiding in carbon capture, leveraging hydrogen, advancing cleaner energy solutions, and facilitating digitilisation and technology integration.
Simultaneously, we’re dedicated to enhancing infrastructure safety, resolving instances of failure, and mitigating risks in transport and space technologies. Through proactive engineering and non-destructive testing, we aim to extend asset lifecycles, minimising waste, cut costs, reduce operational downtime, and ensure the safety of people and environments.
ESR Strengths
Our people
We are team of highly-qualified, scientists, engineers and technicians who are leading experts in safety, risk, materials. non-destructive testing, and inspection. Together, we enjoy the work we do and the impact we create for our clients.
We take responsibility and use our combined intelligence and common sense approach to tackle difficult challenges that others might overlook or struggle to solve. With our client-centric approach, we are committed to delivering the best solutions to any problem they face. Our mission goes beyond meeting expectations—we strive to offer unmatched expertise and a cooperative approach that drives success for our clients.
Our clients
We forge partnerships that amplify innovation, collaborating with companies operating on land, at sea, and in space. Our clients portfolio includes, oil, gas and energy owners and operators, EPCs, global space and technology companies, transport infrastructure developers and services contractors.
Amidst ever evolving legislation, stringent standards, operational challenges, and the rapid integration of emerging technologies into projects and products, we support our clients in exploring new horizons. Our goal is to help them build legacies with enhanced confidence, reduced costs, and improved performance.
Our future, together
The partnerships we cultivate and nurture together with our clients create new realities.
Whether you’re crafting high-precision technologies, designing substantial facilities, or managing major assets in challenging environments, ESR team of experts are available at your disposal.
We are team of highly-qualified, scientists, engineers and technicians who are leading experts in safety, risk, materials. non-destructive testing, and inspection. Together, we enjoy the work we do and the impact we create for our clients.
We take responsibility and use our combined intelligence and common sense approach to tackle difficult challenges that others might overlook or struggle to solve. With our client-centric approach, we are committed to delivering the best solutions to any problem they face. Our mission goes beyond meeting expectations—we strive to offer unmatched expertise and a cooperative approach that drives success for our clients.
We forge partnerships that amplify innovation, collaborating with companies operating on land, at sea, and in space. Our clients portfolio includes, oil, gas and energy owners and operators, EPCs, global space and technology companies, transport infrastructure developers and services contractors.
Amidst ever evolving legislation, stringent standards, operational challenges, and the rapid integration of emerging technologies into projects and products, we support our clients in exploring new horizons. Our goal is to help them build legacies with enhanced confidence, reduced costs, and improved performance.
The partnerships we cultivate and nurture together with our clients create new realities.
Whether you’re crafting high-precision technologies, designing substantial facilities, or managing major assets in challenging environments, ESR team of experts are available at your disposal.
History & Heritage
The History of ESR Technology’s
Centres and Sectors
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01/ Birth of Tribology and NCT
In 1966, the groundbreaking ‘Jost Report’ highlighted the financial benefits of applying tribological principles. This led to the birth of Tribology as a study of friction, wear, and lubrication, giving rise to three tribology centers in the UK, including the National Centre of Tribology (NCT). With 50 years of experience, NCT offers independent and confidential tribology consultancy, testing, and expertise across various industrial sectors.
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02/ Creation of ESTL
In the early 1970s, the European Space Research Organisation entrusted the National Centre of Tribology (NCT) with establishing the European Space Tribology Laboratory (ESTL). Today, ESTL remains Europe’s hub for space tribology, providing analysis, consultancy, and training. It actively engages in mission-focused tribology R&D, applying lubrication to precision components for space and vacuum applications.
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03/ Establishment of NNDTC and HOIS
The National Non-Destructive Testing Centre (NNDTC) originated in 1967, advancing NDT research and technology transfer. HOIS (Harwell Offshore Inspection Service) emerged in 1982 within NNDTC, addressing asset integrity issues in the offshore oil and gas industry. HOIS is a well respected joint industry project that focuses on assessing advanced NDT technologies and producing good practice guidance for challenging inspection applications across energy industry.
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04/ Formation of SRM Group
The Safety & Risk Management (SRM) Group traces its roots to the 1970s in the Safety and Reliability Directorate of the UKAEA. It pioneered major hazard risk assessment techniques, later expanding into non-nuclear industries. The SRM Oil and Gas business, born in the late 1980s, excels in major hazard risk assessment globally. Integrated into ESR Technology in 2005, these centers of excellence combine their expertise to provide independent technical consultancy, products, and services to loyal clients worldwide.
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05/ Formation of AEA Technology
In 1996, AEA Technology emerged as a privatised offshoot of UKAEA, bringing expertise in diverse areas such as tribology, non-destructive testing, and quantified risk assessments. This transformation marked a significant shift towards a more commercially oriented approach, expanding our reach to benefit a broader range of industries and clients with our extensive diverse expertise and knowledge.
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06/ ESR Technology
In 2005, ESR Technology was formed out of a divestment by AEA Technology , creating an Engineering (NCT, ESTL and HOIS) and Safety & Risk business.
In 2016, ESR Technology becomes an owner managed small and medium sized enterprise (SME).