Kent County Council
Channel Engineering is an approved contractor for Kent County Council.
Established 2008
About the Company
Channel Engineering is a family run business, founded in 2008 by Graham Clark. We bring together practical building skills and experience across mechanical and electrical engineering, steelwork and construction.
Company History · 1 of 2
Company History
Graham Clark began work at Arjo Wiggins Dover Paper Mill at 16. He later worked for Pfizer and on international oil and gas projects, developing his mechanical and electrical engineering experience.
He founded Channel Engineering in 2008. The company has since undertaken extensions, loft conversions, complete house builds and maintenance for homeowners, landlords, local businesses and organisations managing vacant sites.
Graham is a qualified welder. His steelwork includes fire escapes, handrails, balustrades and access structures for homes, businesses and public venues.
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Our Specialisms
- General Building & Construction
- Steelworks & Fabrication
- Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- Property & Reactive Maintenance
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Experience Across Industries
Graham has worked for a number of years as an independent inspector of electrical and mechanical equipment for the oil and gas industry. His work includes Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and installation reporting.
Inspection assignments have taken him to sites around the world, including projects involving Shell and BP. This work sits alongside the building, fabrication and maintenance projects undertaken by Channel Engineering closer to home.
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Equipment & Infrastructure
- Pumps & Power Generators
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- High-Voltage Cables
- Instrumentation & Mechanical Infrastructure
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Time Served & Qualified Excellence
Graham’s engineering career began with a four-year apprenticeship in 1978, learning fitting, turning and welding. His career has spanned paper manufacturing, pharmaceutical facilities and international oil and gas projects.
That practical experience is supported by formal qualifications in engineering, welding and health and safety. His professional development has also covered electrical conversion, instrumentation, risk assessment and safe working practices.
As managing director, Graham plans work, solves technical problems and oversees projects, supported by the skills and qualifications of the wider team.
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Qualifications
HND in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Higher National Diploma.
ONC in Electrical Engineering Technology
Ordinary National Certificate.
City & Guilds Engineering Qualifications
Mechanical engineering craft studies, including machining.
Welding & Cutting
CITB welding qualification and EITB General Welding and Cutting (F10).
NEBOSH National General Certificate
Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, awarded with Credit in 2006.
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Accreditation
SafeContractor Accredited
Channel Engineering Ltd is accredited by SafeContractor, a member of Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP). Our health and safety arrangements are independently assessed against recognised criteria relevant to our work.
For clients, this provides an independent check when choosing a contractor.
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Contractor Approvals
Homes England
We have a long-standing working relationship with Homes England, having met its tender and contractor approval requirements.
Inspection Contractor Approvals
Channel Engineering is an approved contractor for inspection work with Bureau Veritas and DNV (formerly DNV GL), covering Factory Acceptance Testing and installation reporting for the oil and gas industry.
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Company Information
Insurance
We maintain insurance cover appropriate to the work we undertake, including professional indemnity, and meet the insurance requirements of our contracts.
Company Registration
Channel Engineering Ltd is a VAT-registered limited company and is registered under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
Street Works
We hold current street works certification relevant to the work we undertake on or near the highway.
Environmental Support
We support tree-planting projects through ongoing contributions to Ecologi.
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