QMC personnel that work on projects either have a marine or an engineering background and have been involved through their careers with major oil and gas, renewable and civil projects.

This includes heavy lifting operations, SPMT & trailer operations, site setup & site management, cargo surveying, client representative for major renewable projects, oil and gas projects and marine operations.

John in hi viz gear on site

John Small

John Small is a director of Quay Marine Consultancy and is an experienced marine consultant with significant experience in oil and gas, renewables, marine and nuclear industries, with a focus on operational logistics and the movement of abnormal loads by road and sea.

John is an experienced cargo surveyor and has supervised many heavy lift operations, cargo loading, SPMT and trailer operations of all types of cargo including dangerous goods. He is a CPCS qualified Appointed Person, crane supervisor and slinger/signaller for lifting operations with a diploma in lifting equipment inspection from LEEA with a distinction pass and also has a Certificate in Marine Warranty Surveying.

  • Marine Warranty Surveyor on multiple offshore projects
  • Client Representative on multiple projects both onshore and offshore
  • Seagreen – Marshalling Manager at Nigg. 
  • Moray East – Onshore Client Rep for all load ins and load outs 
  • Beatrice Offshore Windfarm – Project Mariner for Seaway Heavy Lifting. 
  • Heavy Lifting Operations 
  • SPMT and trailer operations 
  • Marine lead on EPCI for Offshore Renewables 
  • Site set up and site management 
  • Cargo Surveyor 
  • Client Representative for major renewable projects  
  • LEEA trained lifting equipment inspector 
  • SVQ Level 9 Construction Site Management. 
  • CSCS Site Manager – Black card 
  • CPCS Appointed Person – Blue card 
  • CPCS Crane Supervisor – Blue card 
  • CPCS Slinger/Signaller – Blue card  
  • LEEA lifting equipment inspector 
  • Certificate in Marine Warranty Surveying
  • GWO BST Offshore Safety Training