Awards & Accreditations
Our awards and accreditations reflect the standard we set for ourselves as a business and the trust placed in us by our clients, partners and industry peers.
They demonstrate our commitment to technical excellence, quality, safety and continuous improvement across every aspect of our work.
Company Awards
From company‑wide certifications to individual professional memberships, these achievements highlight the expertise of our people and the strength of our processes – helping ensure that every project is delivered with diligence, innovation and integrity. This section showcases the recognitions that underpin our reputation and reinforce the confidence our clients place in OFR.
We’re proud to have won:
Building Awards
2025
Engineering Consultant of the Year
Best Companies
2026
3 star accredited / Top 5 best companies (Consultants)
Best Companies
2025
Top 25 best mid-sized companies to work for
Women in Fire Safety
2025
2025 Global Research Award for Carmen Gorska
Building Magazine
2025
Top 10 Consultants and Top 50 Engineers
We have also been shortlisted for:
Accreditations
OFR are committed to providing the best service to our clients and the most effective working practices for our staff. This is demonstrated through our investment in industry recognised practices and has led to successful ISO certifications.
Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE)
The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) is a global professional membership body for those in the fire sector that seek to increase their knowledge, professional recognition and understanding of fire through a global discourse.
Construction Line (Gold Membership)
Golden Member Construction Line. Aligned with the construction industry council and ensures all health and safety documentation meets requirements.
Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials is an effective, Government backed scheme that will help you protect your organisation against a whole range of the most common cyber-attacks.
Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)
The ASFP is the leading trade association for passive fire protection. The Association works closely with Government and International regulatory bodies to improve fire safety standards, promote excellence in fire protection design and installation and to ensure a safer built environment.
BSI Membership
Engagement with the UK’s national standards body, supporting the development, application and certification of recognised British and international standards. BSI’s role underpins OFR’s approach to quality, health and safety, environmental management and technical governance, and supports alignment with independently certified management systems and recognised best practice across the construction and engineering sectors.
ISO 9001:2015
International Quality Management Standard – Confirms that OFR operates a robust Quality Management System governing service delivery, document control, client satisfaction and continual improvement, ensuring consistent and high quality outputs across all projects.
ISO 45001:2018
Occupational Health and Safety Management Standard – Confirms that OFR has an effective Health and Safety Management System in place to identify, assess and control occupational risks, demonstrating a proactive commitment to protecting employees and others affected by OFR’s activities.
ISO 14001:2015
Occupational Health and Safety Management Standard – Confirms that OFR has an effective Health and Safety Management System in place to identify, assess and control occupational risks, demonstrating a proactive commitment to protecting employees and others affected by OFR’s activities.
Information Commissioner’s Office
OFR is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a Tier 2 organisation, demonstrating compliance with UK data protection requirements (Registration No. ZB230501).
Compliance Chain (Bronze Level)
Confirms independent assessment against the SSIP Core Criteria for health and safety competence.
Supply Chain Sustainability School (Silver Level)
Demonstrating ongoing commitment to sustainability and ESG learning.
Fire Protection Association (FPA)
Supporting access to authoritative fire safety guidance and research.
Achilles
Independent assessment of supply chain risk, financial standing, health and safety and operational competence, supporting client assurance during supplier pre-qualification, particularly for infrastructure and construction projects.
Alcumus
Engagement with an established compliance and risk management provider, supporting health and safety, sustainability and supplier assurance requirements commonly used across construction and consultancy frameworks
Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP)
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Individual Professional Qualifications
OFR’s technical staff are individual members of, or working towards membership of, recognised professional institutions including:
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
