Qualter Hall & Company Ltd, the established engineering business based in Barnsley, West Yorkshire, today announced the appointment of its highly experienced Technical Director, Graham Carr, to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective Monday 1 December 2025.
Drawing on 39 years of service, including 23 years as a director, Graham brings unparalleled operational knowledge to the COO role. His understanding spans the business’s core operations and competencies, key markets and diverse client base.
Martin Kelly, Executive Chairman of Qualter Hall said: “Graham’s commitment and operational insight are invaluable as we navigate the future. The Board of Directors are ideally placed to address the challenges in our marketplace and look forward to leading the business to continued profitable growth.”
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Graham commented, “Having worked side-by-side with the senior leadership team for over two decades, I'm delighted to be stepping into this key role, and confident of a seamless transition. My priority is to support the ongoing development of our talented team and operational efficiencies, ensuring that we continue to evolve in response to changing client needs and maintain our reputation for quality and innovation. This will provide the stability needed to navigate today's challenging marketplace as we pursue our sustained growth strategy.”
The Board is unanimous in its belief that this strategic promotion strengthens the company's leadership structure and positions it for sustained success in the competitive engineering landscape.
About Qualter Hall
Qualter Hall specialises in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) engineering services, with a heritage dating back to 1860. Renowned for solving highly complex and unique engineering challenges, the business provides complete turnkey solutions from design and fabrication through installation, commissioning and aftermarket support.
Operating from a 10,000 sqm production facility in Barnsley, West Yorkshire, Qualter Hall has a multi-disciplined team of over 100 employees. The company serves critical infrastructure sectors, including Bridges and Transport, Harbour Infrastructure, Flood Control and Water Infrastructure, Nuclear and Mining.