Management System Implementation
We design and embed the processes, controls and records your standard requires, built around how you operate rather than off-the-shelf templates, and coach your people until the system runs on its own.
Everything the system needs to work
Implementation follows the six-phase AEC methodology, with deliverables agreed for each phase.
Policy and objectives
Policies and measurable objectives that leadership owns.
Process design
Processes mapped and documented at the right level of detail.
Risk and opportunity registers
Risks assessed with controls and owners.
Documented information
Procedures, forms and records that match the standard and your practice.
Legal register
Compliance obligations identified and evaluated.
On-site coaching
Process owners coached as they run the new processes.
Training
Awareness for all staff and internal auditor development.
KPIs
Indicators and reporting that feed management review.
Six phases, one methodology
- AssessGap assessment, scope and roadmap.
- DesignPolicies, processes, risks and documented information.
- ImplementProcesses embedded with coaching.
- TrainAwareness to internal auditor competence.
- VerifyInternal audit, management review and mock audit.
- Certify & sustainCertification audit support and surveillance readiness.
What you receive
- Policies, procedures and records tailored to your organisation
- Risk and opportunity register and legal register
- Objectives and KPI framework
- Trained staff and qualified internal auditors
- Evidence of a working system ready for certification
When it helps most
- You have no management system yet
- Documentation exists but is not followed
- Customers or tenders require certification by a set date
- You are adding a sector scheme such as IATF 16949 or ISO 13485
- Previous templates did not fit how you work
One partner, gap to certificate
Gap Assessment
Where you stand against the standard, and a prioritised roadmap.
ConsultancyIntegrated Management Systems
Several standards under one policy, risk register and audit programme.
Certification supportMock Certification Audit
A realistic rehearsal of Stage 1 and Stage 2 before the real audit.
Ongoing partnershipOutsourced Internal Audit
Independent internal audits planned and run by registered auditors.
Ongoing partnershipSurveillance & Recertification
Keeping the system effective between audits, including 2026 transitions.
Ongoing partnershipSupplier & Second-Party Audits
Audits of your suppliers against your requirements and the standards.
Implementation FAQ
Do you use templates?
We use proven structures, but every document is written around your processes and terminology. Off-the-shelf template sets are a common cause of failed audits.
How much of our staff time is needed?
Process owners spend time in workshops and coaching. We plan the work around operations and agree time commitments at the start.
How long does implementation take?
Typically 6 to 9 months from a standing start, 4 to 6 months where basic systems exist, and 3 to 5 months for upgrades and integration.
Build a system that works
Tell us your standard, sites and timeline. We reply with a proposal covering implementation, training and certification support.
Certification decisions are made by independent, accredited certification bodies. AEC prepares organisations for certification and does not guarantee certification outcomes.