Affiliations

RSL Project Solutions Ltd is directly associated with the following Professional Bodies and Trade Associations:

RSL Project Solutions is a full member of ADS. ADS is the Premier Trade Organisation for all companies operating in the UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries. Farnborough International Limited (FIL) which runs the Farnborough International Airshow, is a wholly owned subsidiary.

RSL Project Solutions is a member of the Federation of Small Businesses. The FSB is the UK’s largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has 200,000 members across 33 regions and 194 branches.

RSL Project Solutions Ltd holds the following certifications and committments:

RSL Project Solutions hold Cyber Essentials certification, thus demonstrating that in addition to supporting others with their cyber security, we also implement it effectively on our own systems. Cyber Essentials was developed in collaboration with industry partners, including the Information Security Forum (ISF), the Information Assurance for Small and Medium Enterprises Consortium (IASME) and the British Standards Institution (BSI), and is endorsed by the UK Government. It was launched in 2014 by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills..

RSL Project Solutions has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant. As a signatory we have committed to recognising the value serving member of the Armed Forces, both regular and reservists, veterans and their families contribute to our business and our community. Our Armed Forces provide an essential service to all of us, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment. RSL is committed to providing this.

RSL Project Solutions’ extensive network of Associates are security cleared (either SC or DV) and bring expertise and high professional standards gained through varied careers in industry and the military. Our Associates typically have Corporate Membership of one or more of the following Professional Bodies.

The Association for Project Management is committed to developing and promoting project and programme management through its FIVE Dimensions of Professionalism.The association is a registered charity with over 20,000 individual and 500 corporate members making it the largest professional body of its kind in Europe. As part of its strategy to raise awareness and standards in the profession it is currently in the process of applying for a Royal Charter.APM’s mission statement is “To provide leadership to the movement of committed organisations and individuals who share our passion for improving project outcomes”.

For over 140 years the IET has been inspiring, informing and influencing the global engineering community, supporting technology innovation to meet the needs of society. With the complexity and diversity of the engineering world the role of the IET is more relevant now than it ever has been.Professional registration is formal recognition that an individual has met standards of knowledge, understanding and competence set by the Engineering Council.IET Fellows and Members can apply for registration with the Engineering Council through the IET.Professional registration demonstrates commitment to the profession and to professional standards. Becoming professionally registered provides recognition of expertise and offers greater influence within industry.

The guiding principles of the Royal Aeronautical Society are embodied in this extract from the Society’s Royal Charter: “The objects and purposes are the general advancement of aeronautical Art, Science and Engineering and for promoting that species of knowledge which distinguishes the profession of Aeronautics (which expression includes Astronautics)”.As the world’s only professional body dedicated to the aerospace community, it exists to further the advancement of aeronautical art, science and engineering around the world.Established in 1866, the Society has been at the forefront of developments in aerospace ever since, seeking to:

Promote the highest professional standards in all aerospace disciplines
Provide specialist information & act as a central forum for the exchange of ideas
Play a leading role in influencing opinion on aerospace matters
Her Majesty The Queen is the Society’s Patron.

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is one of the fastest growing professional engineering institutions. Headquartered in London, but with operations around the world, the Institution has over 100,000 members in more than 140 countries, working at the heart of the most important and dynamic industries.With a 160-year heritage supporting us and Her Majesty the Queen as their patron, today’s Institution is a forward-looking, campaigning organisation. By working with leading companies, universities and think tanks, they create and share knowledge to provide government, businesses and the public with fresh thinking and authoritative guidance on all aspects of mechanical engineering.

The aim of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) UK Chapter is to foster the definition, recognition, understanding and practice of world class systems engineering in Industry, Academia and Government.
Objectives

To provide a focus for debating all issues of relevance to systems engineering and exchange of knowledge
To promote improvements in systems engineering education and research and to establish standards
To improve the professional status of all persons engaged in the practice of systems engineering
To encourage Government, Academic and Industrial support for research and educational programmes that will improve the systems engineering process and its practices.
Practical solutions for practising systems engineers
A Systems approach to Systems Engineering
As broad a membership as possible – we can all learn from each other.