Big Industry Expertise.
Scaled for Local Growth.

Bringing FTSE 100 operational rigour, digital strategy, and 30 years of engineering authority to Yorkshire's manufacturing leaders.

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Strategic Leadership for SMEs

Manufacturing SMEs often hit a "Growth Ceiling." You want to scale up, digitize, or improve efficiency, but hiring a full-time Operations Director is a heavy overhead.

Knott Advisory fills that gap. Led by Andrew Knott (EUR ING, MBA Distinction), we provide fractional leadership to help you de-risk capital projects and professionalize your engineering operations.

Core Services

Fractional Director / NED

Monthly board-level oversight to challenge operational assumptions, guide long-term strategy, and bridge the gap between "Technical Reality" and "Business Goals."

The Digital Health Check

A high-impact audit of your current factory systems (IT/OT). We deliver a clear, costed roadmap to move from paper and spreadsheets to data-driven manufacturing.

Capital Project Governance

Independent "Second Opinion" reviews on major CapEx investments (New lines, ERP/MES systems). We ensure you aren't being oversold by technology vendors.

Engineering Mentorship

Coaching your existing Engineering Manager or Operations Lead to step up to senior leadership, instilling professional standards (CMgr/CEng rigor).

The Authority to Deliver

30 years of experience delivering multi-million-pound programmes for global leaders including Novo Nordisk, GE Healthcare, and Takeda.

MBA (Distinction) - Dean's Prize 2025
EUR ING
Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Chartered Manager (CMgr)
Fellow IET (FIET)
Fellow CMI (FCMI)
Fellow APM (FAPM)
Approved Supplier to Tier 1 Life Science Manufacturers & OEMs