QTS was founded in 1992 by Chairman, Alan McLeish, following a £300 loan from his mother. 

The company is a multi-discipline railway contractor providing specialist services in vegetation management, drainage services, fencing installation, training, civil engineering, earthworks, geotechnical services, industrial rope access, specialist plant fleet hire and electrification. 

Headquartered in Strathaven, the group operates on a UK wide basis.

After 30 years in business, QTS has grown to employ over 700 people across the UK and works across the UK as a tier one contractor for Network Rail. 

Over the years, QTS has invested heavily in plant, personnel and software systems, and places a strong importance on the training and development of our staff.

QTS is passionate about helping to develop young people and in 2022, was awarded the Investors in Young People platinum accreditation, the only rail business to hold this accolade.