Safe, reliable access & industrial services you can trust.

WA owned and operated for 20+ years, SMS combines integrity and expertise to deliver smarter, cost-effective solutions.

Proudly West Australian

Since 2001, SMS has provided quality advice, impeccable service and innovative solutions to our clients.

With an emphasis on risk assessment and safety, our talented team work across greenfield construction, industrial and mine maintenance, oil and gas, civil and commercial projects to set the benchmark in service delivery.

Our journey has seen us grow from a one-person operation into the successful Tier 1 business and first-choice contractor that it is today.

Scaffolding & Design Services

Custom scaffolding and engineered access solutions — safe, flexible systems designed for projects of every scale.

Scaffolding & Design Services

Custom scaffolding and engineered access solutions — safe, flexible systems designed for projects of every scale.

Rope Access Services

Safe, efficient rope access solutions — delivering inspections, maintenance, and installation in hard-to-reach environments.

Rope Access Services

Safe, efficient rope access solutions — delivering inspections, maintenance, and installation in hard-to-reach environments.

Corrosion Control

Advanced corrosion control — extending asset life with tailored protection, inspections, and specialised application methods.

Corrosion Control

Advanced corrosion control — extending asset life with tailored protection, inspections, and specialised application methods.

Protective Coatings

Protective coatings engineered for harsh conditions — extending asset life with ISO-certified, inspector-approved application.

Protective Coatings

Protective coatings engineered for harsh conditions — extending asset life with ISO-certified, inspector-approved application.

Insulation & Cladding

Thermal and acoustic insulation with protective cladding — boosting efficiency, safety, and compliance across industries.

Insulation & Cladding

Thermal and acoustic insulation with protective cladding — boosting efficiency, safety, and compliance across industries.

Confined Space Management

Confined space management with zero major incidents — trusted, compliant safety solutions for high-risk environments.

Confined Space Management

Confined space management with zero major incidents — trusted, compliant safety solutions for high-risk environments.

Access Project Management

Integrated access management — coordinating scaffolding, rope access, and services for seamless project delivery.

Access Project Management

Integrated access management — coordinating scaffolding, rope access, and services for seamless project delivery.

Shutdown Services

Planned or emergency shutdowns — full-service support to minimise downtime and keep operations safe.

Shutdown Services

Planned or emergency shutdowns — full-service support to minimise downtime and keep operations safe.

About SMS Group

About Us

Founded in 2001 by Mark Welsh, SMS Group Services was built on the principles of leadership, teamwork, and resilience.

Our Vision & Values

We believe that by leveraging our values, we can achieve extraordinary things.

Our Partners

Innovative partnerships for ultimate efficiency and safety across a range of applications.

Our Approach

Featured Projects

Defence, Infrastructure, Marine

Access support for defence-related fabrication

Scaffolding & Design
Defence, Infrastructure, Marine

Access services for defence infrastructure

Confined Space Management, Scaffolding & Design
Defence, Infrastructure, Marine

Scaffold and access solutions during naval maintenance programs

Confined Space Management, Scaffolding & Design
Processing, Resources

Tianqi Lithium Project | Rope Access

Rope Access
Infrastructure, Marine

Fremantle Port Authority IC11 Bin NDT Inspection

Confined Space Management, Rope Access
Industrial

Tronox Kwinana Pigment Plant

Confined Space Management, Project Access Management, Rope Access, Scaffolding & Design

What our Clients Say

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Navantia Australia

Program Ship Maintenance Manager

Navantia would like to thank SMS for the services provided during a recent engagement*. The high standards, professionalism, and care for safety demonstrated by the team on-site were greatly appreciated. Working on a complex ship with a demanding final customer is not easy, and SMS exceeded expectations by completing all tasks on schedule and within budget.

As a result of SMS’s assistance, 97% of the scope was delivered on time. The remaining 3% was delayed due to incorrect materials provided by our customer. We are confident that we will collaborate again on future programs. The history and records of SMS’s performance will be considered the best value for money in our books. Thank you once again for the support provided, not only during this engagement but also in previous programs, where the outcomes were consistently outstanding.

*project details redacted

ASP Defence

General Manager

I would just like to thank you and your team for a great job with excellent service. Your efforts were well noted and much appreciated. I have no problem recommending your company based on my experience with SMS.

Karara Mining Limited

Peter Gallagher
Maintenance Manager

Whilst in the position of Maintenance Manager at the Karara Mine site from 2013 to 2018, SMS played a fundamental role in our integrated Maintenance Team. In 2011, SMS were awarded the access package for the supply of confined spacing equipment and personnel for the initial construction of the Karara Mining magnetite processing plant. They transitioned from construction into commissioning and in 2013 secured a 3-year operations and maintenance contract. This contract was renewed in 2016 and again in 2019. SMS were also awarded the Confined Space Management contract in 2016. SMS are key players in all Major Shutdowns at KML, supplying more than 120 personnel and 500 tonnes of equipment.
Throughout my dealings, I have found SMS to be very professional, client focused, and team orientated. Their positive attitude and problem solving supported by exemplary safety standards is reflected in their 9-year tenure as access providers at KML. I would certainly recommend SMS Group Services to anyone who values an exceptional Western Australian owned company that consistently delivers high quality service.

Premier Coal

Luke Mott
Maintenance Planner

Responsiveness is critical in today’s business and safety is at premium within our site. Without the help of SMS Group Services, their skills and the highly professional team output they deliver time and time again; our shutdowns would never run as smoothly as they do.

Tianqi Lithium

Troy Wilkinson
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

The team safety and productivity performance at SMS has not gone unnoticed over the past months onsite at TLA. As mentioned at our prestart meeting, your team is performing the highest risk activities on site and have achieved nil reportable incident or injury to date. Commendable effort using a team of three to strip the quantity of scaffold so far, along with managing week to week scaffold support for maintenance tasks.

Fremantle Port Authority

Rob Bland
Maintenance Supervisor

SMS group have been providing a service to Fremantle Ports for 3 years and throughout my dealings with them over that time, I have always been satisfied with their performance. They are professional, punctual and continue to deliver on all tasks provided to them in a safe and timely manner. Their Operational Team work closely with our planning division to plan and execute all work, with safety as their highest priority. I would highly recommend SMS Group Services for your access needs.

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