Safety, Health,
Environmental and
Quality
Protecting people. Strengthening infrastructure. Delivering with confidence.
Putting health and safety first
Safety is fundamental to everything we do. Across every project, we are committed to protecting our people, customers, partners and the communities affected by our work. By embedding safety into every stage of project delivery, we help ensure critical infrastructure is delivered and maintained responsibly, while enabling everyone to return home safely at the end of each day.
Our approach goes beyond compliance. We continually strengthen our health and safety culture by meeting and exceeding industry standards, encouraging open communication and empowering every colleague to challenge unsafe practices, share learning and drive continuous improvement. By listening, learning and acting together, we create safer workplaces and better outcomes for our customers.
Industry-leading standards. Independently verified.
Our integrated approach to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) is underpinned by management systems certified to internationally recognised standards, ensuring every project is delivered safely, responsibly and consistently.
Certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, we maintain robust processes that support the delivery of high-quality engineering services across the UK’s critical infrastructure.
Our commitment to excellence is reinforced through independent assessment, including Achilles UVDB Verify and the Lloyd’s Register National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS). We also have the expertise to operate as both Principal Contractor and Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations.
Together, these independently verified standards give our customers confidence that Ipsum delivers engineering services in line with recognised industry best practice. Relevant SHEQ policies and procedures are available on request as part of our commitment to transparency.
Health and Safety
We create a culture where safety and wellbeing come first. Through proactive risk management, our Be: SAFE and Be: WELL programmes, and a strong focus on physical and mental wellbeing, we empower every colleague to work safely, challenge unsafe practices and return home healthy every day.
Environment
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact while helping customers achieve their sustainability ambitions. By minimising waste, preventing pollution and improving resource efficiency, we deliver engineering solutions that protect the environment and support a more sustainable future.
Quality
Quality is embedded throughout our business. Our accredited management systems, technical expertise and commitment to continuous improvement ensure every project is delivered consistently, efficiently and to the highest standards, giving customers confidence in every solution we provide.
David Foster - Group SHEQ Director
David has 30+ years SHEQ management experience across complex regulated, environments including utilities, construction, highways, rail and public and private sectors.
David is a Chartered Fellow of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CFIOSH) wh0’s focus is to further develop and enhance our SHEQ management systems, developing and maintaining a rolling three-year Occupational Health and Safety Plan, and behavioural safety initiative / programme, engaging with managers, employees and contractors, and further developing / enhancing the health and safety culture within the business.
“Safety is fundamental to everything we do. Our goal isn’t simply compliance, it’s creating a culture where every colleague has the confidence to stop work, challenge unsafe behaviour and continuously improve.”
