Delivering dependable advice and support to the construction, property management, retail and rail sectors, Derisk are specialists in Health and Safety risk management, Competent Person services and Construction, Design and Management regulations (CDM 2015).
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We lead the way in embedding health and safety into design and build from the outset. Our consultancy ensures legal compliance, reduces risk, and promotes collaboration across the project team — delivering safer, smarter projects through expert guidance and proactive planning.
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Featured projects
Our portfolio of completed projects showcases Derisk’s versatility, technical expertise through the delivery of our health and safety consultancy services.
Net-zero regeneration of Lancaster West Estate
LocationLondon W10
SectorResidential
Nature of worksCDM Principal Designer / Advisory Services
Project value £ Confidential
EmployerLancaster West Estate
Northolt Grange
LocationNortholt, London
SectorHousing
Nature of worksCDM Advisor to the Principal Contractor
Project value £ Circa £99 million
EmployerHill Group
Cladding Remediation
LocationHampton Court Brighton Road Worthing BN11 2EF
SectorResidential
Nature of worksCDM Principal Designer
Project value £ 1.4 million
EmployerHampton Court Worthing Ltd c/o Cladding Consulting & Harris Associates
UK Health Security Agency
Locationnationwide
Sectorgovernment
Nature of worksfire safety
Project value £ ongoing support since 2018
EmployerUK Health Security Agency
Avison Young
LocationCroydon
Sectorcommercial
Nature of worksH&S consultancy, fire safety, security and crime consultancy, and legionella
Project value £ undisclosed
EmployerAvison Young
Natural Air (UK) Ltd
Locationnationwide
Sectorconstruction
Nature of worksH&S competent person and safety reviewer
Project value £ ongoing support since 2022
EmployerNatural Air (UK) Ltd
High Speed 1 Ltd
LocationLondon & Kent
Sectorrailway
Nature of workssecurity and crime consultancy (framework consultant)
Project value £ undisclosed
EmployerHigh Speed 1 Ltd
London & Continental Railway
Locationnationwide
Sectorgovernment
Nature of worksH&S consultancy, fire safety, and training
Project value £ ongoing support since 2019
EmployerLondon & Continental Railway
HDR Commissioning
Locationnationwide and Europe
Sectorengineering
Nature of worksH&S consultancy
Project value £ ongoing support since 2015
EmployerHDR Commissioning (previously Andrew Reid and Partners)
Frankham Consultancy Group
LocationLondon
Sectorrailway
Nature of worksH&S consultancy (rail-specific safety and RISQS compliance)
Project value £ 15,000
EmployerFrankham Consultancy Group
Rendall and Rittner
LocationLondon
Sectorresidential/retail/commercial
Nature of workssecurity and crime consultancy, and fire risk assessment
Project value £ undisclosed
EmployerRendall and Rittner
Carluccio’s
Locationnationwide
Sectorretail/commercial
Nature of worksH&S competent person and landlord’s consent
Project value £ circa 50,000
EmployerCarluccio’s
SSP (UK) Ltd
Locationnationwide
Sectorretail/commercial
Nature of worksCDM principal designer, H&S competent person, and fire safety
Project value £ ongoing support since 2018
EmployerSSP (UK) Ltd
Rituals (nationwide)
Locationnationwide
Sectorretail
Nature of worksprincipal designer services
Project value £ 3,400
EmployerRituals Cosmetics
Pret a Manger (nationwide)
Locationnationwide
Sectorretail
Nature of workssafety assurance and principal designer services
Project value £ undisclosed
EmployerPret a Manger
Viridian Housing Association
LocationLondon & Birmingham
Sectorresidential
Nature of workshealth & safety consultancy
Project value £ undisclosed
EmployerViridian Housing Association (now Optivo Housing)
NHS — The Mall
LocationNHS — The Mall
Sectorhealthcare
Nature of worksprincipal designer services
Project value £ in excess of 3 million
EmployerHFM Architects Ltd
Major Capital Works (RBKC)
LocationLondon SW3
SectorResidential
Nature of worksPrimary Principal Designer & Health & Safety Advisor
Project value £ £100M+ across multiple projects
EmployerRoyal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
Grenfell Tower
LocationGrenfell Rd
Sectorresidential
Nature of worksprincipal designer services
Project value £ confidential
EmployerRoyal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) prior to transfer to DLUCH
Greenwich Millennium Village
LocationLondon SE10
Sectorresidential
Nature of worksprincipal designer services
Project value £ 3.2 million
EmployerGreenwich Millennium Village Management Ltd
Retained H&S compliance services
LocationMainland UK Sites
SectorRailway, Airport & Road Transport
Nature of worksCDM Principal Designer, Competent Person, Fire & Legionella Risk Assessments
Project value £ Confidential
EmployerSelect Service Partners (UK) Ltd
Framework security consultancy
LocationLondon & Kent
Sectortransport/ government
Nature of worksprovision of counter-terrorism security compliance and assurance
Project value £ undisclosed
EmployerHS1 Limited/Mitie Technical Facilities Management Ltd
Harry Fairclough Construction Ltd
LocationWarrington WA1
Sectorcommercial
Nature of worksretained CDM and H&S consultancy services
Project value £ undisclosed
EmployerHarry Fairclough Construction Ltd
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Common CDM Compliance Errors & How to Prevent Them
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Failure to Appoint Duty Holders in Writing
The Issue: Clients often forget to formally appoint a Principal Designer or Principal Contractor.
Why It Matters: Without written appointments, clients may unknowingly assume legal responsibilities.
How to Prevent It:
– Always appoint duty holders in writing.
– Ensure they are competent (skills, knowledge, experience, training).
– Keep appointment records as part of your project documentation.
Missing or Incomplete Documentation
The Issue: Key documents like the Construction Phase Plan or Health & Safety File are often overlooked.
Why It Matters: Non-compliance can lead to HSE enforcement, fines, or project delays.
How to Prevent It:
– Use standard templates and assign clear ownership.
– Keep documents updated throughout the project.
– Share relevant information with all duty holders.
Inadequate Site Welfare Provisions
The Issue: Basic welfare facilities are missing, especially on smaller sites.
Why It Matters: Breaches can result in prohibition notices and reputational damage.
How to Prevent It:
– Plan welfare facilities before work begins.
– Ensure they meet legal standards.
– Regularly inspect and maintain them.
Poor Communication Between Duty Holders
The Issue: Designers, contractors, and clients fail to coordinate effectively.
Why It Matters: Safety risks may go unaddressed, and responsibilities become unclear.
How to Prevent It:
– Hold regular coordination meetings.
– Use shared platforms for document updates.
– Encourage open dialogue across teams.
Overlooking Design Risk Management
The Issue: Designers fail to eliminate foreseeable risks during the design phase.
Why It Matters: Unsafe designs can lead to hazards during construction or maintenance.
How to Prevent It:
– Apply the Hierarchy of Risk Control.
– Conduct design risk reviews early.
– Record decisions and residual risks in the Health & Safety File.
Lack of Competency Checks
The Issue: Contractors and designers are appointed without verifying qualifications.
Why It Matters: Increases the risk of accidents and legal liability.
How to Prevent It:
– Use a competency checklist during procurement.:
– Request evidence of training and experience.:
– Maintain a register of approved suppliers.