CHAS renewal after findings
A mid-size contractor failed on RAMS quality and investigation closure. We rebuilt evidence packs, ran internal SSIP-style audits and supported a clean re-assessment.
Service
Contractor Assurance & UK Schemes
Definition: Contractor assurance support helps UK contractors prepare CHAS, SSIP, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditation with evidence packs that match how they actually operate.
We help UK contractors and client-facing operators prepare for CHAS, SSIP member schemes, Constructionline, SafeContractor and principal-contractor assurance. Gap reviews, policy suites, competence evidence and audit readiness — without generic template mills.
The problem we solve
Scheme applications fail because paperwork does not match site reality. Policies are copied from the internet, RAMS quality is weak and corrective actions from last year's audit were never closed. Clients see the gap immediately.
Who it is for
UK contractors pursuing CHAS / SSIP / Constructionline accreditation, FM and property operators managing contractor portfolios, and suppliers facing client HSE questionnaires or CDM interfaces.
Scope
What we deliver
- Gap review against CHAS, SSIP core criteria and scheme-specific questionnaires
- Constructionline, SafeContractor and Achilles evidence pack structuring
- Policy and procedure suites aligned to your actual operations (not shelfware)
- RAMS, competence matrix and induction evidence for assessors
- SSIP-style internal audits and corrective action closure verification
- CDM 2015 duty-holder advice for principal contractor / client interfaces
- Ongoing assurance sampling for multi-contractor portfolios
Method
How we work
01
Baseline against the scheme
We map your current system, records and site reality against the scheme or client standard — highlighting gaps assessors will find.
02
Fix the system, not only the form
Evidence packs are built from genuine arrangements: inductions, permits, supervision, investigation and learning.
03
Dry-run the assessment
We sample sites and records as an assessor would — then close findings before the real visit.
04
Sustain beyond accreditation
Annual re-assessment and surveillance audit rhythms are embedded so accreditation is maintained, not panic-renewed.
Technical depth
Topics covered
- CHAS (Common Assessment Standard) and SSIP member schemes
- Constructionline Gold / SafeContractor / Achilles FPAL
- SSIP core criteria H&S assessment elements
- CDM 2015 pre-construction information and contractor coordination
- Principal contractor / client HSE questionnaire support
- Contractor competence, insurance and induction evidence
- Permit-to-work and high-risk activity assurance sampling
- Corrective action tracking and closure verification
Outcomes
- Accreditation applications backed by credible, site-tested evidence
- Fewer surprises at assessment or client audit
- Policies and RAMS that reflect how work is actually done
- Sustainable assurance rhythm beyond certificate renewal panic
- Stronger contractor interfaces for FM and property operators
Best suited to
- Contractors entering CHAS / Constructionline for the first time
- Businesses renewing accreditation after failed or weak assessments
- FM operators managing large contractor portfolios
- Suppliers facing major client HSE gates or CDM duties
Examples
How this looks in practice
FM contractor portfolio assurance
A property operator needed consistent contractor assurance across 200+ suppliers. We designed sampling, induction standards and corrective action tracking aligned to client KPIs.
UK context — Supports UK contractors and clients under CDM 2015, HSWA 1974 and SSIP umbrella scheme expectations. Accreditation decisions remain with the scheme bodies; we prepare evidence and systems — we do not issue certificates.
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Next step
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