Health & Safety

The health and safety of our employees, as well as all individuals working at or visiting our sites and offices, is our top priority. Our mission remains unchanged: Zero Harm – ensuring that everyone goes home safe every day.

Our management systems undergo regular review by external organisations to ensure full compliance with the relevant national standards.

The competency of individuals is ensured through training and development programmes, both conducted internally and provided by external agencies, with a total of 7,686 hours of training delivered in FY25 (FY24: 7,689).

The Group collates extensive data on health and safety including an All Accident Incidence Rate (“AAIR”), which records the rate of all accidents, no matter how minor, per 100,000 personnel in a workforce. AAIR for the year was limited to 3,830 (FY24: 5,248).

The Group’s Accident Incidence Rate (“AIR”), which records the rate of more serious Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (“RIDDOR”) reportable accidents per 100,000 in a workforce, was 213 (FY24: 210). By comparison, the Health and Safety Executive’s figures, published in November 2025, state that the equivalent average for the UK construction industry overall in FY25 was 280 (FY24: 306).

Tamdown’s exceptional performance in Health & Safety continues to be acknowledged by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (“RoSPA”), as they were awarded the Order of Distinction following a remarkable 16 consecutive Gold Awards. Achieving these awards is not only testament to the robust HSQE systems and practices, but also to the collective effort of every team member in upholding the highest standards of workplace safety and wellbeing.

 

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is a vital part of health and safety. A healthy workforce is less susceptible to fatigue and stress, supporting better decision-making and overall productivity.

As part of our purpose, ‘Building Bright Futures’, we believe that our employees are our most important asset. Taking care of our employees is therefore a critical aspect of our long-term strategy. We have a dedicated in-house People team, providing support to all our colleagues, so that working lives are enjoyable and productive.

Our ‘My Bright Future’ (“MBF”) framework has been digitised and is used by individuals and managers to discuss performance and career aspirations. Any training and development needs, opportunities for promotion, internal moves or longer-term career goals are reviewed at the MBF meetings. It is also one of the ways we communicate our business targets with our employees, so they feel connected to our strategy. We endeavour to encourage and support the professional and personal development of our employees.

We strive to offer competitive terms of employment by providing benefits that employees appreciate, while also promoting health and wellbeing and ensuring a positive and safe work environment.

We have been providing a flexible work approach for several years. This includes staggered start and finish times, choices for working from the office or remotely, and adjustments to working patterns.

To support the wellbeing of our employees, our Employee Assistance Helpline (“EAP”) and our network of Mental Health First Aiders – our Wellbeing Champions – help to raise awareness of mental health issues and create an environment in which people feel safe to have conversations and receive help where necessary.