Health, Safety, Environment, Quality (HSEQ) & Wellbeing
Our health and safety culture is key to the success of Network Plus.
At Network Plus, the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, partners and the communities we work in is fundamental to everything we do.
We are committed to creating safe, inclusive and supporting working environments while delivering high-quality infrastructure services across the UK.
Our HSEQ framework is embedded across all operations, ensuring we meet regulatory requirements, maintain the highest standards of quality, and continually improve how we protect people and the environment.
Health & Safety
Safety is our first priority and a shared responsibility across our business. We operate a proactive safety culture that goes beyond compliance, focusing on prevention, engagement and continuous improvement.
We achieve this through:
Robust safety management systems & clear accountability
Comprehensive training and competence development
Regular audits, inspections and performance monitoring
Strong leadership visibility and workfroce engagement
Learning from incidents, near misses & applying industry best practice
Our goal is simple: everyone goes home safe, every day.
- Certified ISO 45001:2018
- RoSPA Award Winners.
Environment
We recognise our responsibility to minimise environmental impact and support the transition to a more sustainable future.
Our environmental approach focuses on:
- Reducing carbon emissions and resource use
- Protecting biodiversity and natural habitats
- Preventing pollution and managing waste responsibly
- Supporting sustainable design, construction and maintenance practices
- Working collaboratively with clients and supply chain partners to deliver environmental improvements
Environmental considerations are integrated into project planning and delivery, ensuring long-term value for communities and clients.
Certified ISO 14001:2015
Investment in technology & solutions
Wellbeing & Mental Health
We believe that a healthy, supported workfroce is essential to delivering safe and successful projects.Our wellbeing strategy recognises the physical, mental and emotional challenges of working in the utilities and infrastructure sector.
Mental Health Support:
We actively support mental wellbeing through:
- A network of trained Mental Health First Aiders country-wide
- Access to confidential support and signposting services (through our EAP)
- Partnerships with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, providing specialist support for construction workers and their families
- Open conversations to reduce stigma and encourage early intervention
Wellbeing training available…
We provide wellbeing and mental health awareness training for leaders and teams, helping managers recognise the signs of stress, support colleagues effectively and create positive, inclusive working environments.
Flexible Working & Inclusive Benefits
We recognise that people perform at their best when they can balance work with life outside of the workplace.
Where roles and operational requirements allow, we offer:
- Flexible working models, including adjusted hours and hybrid arrangements
- Salary sacrifice schemes, supporting financial wellbeing and lifestyle choices
- Volunteering days, enabling colleagues to support causes that matter to them
- A commitment to being a menopause-friendly employer, with guidance, awareness, and support available to colleagues and managers.
- These benefits form part of our wider commitment to inclusion, equality and long-term wellbeing.
Quality
We are committed to delivering right-first-time outcomes and consistently high standards of workmanship. Quality is maintained through:- Clearly defines processes and controls
- Skilled, trained and competent teams
- Continuous performance measurement and improvement
- Strong governance and assurance frameworks
- Collaborative working with clients to meet contract and regulatory requirements
Certified ISO 9001:2015 for Utilities, Transportation and Highways activities.
