Health & Safety
Safe systems of work, competent people, effective supervision and continual monitoring form the basis of our approach to protecting employees, subcontractors, clients and the public.
Compliance, ethics and responsible delivery
Policies & Governance
Our approach to health and safety, quality, environmental responsibility, ethical business and accountable project delivery across Yorkshire and the North of England.
Responsible construction
Standards That Support Every Project
Durkan & Sons Ltd maintains policies and management controls designed to support safe working, consistent quality, responsible environmental performance and ethical business conduct.
These commitments apply across our groundworks and civil engineering activities and help set clear expectations for employees, subcontractors, suppliers and other parties working with us.
This page provides accessible summaries and routes to public information. Controlled or operational documents are supplied directly where appropriate.
Our governance approach
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Leadership
Company directors retain responsibility for policy approval and oversight.
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Implementation
Policies are supported by planning, training, supervision and documented controls.
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Supply Chain
Relevant standards are communicated to subcontractors and suppliers.
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Review
Policies and arrangements are reviewed to reflect business and regulatory change.
Core standards
Our Principal Policies
Explore the commitments that guide how we plan, manage and deliver groundworks and civil engineering projects.
Quality Management
Quality planning, competent inspection, material and product checks, documented records and corrective action support delivery to specification.
Environment & Sustainability
We work to prevent pollution, manage resources responsibly, reduce waste and consider environmental impacts during planning and delivery.
Modern Slavery
We take a zero-tolerance approach to slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking within our business and supply chain.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Our responsibilities extend to the people we employ, the communities where we work, our customers, our supply chain and the environment.
Equality, Diversity & Respect
We are committed to fair opportunity, dignity and respect, and to a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and bullying.
Ethics and accountability
Governance in Practice
Supporting policies establish expectations for honest conduct, responsible purchasing, customer care, risk management and appropriate reporting.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Business must be conducted honestly, fairly and without improper payments, inducements or preferential treatment.
Prevention of Tax Evasion
We maintain a zero-tolerance position on tax evasion and the deliberate facilitation of tax evasion by associated persons.
Customer Care
Clear information, respectful communication, prompt responses and fair handling of complaints underpin our customer service standards.
Supplier Standards
We expect suppliers and subcontractors to support safe, lawful, ethical and environmentally responsible project delivery.
Waste Management
Waste is minimised where practical, segregated appropriately and transferred using suitable licensed arrangements and records.
Risk Management
Risks are identified, assessed, controlled and monitored to support informed decisions and reliable project delivery.
Anti-Harassment & Bullying
Everyone working with Durkan & Sons is expected to treat colleagues and other people with dignity and respect.
Raise a Concern
Concerns involving safety, quality, unethical conduct or our supply chain should be reported promptly for review.
Information governance
Privacy, Data & Website Use
Our public website notices explain how personal information and cookies are handled when people visit the website, submit enquiries or apply for opportunities.
Detailed internal data-protection arrangements remain controlled company documents and are not published through this website.
Controlled documents
Need a Current Policy for a Tender or PQQ?
Contact us with the policy title, project or procurement reference and any submission deadline. We will provide the appropriate current controlled copy where available and suitable for external issue.
Policy summaries on this page are provided for general information. Controlled documents, revisions and project-specific evidence should be confirmed directly with Durkan & Sons Ltd before reliance or inclusion in a tender submission.
Planning a Groundworks or Civil Engineering Project?
Speak with our team about project requirements, tender information, compliance evidence or supply-chain enquiries.
