RSK celebrates 30 years
Published on December 17, 2019As 2019 draws to a close, we celebrate RSKโs 30th year in business
The year 2019 has marked a special year at RSK, as the company has celebrated 30 years in business. RSK was founded in Aberdeen, UK, in 1989 by Chief Executive Officer Alan Ryder, who still leads the company today.
Where it all started
In 1989, Alan left the University of Aberdeen after completing a PhD on the environmental impact of constructing pipelines. Then, with the help of his PhD supervisor, Bernard Kenworthy, he set up a company based on his innovative ideas. In the late 1980s, new environmental legislation had been put in place, so Alan wrote the UK government guidelines on how to implement those environmental regulations for cross-country pipelines and used his expertise to help the oil industry to apply them.
One of RSKโs first big contracts was to support the enormous 411-km North West Ethylene Pipeline running from the Grangemouth (Scotland) ethylene plant to the Stanlow chemical plant in Ellesmere Port (England) which necessitated RSK offices on both sides of the EnglandโScotland border, as the two parts of the UK have different regulators. So, Sue Sljivic, a landscape architect with extensive experience in the oil, gas and power sectors, joined the company to set up an office in Helsby, where RSKโs head office remains today. Together, Alan, Bernard and Sue led the company in the early years, initially focusing on the oil pipeline projects. Gradually, the range of services expanded, as did the client base.
Today
Thirty years on, RSK has expanded by acquisition and organic growth, and has established itself as a leading provider of integrated environmental, engineering and technical services. Today, the group is made up of 70 businesses, all working together to provide services in a range of sectors, including energy, transport and property. It now employs more than 3600 people in over 130 locations across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
When I founded RSK, I had no idea that we would become so successful. I believe this success comes from the culture and spirit that have enabled us to hire and retain so many great people, and that we remain committed to our vision and guiding principles. I want to thank all our employees, both past and present, for making RSK what it has become over the past 30 years.
โI am delighted to be celebrating RSKโs 30th year in business,โ Alan says. โWhen I founded RSK, I had no idea that we would become so successful. I believe this success comes from the culture and spirit that have enabled us to hire and retain so many great people, and that we remain committed to our vision and guiding principles. I want to thank all our employees, both past and present, for making RSK what it has become over the past 30 years.โ
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ RSK is proud to stand alongside members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community.
๐ People deserve to be their authentic selves and love freely without fear.
You can read Graeme and Abigail's full stories next week in RSK insights. Keep an eye on our social media for more information.
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Ryan Dunderdale, Senior Surveyor at Central Alliance, providing technical support and on-site training to datum plate install teams down in Bristol.
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๐ In the June edition of our #employeespotlight, we spoke with with Rosie Pearce at Stephenson Halliday and Carmen Snowdon at WRc Group to find out about their recent achievements ๐
๐ Congratulations to you both!
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"If you donโt feel valued, represented and respected in your workplace, then inevitably your #wellbeing will suffer.โ
๐ In our latest edition of #ADayInTheLife, we spoke with Ellen Lapworth-Maisey, Wellbeing, #Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at RSK โ a fascinating position that helps to create an inclusive and empowering #culture for all RSK staff.
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Some pictures of the Envireau Water staff on site.
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๐ถ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐
#RSKSteps came to an end on Tuesday 31 May after a month of stepping adventures.
๐๐ป ๐ป๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐:
โ๏ธ1449 participants
โ๏ธ332,268,416 steps
โ๏ธยฃ1500 raised for our chosen charity, MIND!
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๐ Join Dirk Van Look and Chris Hughes on our webinar all about #PFAS โ perfluoroalkyl substances, which are both human-made and known to be harmful to humans.
๐ก We will showcase real-life examples to demonstrate how RSK is responding and developing capabilities to assess these emerging #contaminants.
Find out more and register now in our bio!
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๐ In light of #PrideMonth, we are sharing information about how to become a better ally. #Pride offers a sense of solidarity and a platform for expression.
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๐ข RSK is pleased to announce it has further expanded its presence in Ireland by acquiring one of the most reputable tree care companies in the country.
๐ณ Dermot Casey Tree Care was founded in the 1970s by Managing Director Dermot Casey and is one of the most highly regarded tree surgery companies in Ireland, with more than 50 years of experience.
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