Our nine guiding principles
RSK Group is a business with an incomparable success story. From its 1989 origins in consultancy, it has consistently grown to become a globally diverse business that leads in environmental and engineering solutions. It is now also one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses.
But what sets RSK apart? It is that, even as the business continues to execute its successful build and buy strategy, it retains a determination to preserve the culture that makes RSK stand out from its peers. This culture remains central to the group’s success.
Our nine guiding principles were established more than 35 years ago and have influenced every key decision made in the business. They serve as a clear blueprint for the themes we believe are critical to our long-term success and they continue to guide our strategy and future business growth.
Hiring, retaining and rewarding talented and dedicated people
Hiring, retaining and rewarding talented and dedicated people
RSK is a business built on exceptional talent. Continued success relies on a motivated, ambitious and enthusiastic workforce and people feeling their contribution is valued and rewarded. Our commitments to employee wellbeing, flexible working and advancement opportunities have led to turnover rates below industry average. We look for talented and dedicated people to build our business from the bottom up and reward our long-serving staff members.
Building enduring relationships with our clients and supply chain
Building enduring relationships with our clients and supply chain
We work hard to maintain a personal service with our clients and suppliers. Our diverse client base operates in the energy, water, infrastructure and the built and natural environment sectors, and many of the world’s best-known names rely on our expertise and commitment. We work with clients to ensure that projects are completed to the highest ethical and environmental standards and are compliant with relevant regulations.
Encouraging continuous improvement and innovation
Encouraging continuous improvement and innovation
We recognise the importance of continuous improvement and innovation in all that we do. We are always seeking to innovate and apply new technologies and approaches to meet our clients’ challenges and drive efficiency. As part of this ongoing effort, we hold an annual Innovation Awards programme to celebrate and reward the innovative thinking that goes on in RSK every day.
Promoting a learning culture in a positive working environment
Promoting a learning culture in a positive working environment
We are committed to doing our best, but we can always do better. This is why RSK creates a supportive learning environment for all employees so that they can maximise their potential for self-improvement and career advancement. As a company with diverse operations, we offer a considerable number of on-the-job learning opportunities across sectors. Additionally, we offer a wide range of internal and external training.
Making strategic investments for sustainable growth
Making strategic investments for sustainable growth
RSK is one of the fastest-growing businesses of its kind. We have a strong track record of acquiring businesses that help expand our breadth of services, geographical reach and client base and are following an ambitious growth strategy to continue that trajectory into the future. We support organic growth with investment in technology, equipment and infrastructure.
Committed to strong, predictable financial performance
Committed to strong, predictable financial performance
RSK is an employee-owned business and is committed to delivering its financial targets and demonstrating robust financial management systems that give stakeholders confidence. Our growth strategy is focused on diversification of our services and customers, the sectors we serve and our geographical reach. Through this diversification, we are best equipped to continue delivering the strong financial performance expected of us.
Maintaining an unwavering commitment to health and safety
Maintaining an unwavering commitment to health and safety
Health and safety is our top priority. Whether in one of our offices, on a worksite or anywhere else, the safety of our staff and everyone touched by our work is of the utmost importance. All employees are empowered to take responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others around them, and everyone is authorised to stop work at any time if they feel unsafe.
Promoting the concept of sustainability in all that we do
Promoting the concept of sustainability in all that we do
Sustainability is reflected in everything we do. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are fundamental drivers that inform how we operate our business and how we support our clients. To demonstrate the steps that we are taking to create a lasting positive impact for our people and the planet, we have published our 2030 sustainability strategy, Second Nature.
Encouraging staff consultation and clear communication
Encouraging staff consultation and clear communication
As a rapidly growing business, an ability to keep everyone in the group informed is vital. RSK is committed to open and clear communication at all levels. We succeed through cooperation because collectively, we are greater than the sum of our parts. We encourage a culture in which all our people feel empowered to reach out to their colleagues, no matter where they are in our organisation.