Independently verified and maintained
SafeContractor Approved
Valid to November 2026 · Ref: RH2968SafeContractor approval confirms that UA-5 meets the health and safety standards required by major infrastructure and facilities clients. Assessed and verified by Alcumus under the SSIP framework.
SSIP Member
Supply Chain SafetyUA-5 is assessed under the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) framework, providing pre-qualification assurance to clients across the supply chain. SSIP membership is widely required for Tier 1 contractor frameworks.
QTRA Registered
Quantified Tree Risk AssessmentUA-5 team members are registered users of the Quantified Tree Risk Assessment system — the industry-standard methodology for probability-based tree risk quantification used by utilities, local authorities and estate managers.
Held across the UA-5 surveying team
City & Guilds Level 4 — Utility Arboriculture Surveying
NPTC / Ofqual RegulatedThe primary qualification for utility vegetation surveyors. Covers Utility Arboriculture Surveyor Theory and Practical assessment — Accreditation Number 603/7891/8.
Lantra — Professional Tree Inspection (PTI)
Lantra AwardsLantra-accredited PTI qualification confirming competence in systematic visual tree inspection methodology, risk assessment and reporting.
Qualsafe Level 3 — Forestry First Aid +F (RQF)
Ofqual RegulatedForestry-specific first aid qualification required for all operational and survey staff working in woodland and infrastructure environments. Certificate Number 3279601.
RFS Certificate in Arboriculture
Royal Forestry SocietyFoundation arboricultural qualification awarded by the Royal Forestry Society, confirming knowledge and competence in the principles and practices of arboriculture.
Basic Electrical Knowledge — UA1 IRL
Irish Network SpecificRequired qualification for surveyors working on the Irish electricity network. Covers ESB network identification, Telemess and earthing requirements, live and vicinity zones, and site safety.
Manual Handling, Working at Height
HSE CompliantAll field staff hold current training in Manual Handling and Working at Height in accordance with HSE requirements and DNO operational safety standards.
Comprehensive cover for infrastructure operations
Employers Liability
Insurer: Covéa Insurance plc. Policy: BAC06873064924. Cover period: February 2025 to February 2026.
Public Liability (Combined)
Primary £5M with Covéa Insurance plus £5M excess layer with Pen Underwriting Limited. Policy: P-POR-XOL-0037435.
Professional Indemnity
Insurer: American International Group UK Limited. Policy: 34122461. Cover period: June 2025 to June 2026. Any one claim.
Insurance schedules are valid at the time of publication. Current certificates are available on request. Cover periods are subject to annual renewal.