CDM & Project Management
Expertly Planned Industrial Projects, Safely Managed, Delivered With Confidence
Ainscough Industrial Services provides CDM project management across the UK for complex industrial projects, including machinery moves, installations and factory relocations.
Where required, we can act as Principal Contractor under CDM 2015, taking responsibility for managing the construction phase and coordinating health and safety compliance across your entire project.
From early planning and risk management through to execution and handover, our experienced project managers provide a single point of accountability, helping minimise disruption, control costs, and keep critical deadlines on track.
With specialist in-house teams, equipment and industrial expertise across the AIS Group, we manage the details so you can focus on keeping your operation moving safely and efficiently.
Why Partner With Ainscough Industrial Services to Manage Your Project
When you appoint Ainscough Industrial Services to manage your project, you gain a partner with extensive experience delivering complex industrial projects and managing CDM requirements that underpin safe, well-controlled construction work.
Proven Project and CDM Experience
We have delivered thousands of complex industrial projects across a wide range of industries, so we understand the practical and regulatory challenges involved in managing work safely in demanding environments. Our project managers have the experience to identify risks early, coordinate multiple activities, and ensure that appropriate planning, documentation, and controls are in place throughout the project.
For qualifying projects, Ainscough Industrial can act as CDM Principal Contractor under CDM 2015, taking responsibility for managing the construction phase and coordinating health, safety and welfare across the site.
One Partner, Multiple Specialist Capabilities
Ainscough Industrial Services draws on the specialist skills, resources and expertise across the wider AIS Group to deliver complex projects as one coordinated team. From machinery installation and relocation, heavy lifting and transport to mechanical and electrical engineering, we bring together the right capabilities to meet your project requirements.
With a wholly owned fleet of transport and specialist heavy-lifting equipment, and highly skilled teams across the UK and Europe, we provide a single, coordinated solution aligned with your project objectives.
Greater Control and Accountability
With a dedicated project manager taking ownership of your project, you have a clear point of contact and a single team coordinating the work. Our project managers are supported by our customer service team, who ensure that all contacts are logged and actioned, providing full transparency and accountability.
A single accountable project manager helps simplify communication, manage interfaces between different activities, and maintain control over your project costs, safety, deliverables and timescales.
A Safer, More Controlled Delivery
Safety and quality are built into our approach from the outset. Our robust HSEQ systems, specialist expertise and established project management processes help ensure that risks, documentation, compliance and operational requirements are properly managed throughout the project.
Designed Around Your Operation
We understand that industrial projects take place within live operational environments, where downtime, disruption and delays can have a significant commercial impact. We work closely with you to understand your operational, commercial and safety requirements, tailoring our approach to minimise disruption while keeping the project on track.
CDM & Safety Compliance
Navigating the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 is a critical aspect of any industrial project. Our CDM & project management service integrates safety and compliance into every stage of planning and delivery.
Our experienced project managers coordinate:
- Project-specific Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS), identifying and controlling risks before work begins.
- Lift plans and lifting operations, planned for safety and efficiency.
- CDM documentation and compliance, ensuring responsibilities and requirements are clearly managed.
- Management of Principal Contractor duties, where Ainscough Industrial is appointed on qualifying projects, coordinating the health, safety and welfare of everyone involved.
Our project managers ensure all projects meet our stringent HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, Quality) priorities, underpinned by our ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 accreditations.
How We Manage Your Project
From initial enquiry through to final handover, your dedicated project manager coordinates every stage of delivery, ensuring the right people, resources and controls are in place.
1. Early Engagement & Feasibility
We conduct feasibility, site and asset audits to identify technical, logistical and regulatory challenges early, reducing risk and enabling a smoother transition.
2. Comprehensive Planning
We develop RAMS and lift plans, establish deadlines, and assess layouts and mechanical/electrical requirements to ensure your project is managed safely and efficiently.
3. Preparation & Data Capture
We capture detailed asset data through match marking, recording software, data extraction and pre-move preparation, ensuring equipment is safely dismantled and returned to operation with minimal disruption.
4. Decommissioning & Machinery Removal
To minimise workplace disruption, we carefully coordinate personnel, equipment and logistics, including mechanical and electrical isolation, lift-and-shift operations, and relocation or scrapping as required.
5. Logistics, Transport & Storage
To keep your project schedule on track, we manage the entire process from packing and customs documentation, where required, to safe storage and managing transport.
6. Installation, Commissioning & Handover
The final phase includes equipment installation, utility reconnection, commissioning, alignment and testing. We also provide post-project support to help you achieve a safe, compliant and fully operational handover.
How Our Project Management Improves Your Operations
- Minimises operational downtime and disruption.
- Keeps projects on programme and budget.
- Ensures risks and compliance requirements are properly managed.
- Provides clear accountability from planning through to handover.
- Frees your internal team to focus on core operations.
Our Accreditations
ISO 9001:2015 (Quality)
ISO 14001:2015 (Environment)
ISO 45001:2018 (Health & Safety)
Safe Contractor SSIP
Safe Contractor Safe PQQ
Constructionline Gold
Member of RoSPA (Gold Medal Status) & British Safety Council
CDM and Project Management for Turnkey Projects
Our CDM and project management services are a critical component of our wider turnkey solutions. They can be integrated with our other industrial services, including:
Ready to Let Us Take Control of Your Next Project?
From planning and compliance to execution and handover, our fully managed industrial services provide the peace of mind you need. Let our experienced project managers deliver your next industrial project on time and on budget.
Why Choose Our Consulting Services?
AIS’s culture isn’t just a set of words on a page; it’s the very foundation of how we operate. We’re deeply proud of the people-first environment we’ve cultivated across the AIS Group.
It’s about more than just policies; it’s about genuine care for our team’s well-being, continuous investment in their development, and a steadfast commitment to transparent communication. We believe in doing business with integrity, ensuring every interaction, whether with our staff, clients, or partners, is rooted in fairness and responsibility.
Our core values aren’t just ideals; they’re the guiding principles that shape our daily actions:
ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL:
We champion collaborative teamwork across all disciplines and with our clients because we know that together, we achieve more.
STRAIGHTFORWARD SOLUTIONS:
We cut through the complexity with a no-nonsense approach, prioritising clarity and simplicity in everything we do.
UNWAVERING COMMITMENT:
We're 100% dedicated to delivering on our promises, ensuring every job is done right and on time, every time.
PRECISION MATTERS:
We understand that attention to detail is paramount, underpinning both safety and quality in all our operations.
DEDICATED EFFORT:
We believe in hard work, and going the extra mile to ensure every promise is kept and every project milestone is met.
INTEGRITY AT OUR CORE
We operate with unwavering integrity, treating our team, clients, and partners with fairness and respect.
STRAIGHTFORWARD SOLUTIONS:
We cut through the complexity with a no-nonsense approach, prioritising clarity and simplicity in everything we do.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY:
We recognise our duty to protect the planet, striving to increase recycling and reduce our carbon footprint in all operations.
We believe these values are essential, not just for business success, but to create a positive influence on our industry and the world around us.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What CDM and project management support do you provide?
We provide CDM-compliant project management for industrial moves and installations — covering planning, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), programme management, and on-site coordination. A dedicated project manager is your single point of contact throughout.
Can you act as Principal Contractor under CDM 2015?
Yes. On qualifying projects we can take on the Principal Contractor role, managing health, safety, and coordination of all parties on site in line with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
How does a typical industrial project with the group work?
Most projects follow a clear path: an initial enquiry and site survey, a detailed method statement and risk assessment, a planned programme of works, delivery by our specialist teams, and handover with recommissioning support. A project manager coordinates every stage.
Do you carry out a site survey before starting a project?
Yes. A site survey is a standard part of our process. It lets us assess access, weights, services, and site constraints so we can plan the safest, most efficient method and provide an accurate quotation.
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