Our journey to Knowingly Safe is crucial so that everyone is switched on to safety 24/7 at work and at home. During a severe winter storm that caused a two day power outage, Ewan Kerr, technical manager at NG Bailey, and his wife, relied on their open fire for continuous...
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NG Bailey volunteers assist charity with storm damage
Volunteers from our key delivery partner NG Bailey have been busy helping a West Cumbrian charity recover from the storms that hit the region earlier this year. Storms damaged one of the polytunnels at the Goodlives project, based at Westlakes Science Park. Goodlives is a growing project that aims to...
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New chapter for Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick on PPP
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK) has officially opened a new office, at Westlakes Science and Technology Park, marking a significant milestone in its 47-year partnership with Sellafield and its role within PPP. As a Key Delivery Partner (KDP) on PPP, this move reinforces BBK’s commitment to major projects, providing a modern...
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BBK recognised on SRP for Safety Energy efforts
(L-R) John Leslie, SRP Project Director, presenting Cameron Fletcher, BBK, with the Safety Energy Contractor of the Month award. One of our Key Delivery Partners (KDPs), Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK), started the year off on a high note - being recognised with our Sellafield Product and Residue Store Retreatment Plant's...
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Life Saving Principles in focus: Plant and Machinery
Working with plant and machinery can present various hazards and risks that can lead to serious injuries or fatalities if not managed properly. This is why the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Hub has introduced the Plant & Machinery Life Saving Principles to keep everyone work Knowingly Safe. We will be...
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Roof slab concrete pour gets underway
The first of seven concrete pours on the roof slab of SRP's process building got underway last week as it progresses towards being fully weathertight, a project wide objective the team is expected to achieve in the coming months. Around 350 cubic metres of concrete was poured at a rate...
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Bulk excavation complete on project
Our Intermediate Level Waste - East Zone (ILW-EZ) project continues to make significant strides in safety, excavation, and surface preparation - with strong collaboration and innovative solutions leading the way. A major milestone has been hit with the completion of bulk excavation work, with 130,000 cubic metres of material successfully...
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SRP’s roof slab concrete pour gets underway
The first of seven concrete pours on the roof slab of SRP's process building got underway last week as it progresses towards being fully weathertight, a project wide objective the team is expected to achieve in the coming months. Around 350 cubic metres of concrete was poured at a rate...
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National Apprenticeship Week – meet our PPP apprentices
As we continue our celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, meet Grace and Iain. Before beginning her apprenticeship journey at Sellafield, Grace started her career in a property development company. When she discovered Sellafield and the opportunity to earn while she could learn, she felt it was the perfect fit. Now...
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Ella’s determination shines through with apprenticeship success
Resilience and determination were key for one of our apprentices who has recently completed her Level 4 Quality Practitioner apprenticeship. Ella Dixon achieved her apprenticeship with one of our Key Delivery Partners (KDPs) Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK), marking the end of a journey filled with learning, challenges, and resilience. Her...
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Celebrating PPP apprentices in National Apprenticeship Week!
It's National Apprenticeship Week, an annual celebration which shines a light on how apprenticeships can help build skills for life. Our apprentices are vital in supporting Sellafield in delivering its mission of a clean and safe environment for future generations. Their dedication and enthusiasm, supported by their teams' collaborative and encouraging...
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Supplier Spotlight: Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick
In PPP's first supplier spotlight of 2025, we’re featuring our key delivery partner Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick. Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK) joined our PPP team in 2021 after winning a long-term heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) contract alongside MARCH. In 2022, BBK was also appointed as our long-term electrical and...
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Sir Robert McAlpine aid Creating Careers in Construction cohort
One of PPP's Key Delivery Partners, Sir Robert McAlpine (SRM) has aided a Creating Careers in Construction employability programme focused on adults looking at a career change or entering the sector. SRM collaborated with All Together Cumbria, to deliver a session for their Creating Careers in Construction cohort, helping adults...
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Matt makes a lasting impact at PPP
A supervisor on the SIXEP Continuity Plant (SCP) is making a lasting impact through his leadership and commitment to high standards. Matt Devlin, a supervisor for William King Construction, part of our PPP supply chain, takes pride in seeing his team grow and succeed, while creating a safe, efficient working...
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Knowingly Safe 24/7: First on the scene of gas explosion
An SHE advisor on the Sellafield Product and Residue Store Retreatment Plant (SRP) was one of the first on the scene following a recent gas explosion which rocked a home in Whitehaven. John Dunleavey, an SHE Advisor for Severfield, part of our supply chain, credits his military background and PPP...
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Sir Robert McAlpine help small businesses bridge the gap
Networking can be a daunting prospect to some smaller businesses or voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations – so Sir Robert McAlpine is trying to help them bridge the gap. Over the past year Sir Robert McAlpine has promoted guest invitations to business networking events, offering introduction and access...
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Ged’s commitment to safety observations
Observations are the cornerstone of our safety culture at PPP and general foreman, Ged Young, has made an exceptional contribution to this effort. He has recorded an impressive 550 observations on the Sellafield Product and Residue Store Retreatment Plant (SRP), since the inception of PPP observations. To put this number...
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Knowingly Safe 24/7: A life saved!
A routine Friday night rugby match turned into a life or death situation when Nigel Blacklock, a Senior Site Supervisor on our Box Encapsulation Plant Product Store 2 (BEPPS2) project, collapsed during training at St Benedict's Rugby Club in Whitehaven. Unknown to him or his teammates, Nigel was having a...
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Sharing expertise across social impact at PPP
Early engagement with our supply partners is one of the key aspects of our PPP model – and that is exactly what our social impact team have been doing. The social impact team held a joint workshop with our key delivery partner (KDP) representatives to look at social impact plans...
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PPP Quality Hub shares learning and knowledge
The seventh PPP Quality Hub was plenty of collaboration and information gathering. Representatives from PPP, the client, Key Delivery Partners and the wider supply chain came together to share learning and knowledge across the quality spectrum. The theme for the morning was Counterfeit Fraudulent and Suspect Items (CFSI) and how...
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