Complex Projects
controlled delivery
CDM advisory, Principal Contractor support and construction health & safety consultancy for complex industrial, manufacturing and commercial projects across the UK.
Project experience with recognised industrial brands
- Who We Are
Health & safety support that takes pressure off your project team.
Berkia & Whitney Ltd was established in 2017 and brings over 18 years of construction health & safety industry experience. Neil Whitney and Karim Berkia lead the business, with a wider backbone of experienced site managers, consultants, Principal Designers and project support teams delivering around the globe.
Stress removed
Clear, pragmatic support when Health & Safety matters arise.
CDM expertise
Support as CDM Advisor, Principal Contractor or to the nominated Principal Contractor.
Robust site safety
Tried-and-tested management tools used across a wide range of industries.
Director-led, team-backed
Neil and Karim lead the business, supported by a wider specialist delivery team.
Global Project Experience
Project support across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Practical health & safety, CDM and principal contractor support delivered across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
UK · France · Germany · Dubai · Singapore · Wales · Scotland · Cornwall
Why work with Berkia & Whitney?
Experienced support for complex project environments where safety, compliance and delivery all need to stay under control.
Berkia & Whitney provide practical, senior-led health and safety, CDM and Principal Contractor support for industrial, commercial and construction projects. The approach is hands-on, proportionate and focused on helping project teams make clear decisions, manage risk and keep work moving safely.
Practical, site-focused advice
Clear guidance built around real project conditions, live site pressures and the people responsible for delivering the work.
Senior-led project support
Director-led expertise backed by experienced consultants, site managers and Principal Designer support where required.
Strong CDM understanding
Support across CDM compliance, Principal Contractor duties, Client Advisor roles, RAMS, audits and project handover.
Trusted across demanding sectors
Experience supporting recognised industrial, food, beverage, commercial and construction environments in the UK and internationally.
What We Do
Practical Health & Safety Support, Delivered with Confidence
We combine practical site knowledge, CDM expertise and a straightforward approach to help clients manage risk, meet their responsibilities and keep projects moving safely.
Principal Contractor
Full-time site management and Principal Contractor support for project duration.
Pricipal Designer
Pre-construction phase health and safety support, design risk and coordination.
Client Advisor
Independent duty holder advice from concept through to project completion.
CDM Compliance
Independent duty holder advice from concept through to project completion.
Fire Risk Assessments
Independent duty holder advice from concept through to project completion.
Consultancy
Health and safety consultancy, technical advice, gap analysis and improvement strategy.
H&S Training
Health and safety systems, team development and training support.
Site Audits & RAMS
Site audits, GAP analysis, RAMS review and practical compliance reporting.
Our Approach
How We Work
Our directors take a hands-on role in every project, supported by a team of experienced site managers and consultants.
01 - Inintial Consultation
Understand your Project
We take time to understand your specific requirements, existing documentation, and project risks before anything else.
02 — Planning & risk
Tailor the approach
A bespoke H&S plan, RAMS, and CDM documentation package aligned to your programme and stakeholders.
03 — Ongoing support
On-site from day one
Our site managers and consultants are on-site for the duration, not just at the start and end of your project
04 — Compliance & close-out
Reporting & handover
Full compliance reporting and handover documentation, so you have everything you need at practical completion.
Ready to get started? Let’s talk about your project.
Featured Work
Trusted on demanding industrial and commercial project sites.
Coca‑Cola European Partners
Full site management and Principal Contractor support with a team of site managers across multiple work streams.
Nomad Foods Europe
Business-wide H&S audit work across UK and European sites, including technical advisory support.
Carlsberg UK
End-to-end Principal Contractor and Client Advisory appointment for a new packaging line project.
McCain Foods
CDM compliance support across production facilities, including coordination, documentation and site control.
Ready to Start?
Planning a complex project?
Let’s make sure safety, compliance and delivery are under control from the start.