Fortis and Noble
Fortis & Noble: Building Resilient Workplaces & Sustainable Safety Across the UK
Fortis & Noble is a boutique consultancy, based in Kent, dedicated to transforming workplace health, safety, and culture for sustainable success.
Led by industry expert Patrick Ryan MSc, FIIRSM, we blend strategic insight with practical, hands-on delivery, simplifying complexity to build not just compliance, but genuine competence, confidence, and a thriving organisational culture.
We empower organisations across diverse sectors, including infrastructure, rail, construction, and manufacturing, and the Public Sector to proactively manage risks and foster high performing environments. We aim to contribute to reduced incidents, improved productivity, and enhanced employee wellbeing.
Our Comprehensive Services
Psychosocial Risk Management (ISO 45003 & HSE Compliant)
Specialising in identifying, assessing, and mitigating psychosocial risks such as stress, workload, and behavioural dynamics. Our unique CultureMark® Framework goes beyond compliance, embedding psychological safety to enhance wellbeing, boost productivity, and drive cultural maturity.
What we deliver:
- Comprehensive psychosocial risk audits and assessments against ISO 45003 guidelines
- Strategic implementation support with measurable outcomes
- Return-to-work support for psychological health challenges
- Stress management and resilience-building workshops
Comprehensive Health & Safety Advisory & Training
From policy development and risk assessments to management system implementation and continuous improvement, we provide expert guidance ensuring full legal compliance and operational excellence.
Our expertise includes:
- ISO 45001 management system development and certification support
- Fire safety assessments and emergency planning
- Environmental health and occupational hygiene advisory
- Accident investigation and root cause analysis.
- Bespoke training programmes and support.
- Legal compliance audits with actionable recommendations
CDM & Construction Safety Expertise
As seasoned CDM Advisors (Principal Designer & Client Advisor), we provide clear, evidence-based support across the full project lifecycle, helping clients, contractors, and designers meet their CDM duties with confidence.
Specialist services:
- Principal Designer appointments and F10 notifications
- Construction phase planning and safety file development
- Site safety inspections and contractor vetting
- CDM 2015 compliance gap analyses and remediation
- Health and safety file creation and handover
- Temporary works coordination and approval support
SSIP Accreditation Support
We streamline your path to achieving critical industry accreditations. We guide you through the entire process to meet stringent requirements for working with major clients in construction and other sectors, enabling you to demonstrate robust health and safety management.
Accreditation support includes:
- SSIP scheme applications (e.g., SafeContractor, Constructionline Gold, CHAS)
- PQQ and tender safety documentation preparation
- Audit preparation and representation
- Ongoing compliance monitoring and support
RISQS Rail Safety Qualification Support
We provide specialist guidance to secure your RISQS qualification, ensuring your business meets the rigorous safety, operational, and compliance standards required to work directly for Network Rail, Transport for London (TfL), and other major buyers in the UK rail industry. This essential qualification enhances your visibility and access to critical rail contracts.
Qualification support includes:
- RISQS supplier qualification and renewal guidance
- Specific rail safety documentation preparation
- RISQS audit preparation and representation
- Guidance on Railway Industry Commodity Classification List (RICCL) codes
- Ongoing compliance and verification support for the rail sector
Organisational Culture & Leadership Development
We assess and develop cultural maturity, helping you understand how attitudes and actions shape safety outcomes and overall performance, fostering a culture of resilience, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
Culture transformation includes:
- Leadership safety coaching and development
- Behavioural safety observation programmes
- Employee engagement surveys and action planning
- Safety culture maturity assessments
- Change management for safety initiatives
Why Choose Fortis & Noble?
We turn risk into resilience and culture into competitive advantage. With over 20 years of leadership experience and a commitment to practical, impactful solutions, Fortis & Noble is your trusted partner for:
- Deep Technical Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of UK legislation, ISO standards (ISO 45001, ISO 45003, ISO 14001), and industry-specific requirements across multiple sectors.
- Proven Results & Impact: Our clients typically see demonstrable improvements in safety KPIs, often leading to significant reductions in incidents. We provide transparent reporting on safety metrics and their business impact.
- Tailored, Pragmatic Solutions: Every solution is designed to fit your unique business needs, budget, and timeline – not off-the-shelf templates. We work within your operational constraints to deliver maximum impact.
- Proprietary Innovation: Utilising our CultureMark® Framework and integrating cutting-edge digital tools for holistic safety and wellbeing transformation.
- Flexible Service Models: Choose from retained consultancy, project-based support, interim management, or hybrid approaches. We adapt our service delivery to match your preferred working style and budget requirements.
- Cost-Effective Excellence: Competitive fee structures with transparent pricing and no hidden costs. We offer flexible payment terms for long-term partnerships.
Ready to transform your safety culture and build resilience?
Contact Fortis & Noble today for a confidential consultation and discover how we can help you turn safety from a cost centre into a competitive advantage.
Call: 0208 058 9053 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.fortisandnoble.co.uk | Based in Kent, serving the UK
