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SSIP SCHEME SELECTOR · 2 MINUTES · SCHEME-AGNOSTIC

Find out which SSIP scheme wins you the contracts you want.

There are dozens of SSIP schemes, and most contractors pick one because a single client asked for it. Then the next client asks for a different one, and you're paying for two. Answer five questions and we'll help you confirm which scheme your clients require, before you spend a penny.

SSIP scheme selector

What's prompting the SSIP question?

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WHICH SCHEMES WE COVER

We're scheme-agnostic, so the answer is the right scheme for your work.

We work across every major SSIP scheme, which means the recommendation you get is matched to the contracts you're chasing, not the one we happen to sell.

CHAS

Widely accepted across construction and a common requirement on main-contractor supply chains. One M&E contractor achieved CHAS in four weeks with us.

SafeContractor

Suits a broad mix of trades and clients. A solid all-rounder when your work spans several sectors rather than one.

Constructionline

Carries real weight with public-sector, local-authority and housing-association buyers, and the tiers above Gold prove higher assurance.

SMAS Worksafe

Widely recognised across construction and often accepted interchangeably with CHAS through SSIP mutual recognition.

Acclaim

Frequently requested alongside Constructionline and recognised across the SSIP family, so one assessment can stretch further.

Achilles

Common in utilities, rail and large infrastructure supply chains where buyers run their own pre-qualification networks.

Scheme-agnostic advice

We have no incentive to push one scheme, because we help clients achieve all of them. You get the scheme that wins your work, not ours.

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WHY TRUST THE ANSWER

A selector points you in the right direction. A consultant gets you there.

The selector gives you a steer on which scheme your clients are likely to require. Charlotte does the rest: she runs the application, gets the paperwork ready and stands with you when a client or an assessor asks for proof.

Charlotte
Charlotte
SSIP & Accreditation Specialist

“Most contractors had the safety right all along. The job is turning what you do into evidence an assessor accepts, first time. I got an M&E contractor through CHAS in four weeks.”

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QUESTIONS

Common questions

Which SSIP scheme is best?
There is no single best scheme. The right one depends on who you want to work for. CHAS and SMAS Worksafe are widely accepted across construction; Constructionline carries weight with public-sector and housing clients; SafeContractor suits a broad mix. The selector matches a scheme to your actual client base rather than guessing.
I already have an SSIP accreditation. Is this still useful?
Yes. Plenty of contractors hold a scheme a client once asked for, then find later clients want a different one. The selector tells you whether the one you hold is the one your target contracts actually require, and whether SSIP Deemed-to-Satisfy mutual recognition covers the gap.
Do I need to pay or commit to anything?
No. The selector and the comparison are free. You give an email so we can send the personalised result. If you want help getting accredited after that, we'll quote you, but there is no obligation.
How long does SSIP accreditation take?
It varies by scheme and by how ready your paperwork is. With the right scheme and a consultant preparing your submission, it can be as little as a few weeks. One M&E contractor achieved CHAS in four weeks with us. The selector flags how close you are before you start.
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Get accredited on the right scheme, not just any scheme.

Run the selector for an instant steer, or book a free SSIP review with Charlotte. She'll confirm which scheme your client or main contractor requires, then take you through the application to accreditation. No pitch.

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