UXO Support
Specialist UXO Support for Site Investigation & Construction
RMS UXO provides bespoke on-site and technical UXO support for site investigation, construction and other groundworks where a potential risk from Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) has been identified.
What is UXO Support
Our qualified personnel can support project teams throughout the UXO phase of works, providing specialist knowledge and practical on-site assistance.
From site investigation support and borehole clearance to construction support and EOD watching briefs, our services are tailored to the requirements of the project and the assessed UXO risk.
Our aim is to help groundworks proceed safely and efficiently while minimising unnecessary disruption to the project.
Why It Matters
UXO requirements can vary considerably depending on the type of work being undertaken. A site investigation project may require support during trial pitting, window sampling or drilling, while a construction project may require specialist personnel to supervise excavations or respond if a suspected item is encountered.
RMS UXO can provide the appropriate qualified UXO and EOD personnel to support these activities:
Site Investigation Support
UXO safety training, trial-pit supervision, window-sampling clearance, borehole clearance using downhole magnetometry and explosive residue sampling where required.
Construction Support
Qualified EOD Engineers acting as specialist UXO banksmen, supervising open excavations to the assessed risk depth and assisting if a suspect item is encountered.
EOD Watching Brief
Specialist UXO oversight during relevant groundworks, tailored to the assessed risk, while minimising disruption to the construction programme.
Technical Personnel
UXO Survey Engineers, EOD personnel, UXO specialists and technical support personnel to support, or take responsibility for, the UXO phase of works.
Our Approach
UXO support can form an important part of the wider UXO risk management process. A typical project may progress through:
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Risk Assessment
Identify and assess the potential UXO risk.
2
Risk Mitigation Strategy
Determine the appropriate measures required to manage the risk.
3
UXO Survey / Investigation
Investigate areas where further information is required.
4
UXO Support
Provide qualified personnel during intrusive works.
5
Reporting & Certification
Document the work undertaken and provide appropriate project records.
What You'll Receive
UXO support should be appropriate to the actual risk and the work being undertaken. RMS UXO can develop a support package around the specific requirements of your project, based on:
- The findings of the UXO risk assessment
- The type of groundworks being undertaken
- The depth of the proposed works
- Site conditions
- The location of the works
- The presence of potential UXO
- The requirements of the project
RMS UXO Expertise
Why Choose RMS UXO?
RMS UXO provides access to qualified UXO and EOD personnel with the specialist knowledge required to support intrusive groundworks.
We understand that on-site UXO requirements need to work alongside the wider construction or investigation programme. Our support is therefore designed around the specific risk, site conditions and activities being undertaken, helping project teams manage UXO safely while minimising unnecessary disruption.
When is UXO Support needed?
The requirement for on-site UXO support should be based on the assessed UXO risk and the nature of the proposed works.
Our UXO support services can be used across a wide range of projects, including:
- Site investigation
- Ground investigation
- Construction
- Excavation
- Earthworks
- Piling
- Drilling
- Trial pitting
- Window sampling
- Borehole works
- Infrastructure projects
- Residential developments
- Commercial developments
- Demolition projects
Qualified personnel. Practical support. Safe and efficient groundworks.
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Construction Support & EOD Watching Briefs
RMS UXO can provide qualified EOD Engineers to support construction activities where UXO risk is present. Our EOD Engineers can act as specialist UXO banksmen, supervising open excavations to the assessed risk depth and providing specialist support to the site team.
An EOD Watching Brief allows the groundworks team to continue working with specialist UXO support available on site. Where a suspect item is encountered, the EOD Engineer can investigate and help determine the appropriate response, giving construction teams direct access to specialist UXO knowledge while intrusive works are being undertaken.
UXO Support FAQs
What is UXO Support?
UXO Support provides specialist personnel and technical assistance during site investigation, construction and other groundworks where a potential UXO risk has been identified.
What is an EOD Watching Brief?
An EOD Watching Brief involves a qualified EOD Engineer supervising relevant excavation works and providing specialist support if a suspect item is encountered.
What is a UXO banksman?
A UXO banksman is a qualified specialist who can provide UXO oversight during relevant construction and excavation activities, supervising works in accordance with the assessed UXO risk.
Can RMS UXO support site investigation?
Yes. RMS UXO can provide support for trial pits, window sampling, boreholes and other site investigation activities. This can include UXO safety training, trial-pit supervision, window-sampling clearance and borehole clearance using downhole magnetometry.
Can RMS UXO provide EOD personnel?
Yes. RMS UXO can provide qualified EOD Engineers and other specialist personnel to support or take responsibility for the UXO phase of works.
What happens if a suspect item is found?
Where a suspect item is encountered, appropriately qualified EOD personnel can provide specialist support and investigate the item in accordance with the requirements of the project.
Does every project require an EOD Watching Brief?
Not necessarily. The requirement for on-site UXO support should be based on the assessed UXO risk and the nature of the proposed works.
Start Your UXO Risk Assessment
Understanding potential UXO risk early can help you protect your workforce, plan your project and avoid unnecessary mitigation costs. If you are planning construction, site investigation, excavation, piling, drilling or other intrusive works, speak to RMS UXO about your site.