CSSG appoints first HSEQ head

Livingston-based specialist cleaning firm Capital Service Solutions Group (CSSG) has appointed Lawrence Curran as its first head of HSEQ and facilities management to support its next phase of growth.

Lawrence joins from veterinary services company Linnaeus and previously served as a facilities manager at South Lanarkshire Council. 

He brings 25 years’ experience in facilities management, including 12 years at local authority level.

Lawrence said: “I was very impressed with Moreland’s vision and how he wants the business to grow.

“One thing which resonated with me was his drive and focus on commitment to health and safety. 

“It’s refreshing to see a managing director determined to galvanise this area of his organisation and our thoughts aligned on that. 

“I think this is an excellent fit for both of us. 

“There’s a real family feel to the company. 

“There is a work ethos, of course, but there is also a flexible approach to the day-to-day business and that is reflected in how happy the staff are and how long many of them have been with Capital.”

CSSG operates across the UK, providing professional cleaning, decorating and waste management services, and is targeting further expansion in the pharmaceuticals and hotel sectors. 

The creation of the new senior role strengthens the family-run company’s leadership team as it develops its full facilities management capability and broadens its service offering.

Managing director Moreland McDiarmid added: “We previously used external resources for health and safety and quality assurance. 

“We decided to fulfil these internally so rather than have a generic response to clients’ needs, we could make the process quicker, bespoke and purpose-fit not only for where we are just now but where we want to go in the future.

“Lawrence brings a wealth of experience in health and safety, with a strong track record of supporting teams to maintain high standards across a range of environments. 

“He is vastly experienced and I’m very pleased to have him on board as part of our senior leadership team as we look to open up new avenues for the business.

“We have a three-year growth plan in place and Lawrence will play a key role in delivering on that along with his colleagues. 

“His arrival expands our facilities management capability and oversight, giving us greater scope and depth across our existing soft services and integrated FM offering.

“He will play a key role in strengthening our commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement across all sites. 

“Having someone of his standing heading up this side of the business instils great confidence in people. 

“He is very accessible for clients and that allows me to look at other aspects of the business as we continue to grow.”

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