Opus Safety, the tech-enabled health and safety, HR and occupational health solutions provider, has aquired the health and safety function of Preston based Suresite, the latest in an ambitious buy-and-build growth strategy.
The deal is the fifth acquisition completed by Birmingham-based Opus, following the purchase of Agility Risk & Compliance, Three Spires Safety, GH Safety, and Sentinel Safety Solutions. It provides Opus with a significant route into the petrol forecourt market, servicing more than 3,500 petrol stations across the UK.
The strategic transaction has been supported by BGF and OakNorth, following BGF’s investment in Opus in July 2025. As part of the deal, all consultants at Suresite will move to Opus Safety, together with a network of associates.
John Southall, Opus co-founder, said: “Suresite has built an enviable health and safety business over the last 30 years, developing a strong footprint in the petrol forecourt market through robust Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) risk assessments and compliance audits.
“As we look to accelerate our growth ambitions – both organically and through M&A – we wanted to seamlessly integrate a proven team and compliance and safety proposition that would strengthen our health and safety capabilities. The Suresite function is a perfect fit.”
Opus Safety provides services to a broad range of SMEs nationwide. Founded by John Southall, Ian Hatherly and Tom Baverstock, it has built a strong reputation as a high-quality, tailored, solution-led partner for health and safety, HR and occupational health. Its proprietary Opus Compliance Cloud software solution helps clients transform and digitise their operations.
David Bellis, investor at BGF, said: “The acquisition of Suresite’s health and safety function is yet another demonstration of the Opus team’s ambition to build a company with strength and depth in personnel, services and technological capabilities, to meet the growing needs of customers across the safety, HR and occupational health compliance landscape.
“BGF aims to back local, ambitious businesses – those with robust business models and compelling growth prospects. Opus is an excellent example of this approach and we’re delighted to be supporting them on their exciting growth journey.”
