Compliance Manager, Management

Compliance Manager

Location:

South East (Essex)
Sector:
Mechanical and Electrical Construction

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent (part-time considered)
Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Company

Our client is a growing mechanical and electrical contractor delivering projects across healthcare, education, commercial, and public-sector frameworks. Due to continued business growth, they are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to take ownership of compliance, health and safety, and quality systems across the organisation.

Role Overview

The Compliance Manager will be the central point of control for all compliance-related activity within the business. The role is responsible for managing company accreditations, health and safety compliance, staff certification and training, and leading the business through ISO 9001 accreditation, working closely with the Directors to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage all company accreditations and renewals, including CHAS, Construction line, and Safe Contractor, ensuring compliance standards are met at all times

* Oversee company-wide health and safety compliance for office and site operations, including RAMS support, certification checks, and incident reporting

* Maintain the training matrix, track qualifications and renewals, and coordinate training with external providers

* Lead the implementation, achievement, and ongoing management of ISO 9001, including development of the Quality Management System and audit preparation

* Identify compliance and process gaps, proposing practical improvements to support framework and public-sector requirements

Requirements

* Proven experience in a Compliance, Health and Safety, or Quality role within construction or M&E

* Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and accreditation schemes

* Experience delivering or managing ISO 9001

* Highly organised with strong attention to detail

* Confident engaging with senior management, auditors, and external bodies

* Practical, proactive, and solutions-focused approach

What’s on Offer

* A key compliance role within a growing business

* Direct access to Directors with influence over business systems and processes

* Competitive salary, dependent on experience

* Long-term opportunity to grow with the company

* Supportive and professional working environment