Integrated Management System; IMS & Compliance Manager

Integrated Management System (IMS) & Compliance Manager

Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland | Full Time | Negotiable salary dependant on experience

Established in 5, Vaughan Engineering Services is a leading mechanical and electrical building services engineering contractor operating throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.

As a family-owned business, we are proud of our apprenticeship and staff development programs and foster a collaborative, transparent culture focused on quality, safety, and innovation.

• Company pension
• Private medical
• 32 days of annual leave

You’ll be an experienced IMS or Compliance professional with strong knowledge of ISO standards and a practical, improvement-focused mindset. You’ll be confident leading audits, managing compliance obligations, and working with teams across the business to embed high standards.

• Proven experience managing or maintaining an Integrated Management System
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (ISO 45001 desirable)
• Experience leading internal audits and supporting external certification audits
• A solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels

• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001)
• NEBOSH qualification (where HSE forms part of the IMS)
• Experience with in the construction or related industries
• Experience using digital QMS / IMS systems

• Developing, maintaining, and continually improving the organisation's Integrated Management System
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with ISO standards and internal governance requirements
• Leading internal audits and coordinating external certification and recertification audits
• Maintaining IMS documentation, policies, procedures, and process controls
• Monitoring statutory, regulatory, and industry compliance requirements
• Managing risk assessments, corrective actions, and compliance registers
• Analysing performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Supporting departments with SOPs, process documentation, and best practices
• Delivering IMS and compliance training and driving employee awareness
• Reporting compliance status, risks, and improvement actions to senior leadership
• Conducting compliance audits across operational functions, supporting incident investigations, and developing compliance and quality communications where required

Your data will be handled in line with GDPR

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