Compliance Manager - Construction

Compliance Manager – Construction

Location: Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 + Package

A well-established and financially secure construction group is looking to appoint an experienced Compliance Manager to support the continued growth of the business.

The group consists of four specialist construction businesses, including a main contractor, specialist building envelope contractor and maintenance contractor, delivering projects across a range of sectors throughout the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to take ownership of the group's compliance and training systems, ensuring the business remains fully compliant while driving continuous improvement across all divisions.

The Role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you'll take responsibility for the company's compliance and training strategy, ensuring employees remain competent, qualified and compliant with current legislation, industry standards and client requirements.

You'll play a key role in maintaining company accreditations, preparing for external audits, updating policies and procedures, and supporting operational teams across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the company's training strategy, competency framework and employee training records.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety, Environmental, Employment and Construction legislation, keeping policies and procedures up to date.
• Lead external audits and manage company accreditations, including ISO, CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor and other client-specific schemes.
• Drive continuous improvement across Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental and Compliance systems.
• Liaise with auditors, accreditation bodies, training providers and operational teams, providing compliance support across offices and project sites.

About You

We're looking for an experienced compliance professional with:

• 8+ years' experience in a Compliance, Training, Quality or HSEQ role within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation, compliance standards and accreditation requirements.
• Experience managing external audits, maintaining accreditations and developing company-wide training programmes.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interpret legislation and implement practical business processes.

Personal Attributes

You'll be commercially aware, highly organised and analytical, with excellent attention to detail. You'll enjoy working collaboratively across multiple business units and be passionate about promoting a culture of compliance, quality, safety and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing construction group where compliance is viewed as a key business function. You'll have the chance to shape company processes, influence business performance and work closely with an experienced senior leadership team in a business with ambitious growth plans.