Asbestos Compliance Manager

UI Social Infrastructure Limited; Dartford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Employee referral scheme

Training & development

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking a Workplace Compliance Manager to lead management of workplace compliance, facilities services and statutory obligations across our office estate. Reporting to the Director of SHEQ, you will ensure compliance with legislation, standards and management system requirements, including fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos, gas, electrical and physical security arrangements.

You'll oversee FM and M&E contractors, manage planned maintenance, drive service

Qualifications

• BOHS qualification or higher is required.
• Experience in social housing, maintenance, or minor works projects is preferred.
• Experience with audits, reporting, and compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Promote and implement a strong SHEQ culture aligned with a “Zero Harm” approach
• Ensure full compliance with SHEQ policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Carry out regular site audits, inspections, and safety tours
• Own and lead the development of the company Asbestos procedures.
• Support ISO audits and maintain SHEQ systems and documentation
• Monitor data to identify trends and improvements
• Support incident investigations as subject matter expert.
• Encourage reporting of hazards, near misses and incidents
• Guide site teams and attend SHEQ meetings

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Contractor management

Self-motivated

Education

BOHS qualification (minimum)

IWFM or equivalent facility management qualification

IOSH health and safety qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SHEQ systems

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. Our company is split into two business areas: Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know - we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

Location: Dartford Job Type: Permanent, Full-time DBS Check: Required Salary: Competitive, based on experience *This is a field-based role, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

About Us United Infrastructure delivers essential infrastructure services across utilities and social infrastructure, supporting some of the UK’s largest network operators and housing providers.

Are you an experienced Facilities Management professional with a strong compliance background? We are looking for a Workplace Compliance Manager to lead the management of workplace compliance, facilities services and statutory obligations across our office estate. Reporting to the Director of SHEQ, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, standards and management system requirements, including fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos, gas, electrical and physical security arrangements. You'll oversee FM and M&E contractors, manage planned maintenance programmes, drive service performance through KPIs and SLAs, and support the delivery of sustainability, business continuity and workplace improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant Facilities Management experience, strong contractor management skills and a proven track record of delivering compliance and operational excellence within a multi-site environment. A facilities management qualification (IWFM or equivalent) and a health and safety qualification such as IOSH are essential. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a key role in creating safe, compliant and efficient workplaces that support our people and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and implement a strong SHEQ culture aligned with a “Zero Harm” approach
• Ensure full compliance with SHEQ policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Carry out regular site audits, inspections, and safety tours
• Own and lead the development of the company Asbestos procedures.
• Support ISO audits and maintain SHEQ systems and documentation
• Monitor and analyse data to identify trends and improvements
• Support in incident investigation as subject matter expert.
• Encourage reporting of hazards, near misses, and incidents
• Support, attend and guide site teams
• Attend SHEQ meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• BOHS Qualified (minimum)
• Experience within social housing, maintenance, or minor works projects
• Strong knowledge of Asbestos related legislation and best practices
• Experience with audits, reporting, and compliance systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office essential; SHEQ systems desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase more
• Pension scheme and health cash plan (Medicash)
• Employee referral scheme
• Retail discounts and savings platform
• Ongoing training and development support
• Friendly, supportive team environment

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK. Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.

Are you looking to be part of an exciting journey within an evolving business? Want to learn something new, every single day? Then you’ve come to the right place. A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression, and supports you in your personal and professional development - because together, we achieve more.

United Infrastructure operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be considered a gift and the candidate will be deemed to have been introduced directly. No fees will be payable in these circumstances.