Compliance And Quality Manager

Benjamin Grace; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Benjamin Grace recruitment on behalf of a well-established rail infrastructure organisation seeks an experienced Compliance & Quality Manager to lead HSQE initiatives. You will own the Integrated Management System and ensure compliance with industry legislation and international standards, while supporting project teams to deliver safely and efficiently.

You will become the subject matter expert for quality assurance, ISO standards, RISQS and audit management, helping the business maintain its

Qualifications

• Significant experience in quality and compliance within rail, construction, or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience managing RISQS accreditation and audit processes.
• Lead Auditor qualification preferred.
• Experience delivering internal, supplier and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Manage ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification and surveillance audits.
• Own RISQS accreditation and Principal Contractor compliance.
• Plan and deliver internal, supplier and client audits.
• Manage non-conformances and corrective actions; drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain quality policies, procedures and documentation.
• Produce compliance reports, KPIs and management information for senior leadership.
• Support project teams with Project Quality Management Plans (QMPs).
• Monitor legislative changes and ensure business compliance.
• Manage supplier assurance processes and approved supplier performance.
• Deliver training to promote a strong compliance and quality culture across the business.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across projects.

Skills

Quality management

Compliance management

RISQS

Lead Auditor

Auditing

ISO 9001

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established rail infrastructure organisation for an experienced Compliance & Quality Manager to join their growing HSQE team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional who thrives in a highly regulated environment and is passionate about driving quality, assurance and continuous improvement across complex rail and construction projects.

Working closely with senior leadership, you'll take ownership of the company's Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring compliance with industry legislation, client requirements and internationally recognised management standards.

The Opportunity

This is a varied and influential role where you'll lead the organisation's compliance and quality strategy, maintaining key accreditations while supporting operational teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently and in full compliance with industry standards.

You'll become the subject matter expert for quality assurance, ISO standards, RISQS and audit management, helping the business maintain its reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and maintaining the company's Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Managing ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification and surveillance audits
• Taking ownership of RISQS accreditation and Principal Contractor compliance
• Planning and delivering internal, supplier and client audits
• Managing non-conformances, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Developing and maintaining quality policies, procedures and documentation
• Producing compliance reports, KPIs and management information for senior leadership
• Supporting project teams by developing Project Quality Management Plans (QMPs)
• Monitoring changes in legislation and ensuring business compliance
• Managing supplier assurance processes and approved supplier performance
• Delivering training and guidance to promote a strong compliance and quality culture across the business

About You

Our client is looking for someone who has significant experience within the rail, construction, engineering or infrastructure sectors and enjoys working collaboratively with operational teams while maintaining robust compliance standards.

You'll ideally have:

• Extensive experience managing Quality and Compliance Management Systems
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Experience managing RISQS accreditation and audit processes
• Lead Auditor qualification
• Experience undertaking internal, supplier and external audits
• Knowledge of Network Rail standards and assurance requirements
• Experience supporting Principal Contractor responsibilities
• Understanding of Sentinel and rail assurance systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to play a key role within a respected rail infrastructure business
• Long-term career development
• Varied and rewarding workload across compliance, quality and assurance
• Supportive leadership team with genuine opportunities to influence business improvement