Compliance Manager

Optima Site Solutions Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing mechanical and electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee compliance, health and safety, and quality systems. This key role involves managing accreditations, ensuring health and safety compliance, and leading the business through ISO 9001 accreditation. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in compliance roles within construction, strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, and a proactive approach. Competitive salary based on experience offered within a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Direct access to Directors

Supportive working environment

Long-term growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all company accreditations and renewals, ensuring compliance standards are met.
• Oversee health and safety compliance for office and site operations.
• Maintain training matrix and coordinate training with external providers.

Skills

Compliance management

Health and safety compliance

ISO 9001

Attention to detail

Engagement with management

Proactive approach

Job description

Overview

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all company accreditations and renewals, including CHAS, Constructionline, and SafeContractor, 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