Compliance Manager

Michael Taylor Search & Selection; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking a passionate Compliance Manager to develop and implement sustainability strategies. This role ensures compliance with environmental legislation and leads initiatives in sustainability within the built-environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in compliance or environmental management and be able to work between the Kent office and London sites.

Benefits

Travel paid

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a compliance, sustainability or environmental management role within the built-environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and construction-industry sustainability frameworks.
• Self-motivated, proactive and solution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the compliance framework for construction projects.
• Lead sustainability strategy including carbon reduction and waste minimization.
• Undertake site visits to monitor and advise on sustainability performance.

Skills

Compliance management

Sustainability strategy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

I am seeking a passionate and experienced Compliance Manager to develop, implement and refine the sustainability strategy for a thriving main contractor based in Kent. As a business they specialise in broad range of work from new-build, cut & carve refurbishment and fit-out through to major structural modifications and multi-unit residential and commercial schemes. Their strong client base and reputation for professionalism, quality and sustainability mean that this role will play a key part in shaping our compliance and environmental performance across this diverse portfolio.

This role will ensure projects, supply chain and internal operations meet current and emerging best practices in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, enabling us to exceed client expectations, fulfil regulatory requirements and support long-term business strategy.

Location: Based in the Kent office, near Gillingham with visits to London sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the compliance framework for legislation, company policy and client requirements relevant to construction, refurbishment, fit-out and cut & carve projects.
• Lead sustainability strategy, including carbon/energy reduction, waste minimisation, circular economy initiatives, ethical procurement and community/social value programmes.
• Work with project teams (both in-office and site-based) to ensure that sustainability and compliance targets are embedded in delivery and monitored effectively.
• Undertake site visits in the London to monitor, advise and correct sustainability performance and compliance with procedures.
• Collect, analyse and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as energy usage, waste volumes, emissions, social value outputs and other sustainability/compliance metrics to senior management and clients.
• Contribute to business development and tendering by embedding compliance and sustainability content into bids, contracts and pre-construction processes.
• Maintain registers, documentation and audit trails for compliance and sustainability activities; ensure that project teams are trained and supported in best practice.
• Provide training and guidance to staff and subcontractors on environmental legislation, compliance requirements and sustainability best practice.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a compliance, sustainability or environmental management role within the built-environment (construction, fit-out, refurbishment or related sectors).
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and construction-industry sustainability frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Self-motivated, proactive and solution‐oriented with the ability to travel regularly between the Kent office and London/site locations (TRAVEL PAID)

Desirable

• Experience working within a main-contractor environment (particularly in commercial, residential or cut & carve/refurbishment delivery).
• Familiarity with sustainability certification schemes (e.g., BREEAM, LEED) and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised, with great attention to detail and a hands-on approach.
• Enthusiastic about driving positive environmental and compliance outcomes, and comfortable working in a developing, evolving business.
• Able to manage multiple priorities under pressure, while maintaining integrity, professionalism and a collaborative mindset