Compliance Manager

Optima Site Solutions Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Site Solutions Ltd is seeking a Compliance Manager to centralise all compliance activities across our growing M&E construction projects. You will manage accreditations, health & safety compliance, staff certifications, and lead ISO 9001 implementation to support ongoing growth.

You will work closely with Directors to strengthen internal systems, track staff qualifications, and coordinate training with external providers, ensuring readiness for audits and external bodies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a compliance, health & safety or quality role within construction or M&E.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Experience delivering or managing ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Manage company accreditations and renewals (CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor).
• Oversee health and safety compliance across office and site operations.
• Lead the implementation and achievement of ISO 9001 and maintain the Quality Management System.
• Prepare the business for internal and external audits.
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Compliance

Health & Safety

Quality Management

ISO 9001

Audits & Accreditations

Job description

Compliance Manager

Location: South East - Essex

Sector: Mechanical & 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.

Role Overview

The Compliance Manager will act as the central point of control for all compliance-related activity within the business. The role will involve managing company accreditations, health and safety compliance, staff certification and training, and leading the business through ISO 9001 accreditation.

You will work closely with the Directors to strengthen internal systems and support continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage company accreditations and renewals, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
• Ensure compliance standards are maintained across the business
• Oversee health and safety compliance across office and site operations
• Support with RAMS, certification checks and incident reporting
• Maintain the company training matrix
• Track staff qualifications, expiry dates and renewals
• Coordinate training with external providers
• Lead the implementation and achievement of ISO 9001
• Develop and maintain the company Quality Management System
• Prepare the business for internal and external audits
• Identify compliance and process gaps
• Recommend practical improvements to support framework and public-sector requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Compliance, Health & Safety or Quality role within construction or M&E
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Good understanding of construction accreditation schemes
• Experience delivering or managing ISO 9001
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicating with senior management, auditors and external bodies
• Practical, proactive and solutions-focused approach

What's on Offer

• Key compliance role within a growing business
• Direct access to company Directors
• Opportunity to influence business systems and processes
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Long-term opportunity to grow with the company
• Supportive and professional working environment#INDPERM