Compliance Manager

National Physical Laboratory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific research organization in Greater London is seeking a Compliance Manager to ensure adherence to statutory compliance across its estates. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of UK building services legislation and experience in compliance management. This role offers an opportunity to maintain safe environments supporting world-leading scientific work.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of building services legislation, including Legionella, Fire Safety, and Asbestos.
• Experience managing compliance risks with stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain and update Estates procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory and industry standards.
• Lead compliance assurance for the built environment.
• Advise and report on compliance risks.

Skills

Knowledge of UK building services legislation

Use of CAFM/CMMS systems

Strong communication skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Membership of IWFM or IOSH

Job description

Our Estates team ensures NPL provides a safe, secure, and sustainable workplace—maximising the value of our buildings to support our people, programmes, and long-term goals.

We’re looking for a Compliance Manager to lead statutory compliance across our estate, with a focus on the Teddington and Wraysbury sites. Reporting to the Hard Services Leader, you’ll play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient environments that enable world‑leading scientific work.

What you’ll be doing

• Ensure NPL’s building and FM services meet statutory and industry standards
• Lead on the assurance of statutory compliance for the built environment at Teddington
• Work on behalf of the client as part of the Intelligent Client Function with regards to the FM and project delivery services
• Maintain and update Estates procedures in line with legislation and business needs
• Advise, report, and manage compliance risks with stakeholders and the Hard Services Leader
• Develop knowledge, skills and experience associated with area of specialism and stay up to date with industry developments and legislation

What you’ll bring

• Strong knowledge of UK building services legislation such as Legionella, Fire Safety, Asbestos, Electrical & Mechanical systems (pressure systems, lifting equipment, refrigeration systems, etc.)
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
• Membership of IWFM, IOSH or similar professional body
• Experience using CAFM/CMMS systems to manage compliance

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.