Compliance Manager

Harbourne Associates; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in roofing and construction materials seeks a Technical Compliance Manager to ensure regulatory compliance, manage risk, and drive best practices across operations in the UK & Ireland. The role involves monitoring legislation, conducting audits, leading compliance initiatives, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong technical knowledge, leadership experience, and excellent analytical skills. This opportunity promises a significant impact within a well-established organization.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of construction/roofing regulations and standards.
• Proven on-site experience in flat and/or pitched roofing.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management experience.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with UK & Ireland legislation and industry standards.
• Lead audits and risk assessments, implementing corrective actions.
• Provide guidance to field-based compliance teams.
• Oversee contractor schemes and site survey standards.
• Design and deliver compliance training.
• Act as key compliance contact for auditors and internal teams.

Skills

Technical knowledge of construction/roofing regulations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Attention to detail

Job description

Technical Compliance Manager Opportunity

We’re recruiting a Technical Compliance Manager to support a market-leading organisation within the roofing and construction materials sector. This role plays a key part in ensuring regulatory compliance, managing risk, and driving best practice across UK & Ireland operations.

The Role

Reporting to the Technical & Compliance Director, you’ll lead the implementation and day-to-day delivery of compliance initiatives, safeguarding operational integrity and reputation. You’ll work closely with Legal, Quality, Safety and field-based teams, operating with a high degree of autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Monitor UK & Ireland legislation, health & safety, and industry standards; develop and embed compliance policies across the business.
• Risk Management: Lead audits and risk assessments, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Provide guidance to field-based compliance and site services teams, driving alignment and accountability.
• Site & Contractor Compliance: Oversee approved contractor schemes, site survey standards, and after-sales complaint inspections, including high-value cases.
• Training & Continuous Improvement: Design and deliver compliance training and promote a strong compliance culture.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting: Act as a key compliance contact for internal teams, auditors, and industry bodies; produce clear reports for senior leadership.

About You

• Strong technical knowledge of construction/roofing regulations and standards, with proven on-site experience (flat and/or pitched roofing).
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management experience.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects, investigations, and deadlines effectively.
• Detail-focused, resilient, and proactive, with a collaborative mindset.

This is a great opportunity to make a real impact within a well-established, technically focused organisation in the construction materials sector.