Compliance Officer (Gas/Mechanical)

University of Bristol Law School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bristol is seeking a Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to mechanical and gas regulations. The successful candidate will oversee compliance training, manage audits, and develop safety processes. This full-time role demands ACS certification and experience in the gas industry. Competitive salary offered, with a commitment to fostering a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in mechanical and gas compliance practices.
• Strong experience in conducting audits of contractor work.
• Proven ability to provide clear guidance on safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support in running the mechanical and gas management plan.
• Conduct compliance training and toolbox talks.
• Monitor and analyze compliance documentation and audits.

Skills

ACS Certification including CCN1, CEN1, CPA1, CIGA1, ICPN1, TPCP1A

Experience in the domestic and commercial gas industry

Ability to drive change in compliance practices

Experience in risk assessments

Exceptional communication skills

Job description

The role

The University of Bristol is seeking a Compliance Officer to help provide support to the Compliance and Contracts Manager in ensuring compliance with all mechanical and gas regulations and help ensure the smooth running of the mechanical and gas management plan across our estate.

In this role, you will assist with the mechanical and gas servicing management, carrying out audits to ensure high standards are maintained and action remedials identified by contractors. You will be advising University stakeholders of unsafe situations and assessing the impact, both operationally and legally. You will help ensure that all work meets our legal obligations, assist in maintaining accurate records, and contribute to the University’s comprehensive mechanical and gas servicing schedule.

What will you be doing?

• Support in running the mechanical and gas management plan to advance safety awareness, overseeing day‑to‑day contractor management, and coordinating with Campus Division for seamless project handovers.
• Support in conducting compliance training and toolbox talks for the direct labour force, enhancing awareness and safety in compliance testing.
• Contribute to quarterly contractor meetings to review KPIs, health and safety incidents, financial matters, and project updates.
• Monitoring and analysing compliance documentation, audits, and unsafe situations to help determine remedial actions; with high priority matters being escalated to senior management as needed.
• Act as a specialist contact for mechanical and gas management, providing stakeholders with detailed guidance on complex legislation and policy changes.
• Developing and improving the University’s mechanical and gas processes, to help manage both digital and paper‑based reporting systems.

You should apply if

• ACS Certification including CCN1, CEN1, CPA1, CIGA1, ICPN1, TPCP1A.
• Demonstrated experience working in the domestic and commercial gas industry.
• A proven ability to help drive change in mechanical and gas compliance practices, ideally in a large, complex estate or similar environment.
• Strong experience in conducting risk assessments, developing method statements, and auditing contractor work to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional communication skills and the capability to provide clear guidance to project managers and stakeholders regarding asbestos regulations and safe work practices.

If you are ready to play a pivotal role in advancing the University’s approach to mechanical gas safety, we encourage you to apply.

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended

Work pattern: Full time

Grade: I

Salary: £39,906 - £44,746 per annum

School/Unit: Campus Division

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 10th December.

Interviews are expected to take place w/c 7th January 2026.

For informal queries about the role, please contact Paul Nicolaou (Compliance and Contracts Manager) on [e-mail]

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Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.