Compliance Supervisor

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd seeks a Compliance Supervisor to join an established FM service provider in Essex. You will oversee compliance across a commercial building or portfolio, focusing on RAMS, PTW, audits and contractor management to ensure safety and regulatory standards are met.

Based in Essex with hours Monday to Friday 08:00–17:00, you will work with the Engineering Management Team and site contractors to maintain statutory documentation and risk controls, producing weekly/monthly

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management compliance within commercial buildings or multi-site contracts.
• RAMS review experience and Permit to Work procedures.
• Experience conducting compliance audits and contractor inspections.
• Good understanding of statutory compliance requirements in building services maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Review, assess and approve contractor RAMS prior to works commencing.
• Ensure RAMS are site-specific and appropriate for activities.
• Identify risks and implement control measures.
• Oversee Permit to Work systems and ensure timely completion and closure.
• Monitor contractor activities for compliance with RAMS and PTW.
• Support management of statutory maintenance compliance and inspections.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and certification.
• Produce weekly and monthly compliance reports for the Engineering Management Team and client.

Skills

RAMS review

Permit to Work

Contractor management

Health & safety awareness

Risk assessment

Audits

Education

C&G/NVQ or apprenticeship (Electrical/Mechanical)

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely (Desirable)

Job description

Compliance Supervisor - FM Service Provider - Essex / London - Up to 55,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Compliance Supervisor to join an established Facilities Management service provider. The successful candidate will be based out of the client's office in Essex and will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining compliance across a commercial building or portfolio of properties, ensuring that all maintenance activities, contractor works and statutory obligations are carried out in accordance with current legislation, health and safety regulations, company policies and client requirements. The role will focus heavily on the management and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Permit to Work systems, compliance audits, statutory documentation and contractor management, ensuring that all activities are undertaken safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. The Compliance Supervisor will work closely with the Engineering Management Team, site engineers, contractors and client representatives to ensure compliance standards are consistently maintained.

Hours of work

Monday to Friday - 08:00am to 17:00pm

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Review, assess and approve contractor RAMS prior to works commencing
• Ensure all RAMS are site-specific, accurate and appropriate for the activities being undertaken
• Identify potential risks and ensure suitable control measures are implemented
• Challenge and reject inadequate RAMS, ensuring appropriate amendments are made before authorisation
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure works are undertaken in accordance with approved RAMS
• Assist with the preparation and review of internal risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Oversee the implementation and management of the site's Permit to Work (PTW) system
• Ensure permits are correctly completed, authorised, monitored and closed out
• Ensure contractors understand and comply with permit conditions and site safety requirements
• Conduct regular inspections to verify compliance with the Permit to Work procedures
• Support the management of statutory and mandatory maintenance compliance across the building or portfolio
• Ensure planned preventative maintenance (PPM) records, statutory inspections and certification are accurately maintained
• Monitor compliance relating to electrical systems, fire safety, water hygiene, HVAC systems, lifting equipment and other building services
• Track outstanding statutory inspections, remedial actions and certification renewals
• Liaise with engineering teams and specialist contractors to resolve outstanding compliance issues
• Escalate overdue statutory tasks and significant compliance risks to the Engineering Management Team
• Support compliance with relevant legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, Electricity at Work Regulations, COSHH and applicable building safety requirements
• Ensure all contractors complete the required site inductions before commencing work
• Monitor contractor performance against site health and safety standards
• Ensure contractors follow agreed procedures, RAMS and permit requirements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance records, registers and certification
• Produce weekly and monthly compliance reports for the Engineering Management Team and client.

Requirements

• Electrically or Mechanically qualified (C&G, NVQ or apprenticeship)
• Previous experience in a Compliance Supervisor, Compliance Coordinator, Health & Safety Supervisor or similar role within Facilities Management
• Experience working within a commercial building, critical environment or multi-site FM contract
• Strong knowledge of RAMS review and Permit to Work procedures
• Experience conducting compliance audits and contractor inspections
• Good understanding of statutory compliance requirements within building services maintenance.
• Experience managing contractors and monitoring health and safety performance
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to identify compliance risks and implement corrective actions
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification (Desirable)
• IOSH Managing Safely (Desirable)
• Experience within a managing agent, property management or hard services FM environment.
• Happy to attend sites in and around London