Construction Compliance Specialist — Risk & Audits

Stellar Select; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Compliance Officer to join their team in Hertfordshire. This hands-on role emphasizes risk mitigation in the construction sector, involving the review of reports, verification of contractor data, and ensuring that all operations comply with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong investigative skills, attention to detail, and confidence in communicating with clients and contractors. Benefits include an onsite gym, 25 days holiday, and various social initiatives.

Benefits

Onsite swimming pool

Gym and fitness classes

Year-round social events

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Strong investigative mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident making outbound calls to verify information and challenge discrepancies.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to manage workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor reports to identify anomalies and compliance risks.
• Investigate large payments, validating amounts and documentation.
• Check compliance with tax codes, UTRs, CIS registration, and KYC/AML requirements.
• Conduct outbound calls to gather information and clarify discrepancies.
• Identify potential Modern Slavery Act risks.
• Liaise with the onboarding team to flag quality-control issues.
• Maintain complete audit trails for investigations.
• Escalate high-risk matters to senior compliance leads.

Skills

Investigative mindset

Attention to detail

Outbound communication

Proactive work ethic

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Compliance Officer to join their team in Hertfordshire. This hands-on role emphasizes risk mitigation in the construction sector, involving the review of reports, verification of contractor data, and ensuring that all operations comply with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong investigative skills, attention to detail, and confidence in communicating with clients and contractors. Benefits include an onsite gym, 25 days holiday, and various social initiatives.