Contractor Compliance Controller - FM & Safety

Wates Smartspace; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Smartspace at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge seeks a highly organized Contractor Controller. You will oversee contractor compliance, attendance, RAMS review and permit-to-work processes while supporting the safety and efficiency of site operations.

Close collaboration with Account Managers, engineers and subcontractors ensures audit-ready documentation and robust control of logbooks and evidence packs in a fast-paced FM environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering background in FM or building services.
• Level 3 FM qualification or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance within FM.
• Experience managing contractor compliance and KPIs.
• Proficient with CAFM systems and MS Office (Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory and legal compliance documentation, keep records audit-ready.
• Coordinate subcontractor attendance, access and planned maintenance.
• Review RAMS to ensure safe systems of work.
• Support Permit to Work for high-risk activities like hot works.
• Maintain contractor inductions, competencies and clearances.
• Produce weekly compliance summaries and monthly packs.
• Manage logbooks, evidence packs and document control processes.
• Support operational delivery within the Wates Operating Framework.
• Coordinate corrective actions and track non-conformances to completion.
• Work with SHEQ to support audits, investigations and improvements.

Skills

Engineering background

FM qualification

Statutory compliance

Contractor compliance

RAMS review

SSOW

Permit to Work

Contractor management

Health & Safety

CAFM systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Facilities Management qualification

Tools

CAFM systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Wates Smartspace at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge seeks a highly organized Contractor Controller. You will oversee contractor compliance, attendance, RAMS review and permit-to-work processes while supporting the safety and efficiency of site operations.

Close collaboration with Account Managers, engineers and subcontractors ensures audit-ready documentation and robust control of logbooks and evidence packs in a fast-paced FM environment.