Control of Contractors Coordinator (12 Month FTC)

ISS; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A workplace and facility management leader in the UK seeks a Control of Contractors Coordinator to ensure compliance and safety in sub-contractor management. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include coordinating work, managing documentation, and conducting audits to uphold safety standards. Join a diverse and inclusive employer committed to high standards and people-centric solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Health & Safety or contractor management role.
• Solid understanding of M&E disciplines and industry best practices.
• Experience managing sub-contractors operationally and safely.

Responsibilities

• Manage coordination and control of sub-contractor works.
• Issue work authorisations and permits to sub-contractors.
• Review sub-contractor Health & Safety documentation.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Communication

Organizational skills

Sub-contractor management

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

As Control of Contractors Coordinator, you will work closely with sub-contractor groups and internal stakeholders to ensure all relevant documentation, approvals and control measures are in place before work begins.

You’ll also proactively manage data and documentation, ensuring the SharePoint system remains fully updated, audit-ready, and compliant at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the safe coordination and control of all sub-contractor works in line with client and company procedures.
• Liaise with sub-contractors and internal stakeholders to issue work authorisations and permits promptly and accurately.
• Plan and prioritise works in collaboration with operational teams to maximise efficiency and minimise disruption.
• Review all sub-contractor Health & Safety documentation, ensuring risk assessments and control measures are thorough and appropriate.
• Conduct audits and inspections of ongoing sub-contractor activities to ensure procedural, safety and legislative compliance.
• Investigate any sub-contractor violations or non-conformances, driving corrective and preventative actions.
• Prepare compliance reports, identifying areas for improvement and promoting operational transparency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sub-contractor partners, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration and accountability.

Professional and Personal Competencies / Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Health & Safety or contractor management role.
• Solid understanding of M&E disciplines, statutory requirements and industry best practice.
• Demonstrable experience in managing sub-contractors from both operational and safety perspectives.
• Confident communicator, able to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, reactive environment.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) required.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and SharePoint systems.

The Company

ISS is a world‑leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.