Export Control Compliance Officer

Jm Civalleri; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Civalleri, a civil and construction engineering firm, is seeking an Export Control Compliance Officer in the UK to oversee export controls and sanctions compliance. You will partner with project teams and leadership to manage risk and implement a robust compliance framework enabling international growth.

The role targets professionals with 3–5 years of experience who can develop policy, deliver trainings, and monitor regulatory developments within an engineering-led environment.

Qualifications

• Provide guidance on export control regulations and sanctions obligations.
• Assess and manage export control risk across the firm.
• Review and classify technology and projects against export control lists.
• Support licences and authorisations with authorities.
• Develop and deliver training on export control awareness.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update policies and controls.
• Conduct internal audits and due diligence for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on export control regulations and sanctions obligations.
• Assess and manage internal and external risk related to export controls.
• Review and classify technology, services, and projects against licensing requirements.
• Support preparation and submission of export licences and authorisations.
• Develop training programs to raise awareness across teams.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update internal policies accordingly.
• Conduct audits to ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Training delivery

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Export controls

Job description

JM Civalleri, a civil and construction engineering firm specialising in practical, sustainable infrastructure solutions for public and private sector clients, is seeking an Export Control Compliance Officer to join its growing team. As the firm continues to expand its global project portfolio, partnerships, and client base, ensuring robust export control and sanctions compliance has become a critical function within the business. This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping and maintaining a compliance framework that directly enables international growth.

In this role, you will serve as a specialist resource for the UK business, providing expert guidance on export control regulations and advising on both strategic and operational matters. You will work closely with project teams, legal counsel, and senior leadership to identify and manage risk, ensuring the firm operates within applicable regulatory boundaries across all jurisdictions. The position offers meaningful exposure to complex, high-value infrastructure projects and the chance to build a compliance function with real business impact.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with 3–5 years of experience who is eager to deepen their expertise in export control and sanctions in a technically rigorous, engineering-led environment. JM Civalleri's collaborative culture and commitment to clear communication mean you will be a valued voice across the organisation, not just a back-office function.

Provide specialist advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on export control regulations, sanctions, and related compliance obligations

Assess and manage the firm's internal and external risk profile in relation to export control and international trade compliance

Review and classify technology, services, and projects against relevant export control lists and licensing requirements

Support the preparation, submission, and management of export licences and authorisations with relevant authorities

Develop and deliver training programmes to raise export control awareness across project and business development teams

Monitor regulatory developments and update internal policies, procedures, and controls to reflect changes in export control legislation

Conduct internal audits and due diligence reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with export control and sanctions obligations

Nice to have

• Experience in the engineering, defence, or infrastructure sector
• Familiarity with dual-use goods and technology classifications
• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, or UK Strategic Export Controls
• Professional qualification in trade compliance or export control (e.g. CITF)