QHSE Compliance Lead — ISO Expert & Audit Champion

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Battle; On-site; GBP 42,500 - 57,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Supplementary benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd, based in Battle near Hastings, is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead health, safety, quality and environmental frameworks across UK projects. The role requires coordinating audits, updating procedures, and shaping the compliance strategy within a growing wastewater infrastructure contractor.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain ISO-based management systems, drive continuous improvement, train teams, and engage with regulators and clients to

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ proven experience in a Compliance, QHSE, or similar capacity within drainage, utilities, or construction sectors.
• Experience developing and auditing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 management systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and influence stakeholders to achieve compliance goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust health & safety, quality, and environmental management systems.
• Ensure rigorous, ongoing compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 frameworks.
• Manage the internal and external audit programme, encompassing preparation, coordination, and the close-out of findings.
• Monitor and interpret shifts in legislation, industry standards, and tier‑one client requirements to update operational procedures.
• Lead the investigation of incidents, near‑misses, and non‑conformances to deploy effective corrective actions.
• Provide authoritative guidance and training to multidisciplinary site and office‑based teams.
• Liaise directly with certification bodies, regulators, and clients regarding compliance and accreditation.
• Prepare detailed KPIs and management information for senior leadership, while supporting tender and pre‑qualification submissions.

Skills

QHSE compliance

Influence stakeholders

ISO standards knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IEMA qualification

IOSH/CQI membership

Job description

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd, based in Battle near Hastings, is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead health, safety, quality and environmental frameworks across UK projects. The role requires coordinating audits, updating procedures, and shaping the compliance strategy within a growing wastewater infrastructure contractor.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain ISO-based management systems, drive continuous improvement, train teams, and engage with regulators and clients to