Quality & Compliance Co-ordinator

Ark Housing; Belfast; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive housing association in Belfast is seeking a Quality & Compliance Co-ordinator to ensure compliance with statutory regulations for their new build projects. The successful candidate will have a degree in construction or a related field, NEBOSH certification, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including a contributory pension scheme and generous leave policy.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Leasing Scheme

Generous annual leave policy

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a compliance, health and safety, or assurance role within a similar field.
• Expert knowledge of CDM Regulations, Building Safety Act, and Health & Safety law.
• Full driving license with access to a vehicle for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all new build housing projects are compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Audit compliance across all development activity and oversee adherence to standards.
• Coordinate site-level compliance and reporting with internal staff and consultants.

Skills

Strong communication and influencing skills

Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

IT literacy: MS Office, project dashboards

Education

Degree in construction, engineering, health and safety or related discipline

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Quality & Compliance Co-ordinator (New Build Development) (Full Time, Permanent Position)

Ark Housing Association based in Belfast is a progressive Housing Association with ambitious plans for growth over the next five years.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and dedicated individual to join our organisation as Quality & Compliance Co-ordinator to our social housing new build programme.

The successful candidate will be working out of our offices at 43 Stockman’s Way, Belfast BT9 7ET.

Reporting to the Director of Housing Supply, you will ensure all new build housing projects are fully compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements including Health & Safety legislation, the CDM Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and the Department for Communities (DfC) Housing Association Guide. The Quality & Compliance Co-Ordinator (QCC) will act as Ark Housing’s internal client-side assurance lead, auditing compliance across all development activity and overseeing the adherence of internal staff and external consultants to required standards. The QCC will also line work closely with the Clerk of Works and Development Project Officers to coordinate site-level compliance and reporting. The role contributes directly to Ark Housing’s client-side assurance framework.

CORE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Legal & Regulatory Compliance
• Consultant Compliance & Performance Monitoring
• Audit and Assurance
• Reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement

Applicants must satisfy the following essential criteria:

• Degree (or equivalent) in construction, engineering, H&S or related discipline
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent
• 3+ years in a compliance, H&S or assurance role within a similar field
• Experience in consultant performance management
• Expert knowledge of CDM Regulations, Building Safety Act, DfC Housing Guide and Health & Safety law
• Understanding of client, consultant and contractor / developer roles under D&B contracts
• Ability to interpret contracts and consultant scopes
• Audit and assurance reporting
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• IT literacy: MS Office, project dashboards
• High professional integrity
• Assertive and collaborative approach
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Full driving license with access to a vehicle for business purposes

Benefits

• Salary range £37,506 to £42,675 with a Contributory Pension Scheme (NILGOSC), (Currently 19% Employer Contribution). Remuneration including employer pension contribution is equivalent to £44,469 to £50,783. Salaries are reviewed annually and uplifted in accordance with the Association’s Remuneration Policy.
• Access to a Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Leasing Scheme with Monthly Head Office Charging Allowance
• 22 days annual leave moving to 27 after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service.
• 13 customary holidays per annum.
• A range of excellent work and family friendly policies.

Ark Housing reserves the right to enhance the criteria for the short listing of suitable candidates without further notification.

Ark Housing is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from individuals irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, religion, race, ethnic origin, age or sexual orientation.

CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS IS:

FRIDAY 17th OCTOBER 2025 AT 12 NOON.