Regional Mechanical Compliance Director

HSL Compliance; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension & sick pay

Free eye test every 2 years

Kinhub wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Job summary

HSL Compliance is seeking a regional Operations Leader to head a Mechanical Works division in Dartford, with hybrid working and travel to sites.

You will act as the top technical authority on mechanical and plumbing compliance (ACoP L8, HSG274, Water Regulations), oversee budgets, WIP, and contract profitability, and drive new services and digital tools.

This senior role requires proven leadership, P&L management, and a track record in building safety-focused teams.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in mechanical, plumbing or building services compliance.
• Proven ability to manage multi-million-pound P&Ls, forecasting and contract profitability.
• Extensive knowledge of water safety legislation and compliance standards.
• Strong communication to lead multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Set regional direction, governance frameworks, and controls for safe service delivery.
• Direct and coach Mechanical Works Managers; provide executive oversight across works.
• Act as senior technical authority for mechanical/plumbing compliance (ACoP L8, HSG274, Water Regs).
• Oversee quality audits, remedial proposals, and RAMS approvals.
• Own regional revenue, budgets, margins, WIP and forecasting.
• Improve contract profitability by refining pricing, subcontractor costs and efficiencies.
• Drive growth by adding new mechanical services and digital tools.
• Manage high-level client escalations and contract retention.
• Implement career pathways, competency frameworks, and talent development.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial forecasting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical/Plumbing

Level 4 or higher (Desirable)

ACoP L8

Water Regulations

G3 Unvented

SMSTS

IOSH

NEBOSH

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

None

Job description

HSL Compliance is seeking a regional Operations Leader to head a Mechanical Works division in Dartford, with hybrid working and travel to sites.

You will act as the top technical authority on mechanical and plumbing compliance (ACoP L8, HSG274, Water Regulations), oversee budgets, WIP, and contract profitability, and drive new services and digital tools.

This senior role requires proven leadership, P&L management, and a track record in building safety-focused teams.