Senior Compliance Engineer

Terry Parris Associates; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing design-led manufacturing group in Littlehampton seeks a Senior Compliance Engineer. In this role, you will establish a new compliance testing laboratory, provide strategic compliance input, and manage relationships with key clients. Join an innovative company that emphasizes growth and leadership while enjoying competitive benefits including a private pension, flexible working options, and 30 days holiday.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Private pension scheme

Flexible hours

Hybrid working options

30 days annual leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

EV salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience as a compliance test engineer, ideally in a lab management capacity.
• Extensive knowledge of UK and EU compliance testing standards (EMC, CE, etc.).
• Ambition to grow into a leadership role within a fast-paced, tech-focused business.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage a new testing laboratory from the ground up.
• Provide compliance strategy and testing frameworks for new product developments.
• Manage ongoing relationships with pre-compliance clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of UK and EU compliance testing standards

Cross-functional influence

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Degree in Physics

Degree in Radio Communications

Job description

Job Title: Senior Compliance Engineer
Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex
Salary: £45,000 £50,000 per annum + annual bonus, private pension, and 30 days holiday
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Compliance Engineer with ambitions to lead your own testing lab? This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Compliance Engineer to join a rapidly growing, design-led manufacturing group based in Littlehampton. You ll spearhead the setup and management of a new in-house compliance laboratory, reporting directly to the board and playing a key role in shaping the group s long-term product and compliance strategy.

The Senior Compliance Engineer will be mentored by an industry veteran before taking full leadership of the facility. You ll work cross-functionally with hardware, software, and product teams, providing compliance input on current and future projects while managing a portfolio of long-standing client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and manage a new testing laboratory from the ground up.
• Provide compliance strategy and testing frameworks for new product developments.
• Deliver input on commercial strategy, product optimisation, and lab equipment procurement.
• Represent GBE at national and international trade events and industry conferences.
• Manage ongoing relationships with pre-compliance clients and internal stakeholders.
• Explore and influence the use of AI in compliance testing in collaboration with the in-house software team.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 8 years experience as a compliance test engineer, ideally in a lab management capacity.
• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, Radio Communications or similar.
• Extensive knowledge of UK and EU compliance testing standards (EMC, CE, etc.).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Ambition to grow into a leadership role within a fast-paced, tech-focused business.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (£45k £50k)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private pension scheme
• Flexible hours and hybrid working options
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Cycle-to-work and EV salary sacrifice schemes
• State-of-the-art lab environment with full support from internal software and hardware teams