Senior Contracts & Compliance Lead — Construction (Hybrid)

Expedition Engineering Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Personal development programme

Private medical insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Eyecare Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

The Useful Simple Trust (UST) in London is seeking a Senior Contracts & Compliance Manager with 5–6 years' experience in construction consultancy to lead end-to-end contract delivery and regulatory compliance.

You will review contracts (NEC), negotiate within authority, provide compliance guidance, monitor regulatory changes, and support health and safety and IR35 processes across the Trust's projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–6 years' experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Experience in consultancy and contract negotiation.
• Ability to lead compliance and governance programs.
• Strong stakeholder liaison and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Review NEC contracts and identify risks and compliance requirements.
• Lead commercial negotiations within delegated authority.
• Provide contract summaries and in-life clarification to project teams.
• Maintain contract registers and records.
• Develop and improve operational compliance processes.
• Advise project teams on regulatory changes and best practices.
• Oversee IR35 status assessments and subconsultant due diligence.
• Support health and safety compliance under CDM Regulations 2015.
• Carry out internal compliance reviews and improve templates.
• Provide training and practical guidance to beneficiaries.
• Foster collaborative relationships across teams and partners.

Job description

The Useful Simple Trust (UST) in London is seeking a Senior Contracts & Compliance Manager with 5–6 years' experience in construction consultancy to lead end-to-end contract delivery and regulatory compliance.

You will review contracts (NEC), negotiate within authority, provide compliance guidance, monitor regulatory changes, and support health and safety and IR35 processes across the Trust's projects.