Technical Compliance Manager

Compass Group PLC; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service and hospitality company in Birmingham seeks a Technical Compliance Manager to oversee technical compliance, risk management, and engineering governance across multiple sites. Key responsibilities include issuing high-risk permits, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Facilities Management, risk management, and has relevant certifications like NEBOSH. This is a national mobile role requiring strong relationship-building skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing risk and compliance within buildings or Facilities Management.
• Experience with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
• Previous experience as Authorising Engineer or Authorised Person.

Responsibilities

• Issue high-risk permits and assess RAMS for contractors.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance checks.
• Manage the PPM schedule and escalate issues as required.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance documentation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Digital systems proficiency

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

HND in engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

As a Technical Compliance Manager, you'll be the go-to subject matter expert for technical compliance, risk management, and engineering governance. You'll carry out high-risk permit issuing, auditing, and provide expert guidance to ensure our sites, teams, and contractors operate safely, legally, and in line with ISO and industry standards. In addition, you'll support the Amplifi (Vending) sector through hands-on estates management, ensuring statutory compliance and managing the asset PPM lifecycle. This is a national, mobile role where no two days will be the same - ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, influence, and making a real operational impact.

Responsibilities

• Issue high-risk permits and assess RAMS for contractors.
• Act as Technical Authority / Authorising Engineer / Responsible Person within your discipline.
• Conduct internal audits, compliance checks, and ensure alignment with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards.
• Develop action plans following audits and drive continuous technical improvement.
• Vending Estates Management: Ensure statutory and mandatory compliance across the vending estate.
• Manage the PPM schedule and escalate issues where required.
• Support Contract Managers, Unit Managers, and Engineering Support teams on technical matters.
• build trusted client relationships and provide expert advice.
• Deliver accurate compliance reporting and attend business reviews.
• Support procurement of specialist contractors and consultants.

Policy & Documentation

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Compass UK&I technical policy.
• Ensure compliance obligations are documented and managed through internal risk systems.
• Collaborate with wider HSEQ and quality teams to ensure a consistent approach.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing risk and compliance within buildings or Facilities Management.
• Proven background working with multi-site operations and senior stakeholders.
• Experience with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated status (or working toward it).
• Project Management or CDM experience.
• Previous experience as Authorising Engineer or Authorised Person.
• Confident digital and web-based systems user.

What we're looking for

• Puts clients and consumers at the heart of their work.
• Builds strong relationships at every level.
• Can manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Brings innovation, resilience and a proactive approach to compliance.
• Helps build high-performing teams and promotes integrity.