Technical Compliance Manager

Northumbria University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead the development and implementation of statutory compliance documents. The role involves conducting audits, overseeing compliance maintenance, and offering technical guidance for projects. A strong background in building standards, regulatory compliance, and management of contractor performance is essential. A valid driving license is required for site travel. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a positive work-life balance alongside excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent pension schemes

Flexible working

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of building standards and compliance obligations.
• Experience in managing compliance in building services.
• Familiarity with statutory compliance across various safety areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of compliance-related policies.
• Conduct statutory audits and quality inspections.
• Provide technical guidance on projects to maintenance teams.

Skills

Building construction knowledge

Compliance management

Regulatory standards understanding

Contract performance reporting

Fire safety compliance knowledge

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for someone to lead the development, review, and implementation of statutory compliance documents, Safe Systems of Work, and compliance-related policies to ensure all hard services align with current legislation and best practice. The successful candidate will oversee compliance management activities including surveys, insurance inspections, testing, risk‑based remedial works, statutory Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), and accurate certification/record keeping. You will be responsible for conducting statutory audits and quality inspections of third‑party service providers, ensuring contractor competence, identifying risks, and driving continuous improvement in compliance standards. The role also involves offering technical guidance on small to medium projects for our in‑house maintenance providers, Building Maintenance officers and the projects team.

Please see the role description for further information.

ABOUT THE TEAM

You will be a key member of the team working in our Estates and Facilities office at our City Campus and will be required to work in any of our other locations, including our accommodation blocks in Newcastle and Gateshead and at Coach Lane Campus.

ABOUT YOU

You will have demonstrable knowledge of building construction, building standards, compliance obligations, planning regulations, regulatory standards, and building services legislation. Knowledge of CDM (Construction Design Management) Regulations and other construction related regulations/legislation, fire safety compliance, estates safety and fall arrest implications for planned works on commercial property installations is essential.

You must be familiar with statutory compliance across key areas including asbestos, electrical, fire, gas, mechanical and water safety, pressure systems, lifting equipment, and lifts. You will have a track record in delivery of compliance within a regulatory building services environment. Experience in managing and reporting on contract performance is required, as is technical knowledge of compartmentation, fire doors, passive fire protection, fire stopping, fire dampers, fire‑resistant shutters and glazing, service risers, and electrical switchgear cupboards.

A valid driving licence and the ability to travel between sites is essential for this role.

Further information is available in the person specification.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Barry Mather on 07500070944 or by email at [e-mail]. No agencies please.

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now'. Your application should include a covering letter and a CV.

ABOUT US

Join Northumbria University, a research‑intensive institution unlocking potential and changing lives locally and globally. Named Times Higher Education's University of the Year in 2022 and Modern University of the Year in 2025, we rank top 25 in the UK for research power. Discover more about us.

With over 37,000 students from 140+ countries, we offer world‑leading research, award‑winning partnerships, and an outstanding student experience. We empower our exceptional staff, promoting a positive work‑life balance and offering great benefits, including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement and more.

Our Northumbria Values, co‑created by our team, define who we are: Academic Excellence, Innovation, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Ambition. Our Behaviours shape our work culture: We listen and learn, support one another, respect everyone, trust each other, and are bold.

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, we are an on‑campus organisation and offer flexible hours and location where the role allows. We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusivity, holding numerous awards for gender and race equality, disability confidence, and research excellence. We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award for implementing the concordat supporting the career Development of Researchers and are members of the Euraxess initiative to deliver information and support to professional researchers. The University has implemented a range of flexible working arrangements, and we are happy to explore candidate requirements as part of the recruitment process.

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