The successful candidate will play a pivotal role within the business, ensuring all works are delivered right first time and in line with specification, project requirements and internal management systems.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Proven experience in a compliance, quality, or supervisory role within highways, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects
* Experience in materials compliance, testing, and traceability within a construction or highways environment.
* Familiarity with audit processes, inspections, and regulatory compliance requirements.
* Relevant qualification in civil engineering, construction management, or a related discipline
* SMSTS or SSSTS certification
* A valid CSCS card
* Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, site teams, and stakeholders
* Sound understanding and awareness of industry standards, health & safety regulations, and best practices
* Full UK driving licence
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Overseeing compliance across operations, including materials production, supply, and on-site delivery activities.
* Ensuring materials, workmanship, and construction processes meet relevant specifications, contract requirements, and company procedures
* Monitoring quality, conformity, and full traceability of materials, including inspection records, test results, and supporting documentation.
* Supporting and promoting compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards across all highways works and associated activities.
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date compliance records to support audits, inspections, and client reviews.
* Identifying non-conformances, implementing and tracking corrective actions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
* Building and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, project teams, and key stakeholders, ensuring compliance requirements are clearly communicated and proactively managed
* Liaising with internal departments, subcontractors, suppliers, and delivery partners to ensure all compliance obligations are consistently achieved.
* Providing effective leadership and support to site teams, ensuring high standards of performance, compliance, and accountability
* Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, principal contractors, and supply chain partners
* Reporting observations and near misses, support incident investigations, and carry out root cause analysis to ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
* Undertaking site-specific risk assessments and ensure appropriate control measures are in place to enable safe and compliant delivery of works.
Core Benefits (subject to eligibility):
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Performance Bonus
* Employee Volunteering Programme
* Continued Learning and Development opportunities, and a Supportive Culture
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year