Construction Compliance Manager

Construction Compliance Manager
Cheshire-based (with wider UK travel)
Up to �70,000 plus benefits

Irwin and Colton have been engaged by a renowned infrastructure and facilities services organisation to recruit a Construction Compliance Manager. This senior role is pivotal in driving a positive health and safety culture across an extensive and diverse portfolio, including healthcare, education, custodial, highways, and infrastructure projects.

The Construction Compliance Manager will be the lead for construction health and safety management, ensuring compliance across multiple sectors and fostering a proactive culture of safety and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary advisor on Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 2015, Building Safety Act 2022, and Building Regulations 2023, ensuring compliance across all portfolio companies and stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Principal Designers and CDM Advisors to plan, manage, and monitor pre-construction and construction phases, advising on health and safety throughout.
• Oversee and ensure the performance of the Principal Designer and other duty holders, monitoring deliverables and driving continuous improvement.
• Perform compliance audits, maintain a log of Principal Designer appointments, and conduct sampling of CDM outputs.
• Conduct site safety inspections across UK-wide projects, providing guidance and oversight to ensure best practice and compliance.
• Provide detailed, regular reports to the Executive Leadership Team on construction health and safety performance.
• Deliver internal training and updates on industry changes, best practices, and legislative impacts.
• Update and maintain CDM resources and toolkits to reflect evolving industry standards and organisational needs.

The Successful Candidate:

• Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma (and relevant IOSH membership)
• Experience: Demonstrated success in managing complex construction health and safety requirements, ideally within facilities management, consultancy, or infrastructure.
• Skills: Strong leadership, influencing skills, and the ability to engage and challenge stakeholders at all levels. Familiarity with PFI/PPP contracts is advantageous.
• Attributes: Highly motivated, organised, and effective in both independent and team settings. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong communication and planning abilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead in a high-profile organisation, driving safety standards and making a meaningful impact across critical sectors. If you're an experienced health and safety professional ready for a challenging and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established property company with a long history and strong heritage. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Matthew Cathcart on +44(0) (phone number removed) or apply here.

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