Head of Compliance

Job Description:

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 | Location: Nationwide travel | Type: Full-time | Industry: Construction

A growing organisation within the construction sector is recruiting a Head of Compliance. this is a role perfectly suited to ex-Military personnel with strong experience in standards, policy, governance, risk management, or leadership.

If you’ve worked in environments where procedures matter, safety is critical, and people rely on you to keep operations running correctly and legally, this role plays directly to that skill set.

• Lead and manage compliance across safety, quality, environmental and operational standards.

• Ensure the organisation remains legally compliant and aligned with internal policies.

• Maintain and improve compliance frameworks linked to ISO 9001, ISO 17025, COSHH, and relevant construction legislation.

• Stay up to date with regulatory changes and convert them into clear, practical processes.

• Lead internal audits and support external audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

• Support managers and site teams in embedding compliance requirements into daily operations.

• Maintain accurate risk assessments, procedures, and compliance documentation.

• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on compliance performance and areas of risk.

• Promote a strong, positive compliance culture. Keeping people safe and the business protected.

• Military personnel bring experience in standards, discipline, risk, safety, quality, and governance.

• Ideal for those with NEBOSH, IOSH, or similar qualifications gained during or after service.

• Experience in roles such as engineering, REME, RLC, RAF trades, logistics, operations, or command positions translates extremely well.

• Strong fit for individuals who can brief, influence, and lead teams without micromanagement.

• Clear progression route into senior compliance, H&S, quality, or operational governance positions.

• Strong understanding of compliance, risk, legislation, or safety frameworks.

• Qualified or working towards NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent.

• Able to interpret regulations and turn them into simple, workable guidance.

• Confident communicator who can influence at all levels.

• Organised and detail-focused, able to handle multiple priorities.

• Full UK driving licence and comfortable with travel.

• Experience in construction, engineering, testing, scientific, or other regulated environments.

• Exposure to audits, standards, or compliance frameworks.

• Understanding of environmental or quality-management systems.

• A senior position with genuine influence on business standards and culture.

• Supportive environment focused on practical compliance, not red tape.

• Professional development opportunities including ISO, audit, and compliance training.

• A strong civilian career path for service leavers transitioning into compliance or governance roles.