Group Compliance Manager

· Manage and continuously improve the Group's integrated management systems.

· Support and maintain accreditation standards, including:

o ISO 9001 – Quality Management

o ISO 14001 – Environmental Management

o ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety FORS

o Achilles

o Constructionline Rail industry accreditations and customer-specific standards

o Act as the lead contact for external audits and certification bodies.

· Support the identification, assessment, and management of organisational risks.

· Maintain the Group Risk Register.

· Work with operational leaders to develop mitigation plans and monitor effectiveness.

· Investigate significant compliance breaches and ensure lessons learned are implemented.

· Work closely with Transport, Plant, Rail, Earthworks, Recycling, and Commercial teams to ensure compliance obligations are understood and achieved.

· Monitor compliance relating to:

o Operator Licence requirements

o Driver compliance and tachographs

o Plant inspection and maintenance regimes

o Environmental permits and waste management obligations

o Rail assurance requirements

o Contractor and supplier compliance

o Customer contractual compliance obligations

· Promote a positive compliance culture throughout the Group.

· Deliver training, guidance, and awareness programmes to managers and employees.

· Support managers in understanding and implementing compliance requirements within their areas of responsibility.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen governance and operational performance.

· Proven experience in a senior compliance, governance, risk, or assurance role.

· Strong knowledge of compliance requirements within construction, transport, infrastructure, plant hire, waste, recycling, or rail sectors.

· Experience managing integrated management systems and external accreditations.

· Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

· Experience conducting audits and implementing compliance improvement programmes.

· Strong report writing, analytical, and investigation skills.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

· Full UK Driving Licence.

· Internal Auditor qualification

· NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate.

· Lead Auditor qualification.

· IOSH Membership.

· Transport Manager CPC.

· IEMA qualification.

· Experience working within multi-disciplinary construction or infrastructure businesses.

· Experience supporting Board-level governance and reporting.

· Highly organised and detail oriented.

· Strategic thinker with a proactive approach.

· Strong leadership and influencing skills.

· Professional, ethical, and accountable.

· Excellent problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

· Confident communicator capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

· Able to balance operational priorities with regulatory requirements.

· Competitive salary and benefits package.

· Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.

· Professional development and training opportunities.

· Opportunity to influence and shape compliance strategy across a growing and diverse business.

· Collaborative and supportive working environment.

· Long-term career progression within the M.

O’Brien Group.