Location : Salisbury Salary : £75,000 £85,000 + £5,200 Car Allowance + Bonus Contract : Permanent, Full Time The Opportunity Our client is a leading provider of facilities management and estate services within the UK Defence sector, supporting a complex and highly regulated operational estate. They are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Technical Compliance to provide senior technical leadership, governance and assurance across their Salisbury contract. You will take ownership of the contracts technical compliance and assurance framework, acting as a trusted technical authority across operational, technical and support functions. This will include leading a team of Authorised Persons, ensuring safe systems of work comply with JSP 375, HSE Approved Codes of Practice and relevant legislation, while providing senior stakeholders and customers with clear oversight of compliance, risk and emerging issues. The role will also provide technical oversight of designs, specifications and major works, challenging information produced by external design practices and supporting the acceptance of refurbishments, new builds and major projects. You will ensure asset, maintenance and warranty information is accurately captured within the CAFM system, while leading technical audits, inspections and assurance reviews. Where deficiencies are identified, you will ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented and followed through to completion. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical compliance, governance and assurance function across the contract. Provide expert technical advice on legislation, standards, industry guidance and best practice. Lead and develop a team of Authorised Persons, providing technical direction and support. Ensure compliance with JSP 375, HSE Approved Codes of Practice and relevant statutory requirements. Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance assurance framework. Lead technical audits, inspections and assurance reviews, ensuring findings and actions are effectively managed. Prepare for and support external audits, including those undertaken by BSI and BM TRADA. Oversee professional and technical inspections, ensuring findings, remedial works and improvement opportunities are recorded and progressed. Provide monthly and quarterly reporting covering compliance performance, risks, trends, deficiencies and improvement actions. Manage Safety Alerts, Technical Bulletins, Engineering Instructions and Regulatory Change Notices, ensuring emerging requirements are assessed and implemented. Act as the focal point for technical compliance incidents, investigations and lessons learned. Provide technical oversight of designs, specifications, refurbishments, new builds and major projects. Ensure asset, maintenance, statutory and warranty information is accurately captured within the CAFM system. Support the development of scopes, specifications and specialist maintenance arrangements. Ensure suppliers possess the appropriate technical credentials, experience and track record. Work collaboratively with operational teams and technical specialists to manage compliance risks across the estate. Provide oversight of specialist areas including grounds maintenance and arboriculture, ensuring statutory, safety and environmental requirements are met. Undertake Health
Head of Technical Compliance in Lincolnshire employer: Mainstay Facilities
Join a dynamic team as an Apprentice Multi Skilled Operative at our Defence facilities management operation, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values hands-on experience and practical skills. With access to training and nationally recognised qualifications, you will have ample opportunities for career growth while working across various Defence sites like Chicksands and RAF Henlow. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a work van, pension scheme, and generous annual leave, all while contributing to the maintenance of vital Defence properties.
