Compliance Manager- Rail

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead and manage all aspects of compliance within our Rail division, reporting into our Senior HSQE Manager. The successful candidate will act as the Responsible Person for Compliance, ensuring that all operations meet legislative requirements and industry best practices.

Responsibilities:

Compliance & Auditing and Training

• Manage and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 certifications, SSIP memberships, and RISQS requirements under Network Rail standards.


• Carry out internal process audits and coordinate third-party audits with accreditation bodies.


• Lead annual reviews of the Quality Management System (QMS), Safety Management System (SMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and all associated documentation, risk assessments, RAMS, COSHH, and manual handling assessments.


• Manage pre-qualification checks and conduct annual audits of subcontractors and suppliers.


• Monitor, report, and oversee waste transfer procedures and environmental incident reporting.

• Developing and designing, implementing, and enforcing comprehensive compliance policies and procedures. This includes creating a compliance program tailored to the organisation's specific needs and the regulatory environment it operates in, leading training programs to educate employees on compliance requirements, ethical standards, and legal obligations. A key goal is to foster a company-wide culture of compliance


• Preparing detailed reports on compliance activities, risks, and audit outcomes for senior management and stakeholders. They also lead investigations into any potential compliance breaches or violations.


• Staying up-to-date on changes in laws and industry regulations/standards and acting as the liaison between the organization and external regulatory bodies.

Operational Support & Documentation

• Act as divisional document controller, maintaining controlled forms and registers.


• Manage monthly data trackers, site inspection findings, vehicle inspections, and non-conformance analysis, providing regular reports to Head Office.


• Assist with PQQ management and tender submissions from a HSQE perspective.


• Maintain and review annual Business Continuity Plans for contract-specific operations.

About you:

• Experience in utilities including Rail, water, and wastewater


• 4 years’ experience in a similar type of role (desirable)


• Attention to detail.


• Able to work on your own and as part of a wider team.


• Good communication skills


• Good organisation skills


• Good time keeping skills.


• Be able to prioritise workload.


• Self-motivated target driven.


• Good computer skills and working on various software packages.


• Good communication skills both internal and external lines of communication


• Able to be field based and travel to different sites daily (Driving Licence essential)


• Positive approach to safety and resilient to challenges.


• Able to build relations quickly and positively influence others to take a safe approach.


• Proactive in identifying required safety interventions.

What we offer: 

• 24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata'd)
  


• Pension scheme


• Death in service


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Opportunity to work with a leading water utility network

About the Lanes Group:

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems. Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer. 

 The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community. 

Strictly no agencies please