Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading infrastructure-led energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of energy assets across the UK. The business specialises in power generation, district heating and cooling, and industrial energy services.
As part of a planned £1 billion investment programme in the UK, the business is looking to appoint an Operations Compliance Manager (Portfolio HSEQ Manager) to develop and embed fleet-wide compliance systems, governance frameworks and operational standards that will support the next phase of growth.
Reporting into the senior leadership team, you'll lead the implementation of a compliance strategy that aligns management systems across the portfolio, delivers ISO certification across Quality, Health & Safety and Asset Management, and drives a culture of continuous improvement.
If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.
Responsibilities and duties:
As the Operations Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for:
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Develop, implement and continuously improve the company's compliance, governance and assurance framework across multiple operational sites.
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Implement, maintain and develop ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 55001 management systems, ensuring best practice is embedded throughout the business.
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Ensure the portfolio remains compliant with environmental permits, statutory legislation and industry regulations while maintaining audit readiness.
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Conduct compliance audits and assessments, identifying risks, driving corrective actions and delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
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Develop and enhance policies, procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work that support safe and efficient operations.
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Lead environmental compliance activities, including regulator engagement, emissions reporting and permit management.
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Investigate incidents, identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventative actions to improve business performance.
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Partner with Operations, Engineering and Asset Management teams to promote a positive compliance culture and provide expert guidance across maintenance, outage and capital projects.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 Health & Safety qualification).
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Environmental qualification such as IEMA Practitioner or above.
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CQI & IRCA Lead Auditor qualification (or equivalent).
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Strong working knowledge of the CDM Regulations.
Personal skills
The Operations Compliance Manager role would suit someone with:
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Significant experience within a compliance, HSEQ or governance leadership role in a heavy engineering or process industry.
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Background in sectors such as power generation, district heating, industrial utilities, oil & gas, petrochemical, COMAH or other highly regulated environments.
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Demonstrable experience developing compliance frameworks and governance systems across multiple operational sites.
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Proven track record implementing and maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ideally ISO 55001 management systems.
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Experience leading compliance audits, driving continuous improvement and influencing operational teams.
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Multi-site or portfolio-level responsibility across geographically dispersed assets.
Salary and benefits of the Operations Compliance Manager role
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Competitive basic salary
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Annual bonus
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Car allowance
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Private healthcare
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Pension
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Hybrid working (three days per week in the office, plus travel to operational sites)
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