Compliance Manager - Estates

About the Role

Our Estates team ensures NPL provides a safe, secure, and sustainable workplace—maximising the value of our buildings to support our people, programmes, and long-term goals.

We’re looking for a Compliance Manager to lead statutory compliance across our estate, with a focus on the Teddington and Wraysbury sites. Reporting to the Hard Services Leader, you’ll play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient environments that enable world-leading scientific work.

What you’ll be doing

• Ensure NPL’s building and FM services meet statutory and industry standards
• Lead on the assurance of statutory compliance for the built environment at Teddington
• Work on behalf of the client as part of the Intelligent Client Function with regards to the FM and project delivery services
• Maintain and update Estates procedures in line with legislation and business needs
• Advise, report, and manage compliance risks with stakeholders and the Hard Services Leader
• Develop knowledge, skills and experience associated with area of specialism and stay up to date with industry developments and legislation

About You

What you’ll bring:

• Strong knowledge of UK building services legislation such as Legionella, Fire Safety, Asbestos, Electrical & Mechanical systems (pressure systems, lifting equipment, refrigeration systems, etc.)
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
• Membership of IWFM, IOSH or similar professional body
• Experience using CAFM/CMMS systems to manage compliance

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this thro ughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

About Us

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - The measure of us - Overview
NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.