Estates Compliance Engineer

Job Title

Estates Compliance Engineer

Falmouth Exeter Plus

Penryn, England, United Kingdom

We are looking to recruit an Estates Compliance Engineer which is a pivotal role within the Estates Service. The postholder is responsible for ensuring all maintenance and project works across the FX Plus estate meet the highest standards of statutory and organisational compliance.

In this key position, you will have oversight of statutory and mandatory maintenance and management plans, quality assurance inspections, and liaison with contractors and statutory authorities to ensure high levels of service delivery and adherence to technical standards.

You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across FX Plus and both universities, providing expert support in the organisation and oversight of planned and reactive maintenance, as well as project activities. A core element of the role is ensuring that external contractors deliver work safely, professionally, and efficiently, in line with compliance requirements.

It's an exciting time as we grow the department as our university partners continue to move ahead with our ambitious growth plans. It is a varied role and represents a great opportunity to be part of a supportive and highly skilled team.

You will bring a strong technical or engineering qualification or equivalent with experience in a compliance, engineering, or facilities management role within estates or construction environments. Alongside these key skills, we are looking for candidates who can build strong working relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Ensure all maintenance and project works meet statutory and organisational compliance standards.

Oversee statutory and mandatory maintenance and management plans.

Conduct quality assurance inspections and audits.

Liaise with contractors and statutory authorities to ensure service delivery and technical standard adherence.

Provide expert support for planned and reactive maintenance and project activities.

• Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory compliance related to estates and maintenance operations (e.g., H&S, CDM, PSSR, LOLER).
• Experience carrying out audits, inspections, and quality assurance activities.
• Competence in reviewing and managing risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Experience working with contractors and managing service delivery performance.

• Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%.
• 28 days + 8 days bank holiday.
• Life Assurance.
• Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (Gym & Fitness Classes).
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker).
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme.
• Vivup Lifestyle Discounts.

37.5 hour a week, full time, permanent contract. Monday-Friday.

Tuesday 7 January 2026

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Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Higher Education

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