Scaffolding Compliance Manager

Safety Advisors
Sheffield
November 3, 2025
Full Time
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Job Description

Scaffolding Compliance Manager

Company: Hi-Point Access Ltd
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Availability: Weekend availability
Application: Apply Now

Job Summary

The Compliance Manager ensures that the organisation adheres to relevant regulations, standards, and internal policies. This role demands knowledge of compliance within the construction industry and practical scaffolding experience. Responsibilities include overseeing audits, developing training programmes, and maintaining safety and quality across projects.

Department

Health & Safety / Compliance / Operations

Reports to: Operations Director

Job Purpose

To ensure all scaffolding operations meet legal, regulatory, and company standards, including safety practices, audits, inspections, and guidance to maintain full compliance with NASC, TG20, SG4, and related scaffolding legislation and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Oversight

  • Monitor and enforce compliance with Work at Height Regulations, TG20:21, SG4:22, and NASC guidance.

  • Keep internal policies aligned with regulatory changes.

Audit & Inspection

  • Conduct regular audits on scaffolding structures and work practices.

  • Produce detailed audit reports and track non-conformances.

  • Develop a digital inspection regime.

Training & Development

  • Deliver or coordinate training for scaffolders, supervisors, and site managers.

  • Ensure operatives hold valid CISRS cards and suitable training.

Documentation & Record-Keeping

  • Maintain accurate inspection records, incident reports, training logs, and certifications.

  • Oversee scaffold handover certificates, design documentation, and risk assessments.

Incident Investigation

  • Lead investigations into scaffolding incidents and near-misses.

  • Provide root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Liaison & Communication

  • Act as point of contact for regulatory bodies, clients, and internal stakeholders.

  • Report compliance performance to senior leadership.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of scaffolding systems, design, and safety regulations.

  • Understanding of TG20, SG4, and NASC standards.

  • Ability to interpret scaffold design drawings.

  • Strong communication, attention to detail, leadership, and IT skills.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

  • CISRS Advanced Scaffolder Card or higher

  • NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)

  • Minimum 5 years in scaffolding operations or compliance

  • Experience in audits and site inspections

Desirable:

  • CISRS Scaffold Inspection Card

  • Previous experience as Compliance or Health & Safety Manager in scaffolding or construction

Personal Attributes

  • Assertive, professional, diplomatic

  • Proactive problem solver

  • Safety-focused

  • Able to work independently and manage own schedule

Working Conditions

  • Site-based with regular travel

  • Occasional out-of-hours or weekend inspections

  • Office-based admin duties

Benefits

  • Company car

  • Company pension

  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person