United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.  

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.  

Our company is split into two business areas:  

Utility Infrastructure –  

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.   

Social Infrastructure -  

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.   

This role will be travelling around sites throughout the UK on a day to day basis

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance Monitoring & Auditing:
  • Conduct regular, scheduled, and ad-hoc audits and inspections of company vehicles (HGVs, LGVs, company cars, etc.) and plant machinery (excavators, forklifts, telehandlers, etc.) across all company sites.
  • Verify adherence to all statutory regulations, including but not limited to DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) requirements, PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations), LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations), Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme and other relevant health and safety legislation.
  • Ensure compliance with roadworthiness standards, maintenance schedules, and equipment certification.
  • Monitor and audit driver and operator compliance, including driving hours, tachograph regulations, licence checks, and training certifications where required.
• Policy & Procedure Development:
  • Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of robust vehicle and plant compliance policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
  • Keep abreast of changes in legislation and industry standards, updating internal documentation as necessary to ensure continuous compliance.
• Investigation & Reporting:
  • Investigate compliance breaches, incidents, and near misses related to vehicles and plant, identifying root causes and recommending corrective and preventive actions.
  • Prepare comprehensive compliance reports for management, highlighting trends, risks, and recommendations for improvement.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all compliance activities, inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Training & Awareness:
  • Develop and deliver training and toolbox talks to employees, drivers, and plant operators on compliance requirements, safe operating procedures, and best practices.
  • Promote a proactive safety and compliance culture throughout the organisation.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify potential compliance risks and proactively implement measures to mitigate them.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Essential:
  • Knowledge of UK road transport legislation (e.g., DVSA regulations, O-licence requirements), PUWER, LOLER, and other relevant H&S regulations related to mobile plant.
  • Demonstrable experience in conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
  • Strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret data and produce clear, concise reports.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel frequently across company sites across the UK.
• Desirable:
  • NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
  • Experience with fleet management software or compliance management systems.
  • Knowledge of ISO standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 9001).

Join us at United Infrastructure today and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.  

Please note that United Living has rebranded to United Infrastructure. Our LinkedIn landing page will still display as "United Living," but when you click “Apply,” it will redirect to "United Infrastructure.