Job Title: Compliance Engineer
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Fradley Park, Lichfield
Salary: Competitive
About Us:
SE Controls has recently been named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 list!
This recognition reflects the supportive, people-focused culture we have built at SE Controls. We are proud to be a place where colleagues can grow, feel valued, and build rewarding careers. We also believe in developing talent from within and helping our people succeed.
Your development starts from your first day with us and continues throughout your career at SE Controls. We are a global organisation with the values of a family business, and we are committed to helping our colleagues learn, grow, and reach their potential. If you are looking for a career where you will be supported and encouraged, we would love to welcome you to our talented team.
Role Purpose:
The Compliance Engineer supports the maintenance of product and business compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and management systems. The role assists with product testing, certification, technical documentation and compliance activities related to smoke and environmental ventilation products.
Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Projects teams, you will help ensure compliance requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
Essential
- Experience in an engineering, manufacturing or technical environment.
- Familiarity with compliance documentation and certification processes.
- Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Knowledge of EN 12101 standards.
- Experience with smoke control or life safety systems.
- Understanding of UKCA/CE marking requirements.
- Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 systems.
- Internal Auditor qualification or willingness to obtain.
Skills & Attributes
- Attention to detail.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret technical information and standards.
- Well organised and methodical.
- Team player with a proactive approach.
- Committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Compliance
- Assist in maintaining compliance with EN 12101 and other relevant standards.
- Support UKCA and CE marking activities.
- Maintain technical files, certification records and compliance documentation.
- Support product testing programmes and certification activities.
- Monitor updates to standards and regulations relevant to SE Controls products.
SDI 19 & Quality Systems
- Support compliance with the Smoke Control Association SDI 19 Competency Scheme.
- Assist with internal and external audits.
- Help maintain records, procedures and documentation required by the Integrated Management System.
- Support corrective actions and continuous improvement activities.
Technical Support
- Provide compliance guidance to internal departments.
- Support customer and project-related technical compliance enquiries.
- Participate in design reviews and product development activities where required.
Documentation & Records
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance records.
- Ensure documentation is controlled and readily available for audit and certification purposes.
- Assist with the preparation of reports and compliance data.
As a leading specialist with over 40 years’ experience in smoke and environmental ventilation systems, SE Controls offers a great range of benefits, including:
- A competitive salary.
- Generous holiday allowance of 26 days plus an additional day for your birthday.
- Healthcare cash plan including retail perks.
- Life assurance cover.
- A company contributory pension scheme, following a qualifying period.
- A modern, friendly working environment with EV charging stations.
- Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:00am to 5:15pm; Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.
- Hybrid working, with a mix of home and office-based work.
SE Controls is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued.
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lichfield WS13 8RZ
