Compliance Coordinator
Location: Sines, Portugal (Site-Based)
Sector: Construction / Industrial Project
Salary: €40,000 – €75,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Employer: International Main Contractor
The Opportunity
An international construction contractor delivering a major industrial project in Sines is seeking a Social Compliance Coordinator to support and oversee labour compliance across a live construction site.
This role combines both administrative and coordination responsibilities, making it ideal for someone with either:
Direct social / labour compliance experience, or Construction experience with exposure to workforce compliance, site documentation, audits or subcontractor management.
You will play a key role in ensuring subcontractors and workforce teams operate in line with local labour laws, ethical standards and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
Labour & Workforce Compliance
Monitor subcontractor compliance with Portuguese labour legislation.
Ensure all workforce documentation (contracts, right-to-work, insurance, permits) is accurate and up to date.
Maintain organised compliance records for audits and inspections.
Support onboarding checks for new subcontractors and site personnel.
Site Coordination
Act as the on-site point of contact for labour compliance matters.
Liaise with subcontractors, site management and HR teams.
Assist with worker inductions relating to compliance and welfare standards.
Monitor working hours, accommodation standards (if applicable) and welfare provisions.
Audit & Reporting
Prepare documentation for internal and external compliance audits.
Track corrective actions and ensure follow-up completion.
Maintain compliance trackers and site registers.
Support implementation of company ESG and ethical labour policies.
Administration
Manage compliance databases and digital filing systems.
Ensure documentation is stored in line with GDPR requirements.
Produce regular compliance reports for senior management.
What We're Looking For
We are open to candidates who meet one of the following profiles:
Experience in social compliance, labour compliance or workforce compliance, or
Experience working on construction projects with exposure to subcontractor management, documentation control, HR support, or site administration.
Key attributes:
Strong organisational skills.
Attention to detail.
Confident communicating with subcontractors and site teams.
Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment.
Good understanding of basic employment or labour standards (training can be provided).