What is the job role?
As an Engineering Inspection Officer for Coventry City Council, you will play a vital part in ensuring our estate remains safe, legally compliant, and well‑managed. You will oversee the delivery of the Council’s Statutory Engineering Inspection Contract, ensuring all regulated assets—such as lifting equipment, pressure systems, and mechanical and electrical plant—are inspected in line with LOLER, PUWER, PSSR, HASWA and other regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
* Maintain a comprehensive schedule of statutory inspections across all Council-owned and operated sites.
* Review inspection reports, certificates, and defect notifications and ensure that follow‑up actions and remedials are completed promptly.
* Monitor compliance performance across the estate and escalate any issues or overdue inspections.
* Produce regular compliance reports for managers, senior leadership, and audit functions.
* Monitor contractor performance, KPIs and service delivery while supporting procurement tasks such as tendering, contract review, and mobilisation.
* Work collaboratively with FM, Property Maintenance, Health & Safety and service departments to ensure compliance standards are upheld.
* Provide technical advice to building managers and service leads on their statutory responsibilities.
* Maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to all relevant regulations and policies.
We are looking for
* A technically skilled, organized and proactive individual who can confidently manage compliance responsibilities across a varied property portfolio.
* Strong knowledge of statutory regulations such as LOLER, PUWER and PSSR, and the ability to interpret technical inspection reports.
* Solid grasp of Health & Safety legislation relevant to property and facilities management.
* At least 2 years’ experience managing and monitoring contractor performance.
* Experience with statutory engineering inspections and/or building compliance.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* High levels of organisation and strong contract management ability.
* Precision in record‑keeping and compliance monitoring.
* Ability to work independently, prioritise deadlines, and manage a varied workload.
* Ability to travel across the city and physically inspect assets when required.
Qualifications
* Relevant qualifications in property, engineering, facilities management or Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH, IWFM, engineering certifications).
* Familiarity with asset management systems and CAFM compliance modules.
Other Requirements
* Valid full driving licence.
* Willingness to work outdoors, cover significant distances, and carry out physically demanding inspection tasks.
* Flexibility to attend meetings outside of standard working hours.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are not offering sponsorship for this role.
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