Building Safety & Compliance Manager – Greater London
Rate (Per day): £460 (PAYE) – £600 (Umbrella LTD). Contract: Temporary - Full Time Hours.
Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council for an experienced Building Safety & Compliance Manager to join their Housing team. This role is an excellent opportunity for a compliance, fire safety or building safety professional to play a key role in ensuring statutory compliance, resident safety and best practice across a large social housing portfolio. The successful candidate will act as the Council’s lead point of contact for housing safety and compliance matters, providing expert technical guidance across building safety, fire safety, health & safety, and statutory compliance. The role requires reporting to senior management and leading the Council’s building safety and compliance strategy across the housing stock, supporting operational teams, contractors and stakeholders, managing compliance-related contracts and supporting the development of robust safety systems and procedures across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the Council’s lead officer for housing building safety and statutory compliance
* Provide technical advice, guidance and support regarding fire safety, health & safety and building compliance matters
* Deliver training, instruction and awareness sessions to staff, stakeholders, residents and senior officers
* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards across the housing portfolio
* Support procurement and contract management of statutory compliance and repairs contracts
* Monitor contractor performance, compliance delivery and service quality
* Lead on health & safety and building safety risk reduction initiatives
* Ensure robust policies, procedures and compliance frameworks are maintained and followed
* Work collaboratively with housing teams, contractors, residents and external agencies
* Manage and support the Health & Safety team to ensure effective service delivery
* Prepare reports, compliance data and recommendations for senior management and stakeholders
Candidate Requirements
* Previous experience within a Building Safety, Compliance, Fire Safety or Health & Safety management role
* Strong understanding of social housing compliance and relevant legislation
* Experience managing statutory compliance contracts within housing or property services
* Knowledge of building safety regulations, fire safety legislation and health & safety requirements
* Experience providing technical guidance and training to internal and external stakeholders
* Strong contractor management and performance monitoring experience
* Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast‑paced environment
* Relevant professional qualifications within Building Safety, Fire Safety, Health & Safety or Compliance are desirable
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive local authority committed to resident safety, compliance excellence and continuous service improvement.
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