Your new company
One of Northern Ireland's largest public sector authorities located in Co. Armagh is seeking an experienced Building Services professional to oversee estates compliance on an interim basis for approximately nine months. This is a key assignment for a compliance professional who can quickly take ownership of statutory estates obligations such as Fire Safety, Electrical & Gas Safety and Energy Efficiency and ensure the estate remains safe, legally compliant, and audit‑ready.
Your new role
This role will be on an initial interim contract for c.9 months, with the potential to extend or present a permanent job opportunity, reporting to the Estates Maintenance Manager.
Key responsibilities
* Act as the organisation’s technical lead for statutory compliance across a diverse estate, covering Legionella management, Asbestos control, Fixed Wire Testing, Fire Safety, Gas Safety, LOLER, PUWER, and wider planned preventative maintenance.
* Stepping into a busy environment, stabilise compliance processes, and provide assurance to senior stakeholders.
* Oversee all statutory estates compliance activities, ensuring full alignment with current legislation and best practice.
* Manage programmes for Legionella monitoring, Asbestos surveys and management plans, Fixed Wire Testing, PAT testing, Fire Risk Assessments, Gas Safety inspections, and other mandatory checks.
* Maintain accurate compliance records, certificates, and audit trails, ensuring documentation is complete and accessible.
* Manage and monitor external contractors, ensuring high‑quality delivery and value for money.
* Review and strengthen policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
* Provide expert advice to operational teams and senior leaders on compliance risks and mitigation.
* Lead internal audits, produce clear reports, and drive corrective actions.
What you’ll need to succeed
* A third level qualification (i.e. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree) in a relevant discipline/subject such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
* Knowledge of statutory estates’ compliance.
* Experience leading compliance programmes and managing external contractors.
* Relevant qualifications such as IOSH/NEBOSH, BOHS P402, or Legionella Responsible Person training are beneficial but not essential.
What you’ll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a public sector organisation where you will be given the chance to work on a wide range of maintenance and refurbishment projects of varying values.
This is a contract position to cover a vacant post.
£40,000 - £44,000 pro rata
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
35 days annual leave including statutory days.
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