Property Compliance & Building Safety Manager – Council in West London£385 PAYE / £500 Umbrella (Inside IR35)
37 hours per week
3–6 month contract
As the Property Compliance and Building Safety/Risk Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Council’s corporate property portfolio by delivering a comprehensive Technical Services function. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all statutory compliance requirements are met across the estate, keeping buildings safe and free from risk, whilst also driving an efficient compliance framework for best practice operations.
This is a hands-on, proactive role that requires versatility and a practical approach. A significant portion of your time will be spent on-site, auditing compliance, surveying M&E systems, reviewing building fabric, and ensuring documentation is up to date. You will also provide oversight to premises controllers and FM-managed sites to ensure effective compliance management.
The role further supports the Hard FM function, including procurement and supplier engagement. You will also contribute to the mobilisation of new properties, from handover and acceptance through to supply chain engagement and operational go-live.
Responsibilities
* Ensure statutory compliance obligations are met across the corporate property estate through site visits, audits, and system reviews.
* Develop specifications for statutory maintenance and inspection regimes, working with both in-house and outsourced teams.
* Prepare technical specifications, business cases and manage delivery of compliance-related projects.
* Act as the Responsible Person for delegated areas (e.g. Legionella, Asbestos, M&E Safety, Lifts, Pressure Systems).
* Lead on the development and implementation of compliance frameworks, policies, and asset management plans.
* Support procurement and management of contractors, ensuring projects are delivered to time, cost, and quality.
* Provide technical advice to internal stakeholders and build strong relationships with regulatory bodies.
Requirements
* Degree-level qualification in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Ideally chartered or working towards CIBSE, CIOB, IOSH, or IIRSM membership.
* Strong operational M&E background, ideally time-served apprenticeship.
* IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) qualification.
* Proven track record in compliance management, statutory maintenance, and project delivery.
* Familiarity with CAFM systems and compliance software.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Contact
For more information about this role, please contact James at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk