Head of Housing Building Safety and Compliance
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We are currently working in partnership with a local authority based in West London, who are recruiting for a Head of Building Safety & Compliance on a temporary 3-month contract. The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to be extended and also go permanent. The daily rate of pay is negotiable dependent upon experience.
Due to the nature of the role, the client is looking for someone with an in-depth understanding of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, mechanical and electrical compliance requirements, and other relevant regulations andstandards within housing portfolios.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Ensure all housing property operations adhere to health and safety regulations, including the Building and Fire Safety Acts, gas servicing, and electrical management, by delivering inspection and remedial programs, conducting compliance audits, and managing compliance-related risks
* Lead the council housing team in matters related to the Building Safety Act, providing senior advisory support and ensuring adherence to the standards required by customers, the Building Safety Regulator, and the London Fire Brigade, while acting as the Accountable Person under the Building Safety Act 2022
* Oversee the procurement and implementation of compliance inspection, testing, and remedial works programmes, ensuring timely and high-quality completion, optimising contractor performance, and maintaining rigorous data and transparent reporting
* To conduct regular testing and audits of compliance data, examining housing operations for adherence to regulations, identifying areas for improvement, preparing comprehensive assurance reports, and implementing corrective actions promptly
* To proactively manage compliance-related risks by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and industry best practices, ensuring all housing operations consistently adhere to current legislation, and mitigating potential risks
Experience required:
* Educated to degree in a related field such as Housing, Construction
Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Health.
* Relevant certifications such as Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)
membership, NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety
and Health) Certificate, or equivalent
* DBS Required
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
* Extensive knowledge and expertise of Health and Safety Regulations and
including in gas servicing, asbestos management, and fire safety for
compliance
* In-depth understanding of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, mechanical
and electrical compliance requirements
* Strong experience in developing and implementing robust compliance policies
and procedures that align with regulatory requirements and organisational
goals
* Experience in undertaking detailed performance monitoring on key
compliance metrics, analysing data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for
improvement
Rewards and Benefits:
* Hybrid working
* Flexible working days
Working hours:
* 35 hours per week
* Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management
* Industries
Residential Building Construction
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