Managing Consultant – Asset Management, Property Services & Compliance
MMP Consultancy is seeking an Electrical Compliance Manager on behalf of a Local Authority based in Worcestershire. This is a temporary 3-month ongoing position subject to extension. The rate of pay is £28.51ph via an umbrella company, over a 37-hour working week.
The successful candidate will lead all electrical compliance functions across the Council's housing stock and corporate assets, ensuring full statutory compliance with health and safety legislation and electrical standards. This is a hands-on, leadership role managing electrical contractors, supervising staff, overseeing EICRs, and delivering a high-quality service to residents.
About the Role
This pivotal role carries overall responsibility for ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, overseeing planned and responsive maintenance, asset management, and facilities services, while leading both in-house repairs/compliance teams and external contractor relationships.
The successful candidate will ensure all properties are safe, compliant, efficient, and fit for purpose, supporting service users to feel secure and respected in their homes. You will also play a key role in strategic decisions around asset management, sustainability, and capital investment, aligning with wider organisational objectives. This is both an operational and strategic leadership position—perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about service excellence, and wants to make a tangible impact in tackling homelessness.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage electrical compliance across housing assets, ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance.
* Act as the responsible person for delivering statutory electrical safety services.
* Oversee and manage the delivery of the EICR and remedial works programme.
* Develop and maintain an electrical compliance schedule.
* Lead the management of electrical contractors and supervise in-house Electrical Supervisors.
* Monitor service delivery and escalate performance or risk issues.
* Produce compliance performance reports for senior officers and councillors.
* Maintain membership and compliance with regulatory bodies (e.g. NICEIC/ELECSA/ECA).
* Support procurement of contracts and participate in contract management meetings.
* Manage associated budgets and ensure robust financial control.
* Support service improvement using systems thinking methodology and customer feedback.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Knowledge
* Significant senior experience in property, housing, asset, or facilities management (social housing, supported housing, or charity sector preferred).
* Strong understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements (housing, landlord compliance, H&S, building safety).
* Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams and contractors.
* Budget management experience in resource-constrained environments.
* Skilled in risk management and delivering high-quality, compliance-led services.
* Inspirational leader with strong people skills.
* Excellent communicator across all stakeholders, including tenants and regulators.
* Strategic thinker, commercially astute, with project management expertise.
* Confident with data and analytics to inform decision-making.
* Committed to inclusive, values-driven leadership and co-production.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in a relevant field (construction, housing, property management, surveying).
* Membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, IWFM) or equivalent experience.
* Ongoing CPD and commitment to best practice.
Experience
* Excellent technical knowledge of building pathology and diagnostic skills.
* Familiarity with Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and court processes.
* Experience with disrepair software or databases (desirable).
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Benefits
* Private Medical Insurance
* Group Life Assurance
* Pension Scheme
* Paid Holidays from 26 days
* Family-friendly policies supporting work-life balance
* Health & wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Career development and training opportunities
* Rewards, perks, and discounts platform
* A supportive and collaborative team environment
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