Building Compliance & Reactive Works Manager

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

East Devon District Council is seeking a Building Compliance & Reactive Works Manager to join the Buildings and Facilities Management Team. You will oversee landlord health and safety compliance across General Fund buildings, including fire, gas, asbestos, electrical safety and legionella control.

Working with Area Building Surveyors, you will manage reactive maintenance through a small in-house team and external contractors, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time and within budget, while

Qualifications

• Experience in building compliance and landlord health and safety requirements.
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage a small team and external contractors.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee landlord health and safety compliance across General Fund buildings (fire, gas, asbestos, electrical safety, legionella).
• Manage reactive maintenance services through in-house technicians and external contractors.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and support continuous service improvement.

Skills

Contract management

Budget management

Leadership

Health and safety compliance

Contractor management

IT systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Building Compliance & Reactive Works Manager to join our Buildings and Facilities Management Team.

You will play a key role in ensuring the Council’s property portfolio remains safe, compliant and well maintained. The post is responsible for overseeing landlord health and safety compliance across our General Fund buildings, including areas such as fire safety, gas safety, asbestos management, electrical safety and legionella control.

Working closely with our Area Building Surveyors, you will manage reactive maintenance services through a small team of in-house Maintenance Technicians and external contractors, ensuring work is delivered efficiently, safely and within budget. You will also contribute to property management activities, maintain accurate compliance records and support continuous improvement across the service.

About you

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of building maintenance, construction and contract management, together with practical experience of landlord health and safety compliance requirements. You will be able to effectively manage contractors, budgets and competing priorities, while demonstrating excellent communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to lead, motivate and support a small team, be customer focused and committed to delivering high-quality services, and be confident in the use of IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.

A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role (reasonable adjustments may be considered in accordance with the Equality Act).

About us

Our last Local Government Association Peer Challenge highlighted that “EDDC is a great place to work, with engaged staff and members” — and we couldn’t agree more. You’ll be joining an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything we do, working collaboratively with our communities to deliver high‑quality services and create an outstanding place to live, work, visit and enjoy. With a strong focus on wellbeing, a highly flexible and supportive hybrid Worksmart approach, and a commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a workforce culture where colleagues are empowered to be Happy, Healthy and Here.

Closing date: Sunday 13/09/2026 at midnight.

Company: East Devon District Council

Salary: £36,363 – £42,839

Location: Devon, Devon

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Facilities Management

Sector: Regeneration and Local Economies

Job Role: Manager