Building M&E and Compliance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Chester is seeking a Building M&E and Compliance Manager to ensure maintenance and improvement of council housing stock. This permanent position demands strong compliance management skills, including managing safety matters and conducting inspections. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and substantial benefits, including annual leave and pension scheme enrolment.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Subsidised car parking

Access to free shuttle bus

Public transport season ticket loan scheme

60% discount on first season bus tickets

Ongoing support and coaching for personal development

Structured learning and development framework

Qualifications

• Building services-related degree or equivalent qualification required.
• At least 5 years of qualitative experience in compliance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance and building safety matters across council properties.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with UK safety standards.
• Oversee safety inspections and maintain records to support compliance.

Skills

Compliance management

Staff management

Project management

Understanding of UK safety standards

Education

Building services-related degree or equivalent

Degree in property

Tools

Microsoft Windows applications

Job description

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chester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently working with a local authority who are recruiting a permanent Building M&E and Compliance Manager to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service for the maintenance and improvement of council housing stock and the local environment.

Building M&E and Compliance Manager

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £47,745 per annum

Hybrid working arrangement 2 days per week

Responsibilities:

• Manage all compliance and building safety matters across the council properties.
• Ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act and other relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with UK safety standards, including:
• Gas safety
• Electrical systems
• Promptly address and resolve any non-compliance issues identified during inspections.
• Oversee specific safety inspections such as:
• Gas safety checks
• Fire risk assessments
• Maintain accurate and detailed records to support compliance and audit requirements.
• Achieve 100% access to council homes for mandatory gas servicing and electrical testing.
• Collaborate closely with Customer Liaison Officers to ensure resident cooperation and access.
• Operate within legal, financial, time, and policy constraints to meet safety and compliance goals.

Requirements:

• Building services-related degree or equivalent qualification or a degree in property.
• Understanding of compliance management.
• At least 5 years of qualitative experience.
• Staff and project management experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows applications
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Remote and flexible working arrangements, with continued flexibility as office presence increases
• Subsidised car parking
• Access to Ipswich town centre’s free shuttle bus
• Public transport season ticket loan scheme
• 60% discount on first season bus tickets
• Ongoing support and coaching for personal and professional development
• Access to a structured learning and development framework aligned with organisational values

If this is of any interest please apply with a copy of your most up to date CV or send it directly to [emailprotected] and myself or a member of the team will be in contact!