Building M&E and Compliance Manager

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

Job summary

A local authority in Watford is hiring a Building M&E and Compliance Manager to oversee compliance and safety for council housing. This permanent role includes responsibilities for inspections, compliance with safety legislation, and team management, with a starting salary of £47,745 per annum.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Subsidised car parking

Remote and flexible working arrangements

Access to a structured learning and development framework

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in building services or property.
• 5+ years of qualitative experience in compliance management.
• Experience in staff and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance and building safety for council properties.
• Ensure compliance with UK safety standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and maintain detailed records.

Skills

Compliance management

Project management

Communication

Education

Building services-related degree

Degree in property

Tools

Microsoft Windows applications

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Building M&E and Compliance Manager, watford, hertfordshire

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watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

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!