Engineering Compliance and Building Safety Manager

Hampshire Shared Services Partnership; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council seeks an experienced Engineering Compliance/Building Safety Manager to join the Compliance team within Property Services Operations in Winchester with hybrid working.

You will lead engineering/technical teams, manage building safety risks, and drive improvements in compliance and safety culture across a large public estate.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in electrical, mechanical, building services, engineering, compliance or related field.
• Strong knowledge of legislation relating to mechanical, electrical and structural safety (HSWA 1974, Electricity at Work Regulations, Gas Safety Regulations, PSSR, LOLER, environmental regs).
• Experience leading engineering compliance, statutory maintenance or safety programmes across a complex property portfolio.
• Ability to work collaboratively with contractors, technical teams and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safety risk management for structures, gas and electrical systems, PSSR, LOLER and environmental risks.
• Oversee inspection, servicing and remedial works programmes within budgets and resources.
• Provide technical and pastoral management of ~seven engineering/technical admin staff, promoting safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead and influence a network of contractors, consultants and delivery partners to meet statutory obligations.
• Monitor compliance and develop action plans with leads to deliver compliance and best value; escalate risks as needed.
• Set standards and collaborate with internal teams to support inspections, servicing and remedial works.
• Advise on applicable compliance matters to senior stakeholders and inform policy/decision-making.
• Support growth and development of team members, including apprenticeships.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the team and supply chain.

Skills

Engineering compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC625293
Salary Range: £58,143 - £65,162 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37 hours (part-time and/or flexible hours actively considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 29 November 2026
Interview Dates: w/c 7 December 2026
The selection process will involve interview(s) and delivery of a short scenario-based presentation, which will be shared with shortlisted candidates prior to interview. Reasonable adjustments will be implemented (as required) at all stages of the process.

We are looking for an experienced engineering compliance or property professional to join the Compliance team within our Property Services Operations function.

The Role:

The role will lead engineering and technical teams in the delivery of programmes of work and provide effective management of building safety risks relating to Mechanical, Electrical and Structural systems, including Gas Safety, Pressure Systems (PSSR), Lifting Equipment (LOLER), Structural Safety, Environmental and Pollution risk. You will join other managers within the team, who manage Water Management (including Legionella), and Arboriculture.

Collectively the team deliver programmes of inspections, surveys and remedial works across the Hampshire County Council (HCC) built estate of around 10,000 buildings over 1000 sites including schools, social and residential care properties, offices and libraries.

This is a key role, responsible for managing building safety risks across one of England's largest and most diverse public sector estates. The role contributes to ensuring the HCC built estate remains safe, compliant and fit to support services relied upon by more than 1.4 million Hampshire residents.

The role offers a hybrid mix of office, home and occasional site working.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate and manage safety risk management for: Structures, Gas and Electrical Systems, Pressure Systems (PSSR), Lifting Equipment (LOLER), Pollution and environmental risks.
• Manage and oversee significant inspection, servicing and remedial works programmes, ensuring effective use of budgets and resources.
• Provide technical and pastoral management of circa seven directly employed engineering and technical admin team members, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Lead and influence a wider network of specialist contractors, consultants and delivery partners to ensure statutory compliance obligations are achieved.
• Monitor compliance, review risks and work with specialist leads to develop action plans and programmes that deliver appropriate compliance and best value. Escalate risks or issues as needed.
• Set the standards and collaborate with other internal teams to support delivery of inspections, servicing, and remedial works.
• Act as an advisor on applicable compliance matters, providing guidance to senior stakeholders and informing policy and decision‑making.
• Support the growth and development of team members, encouraging learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeships.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the team and supply chain.

What we’re looking for:

• A degree, HNC/HND, professional qualification, or equivalent experience in electrical, mechanical, building services, engineering, compliance, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation relating to mechanical, electrical and structural safety, including HSWA 1974, Electricity at Work Regulations, Gas Safety Regulations, PSSR, LOLER and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrable experience leading engineering compliance, statutory maintenance, or safety programmes across a complex property portfolio.
• Ability to work collaboratively with contractors, technical teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Why join us?

• Be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary Property Team, which brings together strong expertise in managing the public estate.
• Coordinate and deliver activities that reduce risk and contribute to positive outcomes for the community.
• Take on a role that values initiative, thoughtful leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Work in a vibrant and supportive environment that encourages professional development and growth.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
• A competitive benefits package (https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs/whychooseus/benefits), which includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• We are committed to inclusion, diversity and wellbeing. Staff are encouraged to get involved in a variety of internal Networks (BME, Staff Disability, Carers and Working Parents and LGBT+) - see our Inclusion Strategy (https://www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecouncil/equality/inclusion-strategy) for further information.
• Our people are what make us a vibrant and well respected organisation, so if you are looking to take the next step in your career somewhere that you can deliver meaningful outcomes and great public value, then further information about the role responsibilities and essential/desirable criteria are available within below Candidate Pack.

Additional Information:

Engineering Compliance and Building Safety Manager Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Chris Topley, Compliance and Engineering Manager on [e-mail]

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