Head of Compliance & M&E — Safety & Asset Reliability Lead

Public Sector; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in London is seeking a Head of Compliance & M&E to lead statutory compliance and mechanical/electrical services across housing. The role requires strong technical knowledge and senior leadership experience, with responsibilities including managing teams, budgets, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should possess relevant technical qualifications and a deep understanding of statutory frameworks. The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in M&E, compliance, housing or asset management.
• Strong technical knowledge across gas, electrical, legionella, asbestos, lifts and M&E systems.
• Experience managing large teams, direct labour operatives and specialist contractors.
• A track record of delivering compliance programmes, safety improvements and high-quality maintenance services.
• Deep understanding of statutory frameworks including the Building Safety Act.
• Ability to lead cultural change, drive performance and communicate complex technical information with clarity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance and M&E services across housing portfolio.
• Manage significant budgets and develop maintenance strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Engage residents and work with contractors and technical specialists.
• Represent the Council with external regulators.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in M&E, compliance

Technical knowledge in gas, electrical, legionella systems

Experience managing large teams and contractors

Delivering compliance programmes

Understanding of statutory frameworks

Ability to communicate technical information

Education

Relevant Level 7 technical qualifications

Job description

A public sector organization in London is seeking a Head of Compliance & M&E to lead statutory compliance and mechanical/electrical services across housing. The role requires strong technical knowledge and senior leadership experience, with responsibilities including managing teams, budgets, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should possess relevant technical qualifications and a deep understanding of statutory frameworks. The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements.