Head of Housing Building Safety and Compliance

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Ealing; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in West London is seeking a Head of Housing Building Safety and Compliance on a temporary contract. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and lead compliance efforts, making significant contributions to improving safety standards within housing portfolios. You will be essential in overseeing safety audits, compliance projects, and ensuring regulatory adherence.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working days

Qualifications

• Educated to degree in a related field such as Housing, Construction Management.
• Relevant certifications such as CIH membership, NEBOSH Certificate.
• DBS Required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all housing property operations adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Lead the council housing team in compliance with Building Safety Act.
• Conduct regular testing and audits of compliance data.

Skills

Health and Safety Regulations

Fire Safety Compliance

Asbestos Management

Mechanical Compliance

Electrical Compliance

Education

Degree in Housing, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Health

Job description

Head of Housing Building Safety and Compliance

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We are currently working in partnership with a local authority based in West London, who are recruiting for a Head of Building Safety & Compliance on a temporary 3-month contract. The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to be extended and also go permanent. The daily rate of pay is negotiable dependent upon experience.

Due to the nature of the role, the client is looking for someone with an in-depth understanding of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, mechanical and electrical compliance requirements, and other relevant regulations andstandards within housing portfolios.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Ensure all housing property operations adhere to health and safety regulations, including the Building and Fire Safety Acts, gas servicing, and electrical management, by delivering inspection and remedial programs, conducting compliance audits, and managing compliance-related risks
• Lead the council housing team in matters related to the Building Safety Act, providing senior advisory support and ensuring adherence to the standards required by customers, the Building Safety Regulator, and the London Fire Brigade, while acting as the Accountable Person under the Building Safety Act 2022
• Oversee the procurement and implementation of compliance inspection, testing, and remedial works programmes, ensuring timely and high-quality completion, optimising contractor performance, and maintaining rigorous data and transparent reporting
• To conduct regular testing and audits of compliance data, examining housing operations for adherence to regulations, identifying areas for improvement, preparing comprehensive assurance reports, and implementing corrective actions promptly
• To proactively manage compliance-related risks by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and industry best practices, ensuring all housing operations consistently adhere to current legislation, and mitigating potential risks

Experience required:

• Educated to degree in a related field such as Housing, Construction
  Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Health.
• Relevant certifications such as Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)
  membership, NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety
  and Health) Certificate, or equivalent
• DBS Required

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Extensive knowledge and expertise of Health and Safety Regulations and
  including in gas servicing, asbestos management, and fire safety for
  compliance
• In-depth understanding of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, mechanical
  and electrical compliance requirements
• Strong experience in developing and implementing robust compliance policies
  and procedures that align with regulatory requirements and organisational
  goals
• Experience in undertaking detailed performance monitoring on key
  compliance metrics, analysing data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for
  improvement

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Residential Building Construction

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