Hybrid Engineering Compliance & Building Safety Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Health Assured EAP

Job summary

The Hampshire County Council is seeking an experienced Engineering Compliance and Building Safety Manager to lead engineering and technical teams in delivering safety programmes across the public estate in Hampshire.

Based at Elizabeth II Court, Winchester with hybrid working, you will manage building safety risks across mechanical, electrical and structural systems, oversee inspection programmes, and guide a team of engineers and specialists to ensure statutory compliance and best value for

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC/HND, professional qualification, or equivalent experience in electrical, mechanical, building services, engineering, compliance, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 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.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Safety culture

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree or HNC/HND or equivalent

Professional qualification in building services/compliance or related discipline

Job description

The Hampshire County Council is seeking an experienced Engineering Compliance and Building Safety Manager to lead engineering and technical teams in delivering safety programmes across the public estate in Hampshire.

Based at Elizabeth II Court, Winchester with hybrid working, you will manage building safety risks across mechanical, electrical and structural systems, oversee inspection programmes, and guide a team of engineers and specialists to ensure statutory compliance and best value for