Interim Commercial Building Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in London is seeking an Interim Commercial Building Safety Manager for an initial 3-month contract. This role involves ensuring statutory compliance, safety, and operational excellence across a diverse property portfolio. Candidates should have a background in compliance management and a relevant engineering degree. An attractive daily rate of £500 - £550 is offered, with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in compliance management and project specification.
• Chartered (or working towards) with a relevant professional body.
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent qualification).

Responsibilities

• Lead on statutory compliance obligations across the corporate property estate.
• Act as Responsible Person for areas including Asbestos and Legionella.
• Develop and manage compliance frameworks and policies.

Skills

Compliance management

Technical service delivery

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Interim Commercial Building Safety Manager

Contract: Initial 3 month Contract (with a view to extend)

Salary: £500 - £550 per day (Inside IR35)

Employer: Hammersmith & Fulham Council

About the Role

Hammersmith & Fulham Council are seeking an experienced Interim Commercial Building Safety Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring statutory compliance, safety, and operational excellence across their diverse corporate property portfolio. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Corporate Property & H&S / Head of Facilities Management, this is a hands-on, proactive role that combines technical expertise with strategic oversight. You will be responsible for developing and embedding robust compliance frameworks, ensuring all properties are safe, legally compliant, and efficiently managed.

This role offers the chance to directly influence building safety standards, deliver high-quality technical services, and contribute to shaping best practice across the Council's estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on statutory compliance obligations across the corporate property estate through site audits, inspections, and reporting.
• Act as Responsible Person for areas including Asbestos, Legionella, M&E Safety, Lifts, and Pressure Systems.
• Develop and manage compliance frameworks, policies, and technical service management plans.
• Oversee CAFM system compliance reporting, ensuring accurate data, dashboards, and asset registers.
• Specify, procure, and project manage compliance-related works - from business case through to delivery.
• Support the mobilisation of new properties from acquisition to go-live.
• Foster strong working relationships with contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies (HSE, Planning, Building Control).
• Provide technical expertise and advice to internal stakeholders and ensure best practice is embedded in all projects.
• Ensure corrective and preventative actions are carried out promptly in line with legislation and SFG-20 standards.

About You

• UK
• Minimum 3 years' experience in compliance management, project specification, and technical service delivery within local authority.
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (M&E discipline).
• Chartered (or working towards) with a relevant professional body such as CIBSE, CIOB, IOSH, IIRSM.
• Strong operational M&E background.
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent qualification).
• Strong knowledge of CAFM/compliance systems and confident in using data to support decision-making.

To Apply

Please apply with your most recent CV, or contact the recruitment team to discuss further.