Interim Commercial Building Safety Manager

Carrington West; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority council is seeking an experienced Interim Commercial Building Safety Manager for an initial 3-month contract. This role involves ensuring statutory compliance and operational excellence across corporate properties. Key responsibilities include leading compliance obligations, managing technical service delivery, and developing robust compliance frameworks. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of related experience. Competitive daily rate of £500 - £550 offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in compliance management within local authority.
• Chartered or working towards relevant professional body qualification.
• Strong knowledge of compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory compliance obligations through audits and inspections.
• Act as Responsible Person for compliance areas like Asbestos and Legionella.
• Develop and manage compliance frameworks and policies.

Skills

Compliance management

Technical service delivery

Project specification

Operational M&E background

Data analysis for decision-making

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Chartered with relevant professional body (CIBSE, CIOB, etc.)

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

About the Role

Interim Commercial Building Safety Manager – Initial 3 month Contract (with a view to extend) • £500 - £550 per day (Inside IR35) • Hammersmith & Fulham Council

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 Resident
• Minimum 3 year's 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 reach out to [e-mail] to discuss further