Interim Commercial Building Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking an Interim Commercial Building Safety Manager for an initial 3-month contract. The ideal candidate will ensure statutory compliance and safety across their property portfolio while developing compliance frameworks and managing technical services. Applicants should have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This role offers competitive daily rates and the opportunity to contribute to high-standard safety practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in compliance management within local authority.
• Chartered or working towards membership with a relevant professional body.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory compliance obligations across the corporate property estate.
• Develop and manage compliance frameworks and policies.
• Oversee CAFM system compliance reporting and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Compliance management

Technical service delivery

Project specification

Strong operational M&E background

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAFM system

Job description

Overview

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 or eligible to work in the 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 reach out to (url removed) to discuss further