M&E Compliance Lead – Building Safety & Systems

Citizen Housing Group; Coleshill Heath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous pension scheme with Citizen-m

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5+

Job summary

Citizen Housing Group seeks a Compliance Manager for Mechanical & Electrical to lead domestic M&E compliance across our housing portfolio. You will oversee inspections, maintenance and operation of electrical, gas, water hygiene, fire safety and specialist systems in line with current regulations and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, contract management, and budget oversight, with a focus on safeguarding residents and property standards through proactive risk management and

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/NVQ4 or above in Building Services or Electrical Engineering.
• Current Gas Safe registration or strong knowledge of domestic/commercial gas systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of M&E compliance (electrical, fire safety, water hygiene, lifts, regs).
• Experience in contract management, procurement, tendering, specs, contractor performance and budgets.
• Proven leadership, prioritisation and ability to deliver projects on deadlines.
• Excellent communication, analytical and report-writing skills; able to present to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&E compliance across Citizen Housing Group’s property portfolio, ensuring systems are inspected, maintained and operated in line with legislation and safety standards.
• Develop and implement compliance strategies, maintenance programmes and investment plans.
• Manage and develop the team, promoting high performance and a customer-focused approach.
• Monitor compliance performance, maintain records and reporting systems, and ensure corrective actions.
• Manage contractors, consultants, contracts and projects to meet standards, timescales and obligations.
• Oversee budgets, procurement and tendering, including technical specs for maintenance and improvements.
• Identify and manage compliance risks and ensure effective health and safety arrangements, including Golden Thread for Higher-Risk Buildings.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Report writing

Education

HNC/HND/NVQ4 in Building Services or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Citizen Housing Group seeks a Compliance Manager for Mechanical & Electrical to lead domestic M&E compliance across our housing portfolio. You will oversee inspections, maintenance and operation of electrical, gas, water hygiene, fire safety and specialist systems in line with current regulations and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, contract management, and budget oversight, with a focus on safeguarding residents and property standards through proactive risk management and