Property Compliance and Building Safety/Risk Manager

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

Job summary

A property management firm in West London is seeking a Property Compliance & Building Safety/Risk Manager. The role involves ensuring compliance across the estate, conducting audits, and managing safety protocols. The ideal candidate has proven experience in property compliance and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. This position offers a competitive rate of £500 per day with full-time hours on a temporary basis.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property compliance and building safety.
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory compliance areas.
• Experience conducting audits and managing compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site audits and inspections for compliance.
• Monitor compliance through helpdesk systems and reporting.
• Develop specifications for statutory maintenance and inspection.

Skills

Property compliance

Building safety

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Overview

Property Compliance & Building Safety/Risk Manager needed in West London Paying £500 per day ref 005422

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

About the Role

You will be responsible for ensuring all statutory compliance obligations are met across the estate, maintaining buildings free from risk, and supporting the implementation of best practice operations. You’ll work closely with facilities teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site audits and inspections of building fabric, M&E systems, and documentation.
• Monitor compliance through helpdesk systems, remedial actions, and reporting.
• Develop specifications for statutory maintenance and inspection regimes.
• Support mobilisation of new properties from handover to operational readiness.
• Specify, procure, and project manage compliance-related works, validating performance and savings.
• Embed safety and compliance into refurbishment and capital projects.
• Define CAFM system requirements for compliance reporting and dashboard development.
• Maintain accurate asset registers and support investment planning for risk mitigation.
• Ensure all work activities are risk assessed and corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Act as Responsible Person for delegated areas including Legionella, Asbestos, M&E Safety, Lifts, and Pressure Systems.
• Provide expert advice on compliance and technical services to internal teams.
• Liaise with insurance, planning, building control, and regulatory bodies to ensure safe service delivery.
• Foster strong relationships with contractors and suppliers to ensure quality and timely deliver

Qualifications / Ideally

• Proven experience in property compliance, building safety, and risk management.
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory compliance areas.
• Experience conducting audits and managing compliance systems.
• Project management experience in compliance-related works.
• Proficiency in CAFM systems and data reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and contractor management skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

How to apply

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV [e-mail] the reference number.

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