Property Compliance and Building Safety/Risk Manager

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency based in London is seeking a Property Compliance & Building Safety/Risk Manager. The role involves ensuring statutory compliance across the estate, conducting regular audits, and managing compliance systems. Candidates should possess strong experience in property compliance, project management skills, and a high level of professionalism. Competitive daily rate of £500 offered for this full-time, temporary position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site audits and inspections of building fabric and systems.
• Monitor compliance and report remedial actions.
• Develop specifications for statutory maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Property compliance expertise

Building safety knowledge

Risk management skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project 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 temporary basis.

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

• 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.

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

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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