Senior Building Safety & Compliance Lead (Housing) – Hybrid

Construction; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Suffolk Housing Provider is seeking a Building Safety & Property Compliance Manager (Housing Portfolio) to lead the safety and statutory compliance across a large residential stock in Suffolk. The role demands hands-on leadership of fire safety, utilities, and regulatory frameworks within a major social housing landlord context.

You will drive proactive compliance, manage budgets, and oversee a frontline technical team to deliver continuous improvement in safety and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of property compliance or building safety across a large residential portfolio.
• Deep knowledge of HHSRS and landlord statutory compliance frameworks.
• Experience with budget management and contractor performance.
• Professional membership such as RICS, CIOB, CABE, or NEBOSH.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Building Safety and Compliance function across the housing portfolio of ~8,000 properties.
• Oversee Fire Safety, Gas, Electrical, Asbestos, Water Hygiene (Legionella), Lifts (LOLER), Emergency Lighting and Damp & Mould remediation.
• Translate stock data and HHSRS outcomes into compliant interventions exceeding Decent Homes standards and aligning with Awaab's Law.

Skills

Property compliance leadership

Building safety management

HHSRS knowledge

Budget management

Education

Property/Construction/Health & Safety qualification or professional membership (RICS/CIOB/CABE/NEBOSH)

Job description

Suffolk Housing Provider is seeking a Building Safety & Property Compliance Manager (Housing Portfolio) to lead the safety and statutory compliance across a large residential stock in Suffolk. The role demands hands-on leadership of fire safety, utilities, and regulatory frameworks within a major social housing landlord context.

You will drive proactive compliance, manage budgets, and oversee a frontline technical team to deliver continuous improvement in safety and regulatory adherence.