Senior M&E Compliance Manager - Building Safety & Systems

Citizen Housing Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Annual leave 26 days

Leave purchase option

Job summary

Citizen Housing Group is seeking a Compliance Manager (Mechanical & Electrical) to lead the management of domestic M&E compliance across its property portfolio. You will oversee inspections, maintenance, and operation of M&E systems in line with legislation and safety standards, while driving improvements and investment plans.

The role requires strong leadership, technical M&E knowledge, and ability to manage contractors and budgets.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/NVQ4+ in Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Current Gas Safe registration or strong knowledge of domestic/commercial gas systems.
• Strong M&E compliance knowledge incl. electrical, fire safety, water hygiene, lifts and Building Regulations.
• Experience of contract management, procurement, tendering, technical specifications, contractor performance and budget management.
• Proven leadership experience, managing priorities and delivering projects to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&E compliance across Citizen’s portfolio, ensuring inspections, maintenance and operation 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, ensure corrective actions.
• Manage contractors, consultants, contracts and projects to meet standards, timescales and obligations.
• Oversee budgets, procurement and tendering, including technical specifications for works.
• Identify and manage compliance risks and health and safety arrangements, including Golden Thread for Higher-Risk Buildings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Report writing

Education

HNC/HND/NVQ4+ in Building Services or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Contract management

Procurement

Tendering

Technical specifications

Job description

Citizen Housing Group is seeking a Compliance Manager (Mechanical & Electrical) to lead the management of domestic M&E compliance across its property portfolio. You will oversee inspections, maintenance, and operation of M&E systems in line with legislation and safety standards, while driving improvements and investment plans.

The role requires strong leadership, technical M&E knowledge, and ability to manage contractors and budgets.