Technical & Compliance Manager

Randstad CPE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical and Compliance Manager to operate and manage building systems effectively in Central London. The role demands extensive knowledge of building maintenance and compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership qualities and have relevant qualifications in engineering or building services. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £65,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Candidates should have proven experience in a technical or compliance-focused role within the building maintenance industry.
• In-depth knowledge of building systems including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate all building systems competently and efficiently.
• Conduct daily site inspections and address any defects identified.
• Manage specialist contractors and monitor their performance.

Skills

Proven experience in a technical or compliance-focused role

In-depth knowledge of building systems

Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations

Strong leadership skills

Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities

Proficiency in compliance management software

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Building Services/engineering

NEBOSH or IOSH or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Technical and Compliance Manager
Location: Central London
Salary: Up to £65,000 + benefits
Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm

Roles & Responsibilities

• Operate all building systems competently and efficiently.
• Operate and monitor the Building Management System (BMS).
• Issue relevant site permits in accordance with the Safe System of Work.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks, ensuring the system is updated accordingly.
• Conduct daily site inspections, addressing or reporting any defects identified via the Landlord/Tenant helpdesk.
• Procure and order spare parts as required.
• Prepare and compile monthly reports.
• Maintain and supervise accurate site records and ensure all document uploads are completed.
• Ensure timely implementation and accurate recording of statutory inspections, including fire safety and water hygiene records.
• Manage specialist contractors, monitoring their performance and ensuring compliance with required standards, including conducting internal audits where applicable.
• Ensure that worksheets from Specialist Service Providers are signed off, work quality is inspected, and recommendations are actioned.
• Escalate critical incidents, taking responsibility for producing and submitting incident reports within the required timescales in collaboration with the Contract Manager.
• Team expenses management.
• Risk Management (Health & Safety).

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a technical or compliance-focused role within the building maintenance industry.
• In-depth knowledge of building systems, including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing infrastructure.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., COSHH, Legionella, Fire Safety).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Relevant technical qualifications (e.g., HNC/HND or equivalent in Building Services/engineering, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in compliance management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.