Head of Building Safety & Compliance

Posted 21 May 2025
Salary Up to £650 per day via umbrella
LocationMiddlesex
Discipline Property
Reference97798
Contact NameRiddhi Shukla

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Twickenham, who are recruiting for a Head of Building Safety & Property Compliance on a temporary six-month contract. The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to go full time. The daily rate of pay is negotiable dependant upon experience.

 

The ideal candidate will have experience leading and inspiring teams to deliver a high-performing building safety, compliance and M&E service across housing stock that keeps customers safe.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Lead and drive your team's performance through regular one-to-ones, coaching and reviews, providing the guidance they need to deliver goals and targets
  • Make sure that we are compliant with the requirements of the Building Safety Act including liaison with the Building Safety Regulator
  • Deliver M&E planned works projects to the highest safety and energy efficiency standards, on time and within budget
  • Use data and systems intelligently to drive better business performance and set standards that your team aspires to deliver
  • Make sure your team resolves all issues quickly and accurately, achieving 100% compliance and high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Involve customers and colleagues in service development, reviewing customer feedback and complaints regularly to improve the service

 

Experience required:

  • Leading a high-performing compliance team that delivers excellent customer service
  • Delivering building safety cases and resident engagement strategies
  • Successfully managing large scale contracts, working with partnered contractors and managing capital and revenue budgets

 

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Degree or relevant qualification in a building, building services or health & safety related subject or equivalent experience
  • Membership of a professional body, such as CIBSE, CIOB, RICS or similar

 

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Hybrid working - minimum 2 days per week in office
  • Flexible working days

 

Working hours:

  • 36 hours per week - Mon-Thur, 9am-5.15pm, Fri-9am-5pm

 

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

 

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

 

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 

Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.