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Building Safety & Compliance Lead

Liverpool Permanent £45,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
We're recruiting a Team Leader to own the delivery of building safety & compliance programmes for a confidential social housing services partner. You'll lead a team, manage contractors, and ensure clients meet their legal duties across fire, gas, electrical, water safety and more
  • Career growth
  • Great role with bonus opportunity

About Our Client

A long‑established, not‑for‑profit housing services partner supporting a portfolio of social housing providers across the North West. The organisation operates a member‑focused model, valuing trust, transparency and measurable compliance outcomes.

Job Description

  • Be the day‑to‑day lead for building safety and compliance across a multi‑client residential portfolio.
  • Keep current with legislation and regulations; advise management and members on implications and changes.
  • Plan and oversee compliance programmes, including:
    • Gas servicing
    • Asbestos management (CAR 2012)
    • Fire safety: risk assessments, works, fire alarms & emergency lighting testing
    • Electrical safety: EICR and PAT
    • Passenger lifts & lifting equipment (LOLER)
    • Water safety (Legionella / L8)
    • Building inspections
  • Prepare specifications and schedules of work; tender and issue orders (in line with member instructions).
  • Monitor progress & quality, supervise contractors, carry out site inspections; ensure timely invoicing/payment.
  • Gather, collate and report compliance performance data for SMT reporting; maintain accurate audit‑ready records.
  • Line manage the Performance & Service Improvement Officer; lead, motivate and develop the team.
  • Deliver/coordinate training on building safety for staff and members; engage committees and attend meetings.
  • Help maintain and improve computerised compliance information systems and value‑adding processes.
  • Collaborate across Property Services; provide reasonable cover; participate in out‑of‑hours emergency arrangements.
  • Ensure compliance costs are captured for service charge calculations; manage budgets and supplier performance.



The Successful Applicant

  • Qualifications (Essential): NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and HND in Building Studies (or equivalent).
  • Experience (Essential):
    • Managing building safety audits, reviewing risk assessments and implementing actions.
    • Tendering, contract management, and performance monitoring of contractors.
    • Delivering programmes across fire, gas, electrical, water, asbestos and related compliance areas.
    • Working with social housing providers; producing/presenting reports; managing budgets.
    • Establishing and maintaining computerised information systems; managing projects/teams.
  • Skills (Essential):
    • Strong knowledge of residential H&S legislation; able to explain complex rules clearly.
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder skills; credible with committees and senior stakeholders.
    • High proficiency in Excel (data analysis/reporting) and housing/compliance software.
    • Outstanding organisation, prioritisation and attention to detail; calm under pressure.

What's on Offer

    • Competitive salary and benefits package (disclosed at application stage).
    • Flexi‑time and supportive culture; frequent cross‑team collaboration.
    • Real scope to innovate processes, uplift performance reporting, and grow leadership capability.
    • Meaningful impact on resident safety across multiple communities in the North West.
    • Funded CPD/qualifications support considered for the right candidate.



Contact
Mitchell Davies
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6967219
Phone number
+44 161 829 0491

Job summary

Job function
Property
Subsector
Property & Asset Management
Sector
Property
Location
Liverpool
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mitchell Davies
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0491
Job reference
JN-032026-6967219