Building Safety & Compliance Manager (Temp: London)

5 Days Old

Pertemps Network Group are assisting a reputable housing provider in seeking an experienced Building Safety & Compliance Manager (Interim) to join their Housing Directorate on an interim basis. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory housing safety requirements, managing specialist teams, and driving best practice across building safety and regulatory compliance

Location: Hybrid – 2 days in the office
Rate: £29–£32 per hour
Contract: 3–6 months initially (with potential extension)

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned compliance professional with strong leadership experience and a thorough understanding of housing safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022.

Key Responsibilities
Act as the organisation’s lead point of contact for building safety, housing compliance, and health & safety matters
Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, focusing on the “Big 7” compliance areas (Fire, Gas, Electrical, Lifts, Asbestos, Water Hygiene/Legionella, and Building Safety)
Provide technical advice, guidance, and training to staff, residents, and stakeholders
Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of compliance systems and performance frameworks
Oversee and maintain the Golden Thread of information for High-Risk Residential Buildings (HRRBs)
Monitor performance data and KPIs to ensure statutory compliance across housing services
Work closely with senior leadership, including the Assistant Director of Homes and Heads of Service
Ensure best practice procurement and contract management across statutory compliance areas
Produce reports and strategic updates for senior management and external regulators
Promote a strong organisational culture of health, safety, and complianceTeam & Budget Management
Manage a team of 2 Compliance Leads and 3 support staff
Oversee staffing, software, and surveying budgets
Manage compliance-related budgets including asbestos and fire risk surveying (circa £350k)
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to maintain a high-performing teamKey Requirements
Proven experience in building safety and housing compliance management
Strong working knowledge of:
Building Safety Act 2022
Health and Safety at Work Act
Fire Safety and landlord statutory compliance duties
Experience managing compliance across social housing portfolios
Demonstrated leadership experience managing specialist compliance teams
Experience working with regulatory bodies such as the HSE, Fire Authorities, or similar
Ability to interpret legislation and translate it into operational policies and procedures
Strong reporting, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience managing budgets and service delivery performanceWhat Success Looks Like in This Role
Full compliance with statutory housing safety regulations
Robust systems and processes in place to manage risk and remedial actions
Strong performance against KPIs and regulatory expectations
Effective leadership of compliance teams
Delivery of safe, compliant, and customer-focused housing servicesApply Now If you are an experienced Building Safety & Compliance Manager looking for your next interim opportunity within a forward-thinking housing organisation, we would be keen to hear from you
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Location:
London
Salary:
£280 - £300 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Public Sector

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