Head of Building Safety & Compliance

Description

Our client is seeking an accomplished leader to head up their Compliance & Investment team, driving a high–performing building safety, compliance and M&E service across a diverse housing portfolio. We ve partnered with this organisation on a number of occasions and consistently receive excellent feedback from those who join, highlighting the supportive culture and rewarding career opportunities on offer.

This is a pivotal role where you ll have the chance to make a real impact: protecting residents, raising standards, and helping to shape the future of building safety and compliance.

What you ll do:

Lead, motivate and develop your team to consistently deliver excellent results. Oversee compliance with the Building Safety Act, maintaining strong links with the regulator. Manage M&E servicing contracts and planned works, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency. Use data and insight to inform decision–making and drive continuous improvement. Resolve issues promptly to achieve full compliance and strong customer satisfaction. Take responsibility for departmental service plans and budgets. Keep up to date with legislation, industry standards and emerging best practice.

What we re looking for:

Experience leading successful compliance teams with a strong focus on service delivery. A background in delivering building safety cases and resident engagement initiatives. Proven ability to manage large contracts and oversee M&E projects, ideally within housing. Professional membership (CIBSE, CIOB, RICS or equivalent) would be an advantage.

What you ll bring:

A proactive, knowledgeable leader who inspires and supports others. An inclusive and collaborative approach that encourages contributions from across the team. Strong commercial awareness with excellent financial and budget management skills. Confidence in communication, decision–making and problem–solving. Resilience, curiosity and a commitment to continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious leader to take ownership, drive high standards, and play a key role in strengthening building safety and compliance while making a real impact for residents and communities.

Ad ID: 5417141750