Head of Building Safety & Compliance

Social network you want to login/join with: Head of Building Safety & Compliance, warrington, cheshire col-narrow-left Client: Lincoln Cornhill Executive Location: Job Category: Other – EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 3 Posted: 04.06.2025 Expiry Date: 19.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: Lincoln Cornhill is proud to be working with a reputable Local Authority in West London , who are seeking to appoint a Head of Building Safety & Compliance on an initial 3-month interim contract. The role is 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9-5), offers 2/3 days working from home per week and a daily rate for this role is negotiable dependent upon experience. The range of duties which are covered include: Ensure all housing property operations adhere to health and safety regulations, including the Building and Fire Safety Acts, gas servicing, and electrical management, by delivering inspection and remedial programs, conducting compliance audits, and managing compliance-related risks Lead the council housing team in matters related to the Building Safety Act, providing senior advisory support and ensuring adherence to the standards required by customers, the Building Safety Regulator, and the London Fire Brigade, while acting as the Accountable Person under the Building Safety Act 2022 Oversee the procurement and implementation of compliance inspection, testing, and remedial works programmes, ensuring timely and high-quality completion, optimising contractor performance, and maintaining rigorous data and transparent reporting To conduct regular testing and audits of compliance data, examining housing operations for adherence to regulations, identifying areas for improvement, preparing comprehensive assurance reports, and implementing corrective actions promptly To proactively manage compliance-related risks by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and industry best practices, ensuring all housing operations consistently adhere to current legislation, and mitigating potential risks Experience and skills required: Extensive knowledge and expertise of Health and Safety Regulations including gas servicing, asbestos management and fire safety for compliance In-depth understanding of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, mechanical and electrical compliance requirements, and other relevant regulations and standards within housing portfolios Proven ability to conduct regular compliance audits and examine housing operations Strong experience in developing and implementing robust compliance policies and procedures Excellent communication and interpersonal skills For further information on the vacancy or to enquire about other suitable posts please email [emailprotected] If this position is not for you, but you know of someone who may be suitable please pass on our contact details. At Lincoln Cornhill Executive 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr