Interim Compliance Manager - Building Services
Reference no: Portsmouth 5266279
Pay Rate: up to £31.34 per hour PAYE max
37 hours Monday – Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 6-7 months
City: Portsmouth
As the leader of the newly formed Compliance team within Building Services, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the Council meets all statutory compliance duties across nearly 17,000 residential homes and 900 corporate properties. You’ll oversee teams managing key areas like gas safety, asbestos, water quality, lift maintenance, and mechanical and electrical servicing. You’ll also ensure robust policies and procedures are in place, contracts are well-managed, and the safety of residents, staff, and buildings is always the top priority.
Key duties:
1. Ensure statutory compliance across nearly 17,000 homes and 900 corporate assets, maintaining safety and legal standards.
2. Lead and develop staff managing compliance activities and strategic repair contracts, driving high performance.
3. Oversee accurate certification, documentation, and storage to robustly evidence compliance in all service areas.
4. Manage service budgets of approximately £10 million, ensuring efficient use of resources and strong financial control.
5. Develop and review compliance policies, staying current with legislation to safeguard residents, staff, and public users.
Key requirements:
1. Hold a relevant property-related degree and be a Chartered Member of RICS, CIBSE, CMIOSH, or similar, with post-Chartership experience. Alternatively, significant relevant experience in a similar role will be considered in place of formal qualifications.
2. Have a driving licence and provide a car for work to be able to effectively travel to assets as necessary.
3. Have strong working knowledge of key compliance legislation and guidance, including the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Lift Regulations 2016, Gas Safety Regulations 1998, and the Building Regulations with relevant Approved Documents.
4. Have excellent technical knowledge of compliance areas within the scope of the role, being able to provide professional advice to others.
5. Have experience of preparing and developing strategies, policies and guidance documents to ensure compliance with statutory functions.
6. Have experience of procurement and management of strategic service contracts, ideally with knowledge of the NEC4 Term Service Contract suite.
7. Have experience of managing significant budgets including monitoring and cost control techniques to ensure services are delivered within available budgets.
Desirable:
1. Have a relevant Health and Safety qualification such as an IOSH Certificate or Diploma.
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