Head of Mechanics & Electrical
Location:High Wycombe / hybrid working (2 days office & 3 working from home)
Salary:£75,518 (From April) plus Supp of £4,936 + Excellent BenefitsAre you an experienced leader in Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) compliance, with a strong background in gas, electrical, and mechanical services? Do you thrive in a role where you can drive performance, ensure safety, and lead high performing teams? If so, this could be the perfect newly created opportunity for you!
The Role
We are seeking a Head of Mechanical & Electrical to lead the operational management and compliance of gas, electrical, and mechanical disciplines across all Paradigm-owned and managed assets. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Compliance Delivery, you will oversee a team of managers and technical staff, ensuring statutory compliance, best practice adherence, and the delivery of high-quality M&E services.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and standards in gas, electrical, water safety, lifts, and other mechanical disciplines. Manage Policy, Procedures and Audit.
Act as the Duty Holder for Gas Safety and NICEIC compliance, ensuring policies and procedures remain current and effective.
Oversee servicing, testing, investment and remedial programmes, including gas safety checks, electrical testing (EICR), lift maintenance (LOLER), water hygiene, asbestos and other compliance related areas.
Lead and develop a team of M&E managers and specialists, fostering a high performance culture.
Manage a budget of approximately £10 million, ensuring cost-effective service delivery and challenging spend where necessary.
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors to optimise planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
Provide strategic input and performance reports to senior leadership, driving continuous improvement in M&E compliance and service excellence.
Act as an escalation lead for tenant complaints and ensure customer satisfaction remains a top priority.
What We're Looking For:
A strategic thinker with the ability to drive performance, manage change, and implement efficient systems and processes.
Proven leadership experience in a senior M&E or compliance role, ideally within the social housing sector.
Experience of Direct Labour & Subcontractor Management
Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH) and trade-related certifications in Gas or Electrical disciplines.
Experience as a Duty Holder for Gas Safety and NICEIC compliance.
Strong knowledge of M&E compliance legislation and best practice standards.
Excellent financial and operational management skills, with experience overseeing large budgets and contractor performance.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships across internal teams and external partners.
Full UK driving licence required.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Hybrid working model – flexibility to work remotely, three days per week and from our High Wycombe office for two days per week.
Exciting leadership opportunity to shape M&E compliance and investment strategy within a forward thinking organisation.
A values driven organisation that prioritises safety, customer experience, and operational excellence.
Further Information
For the full job description and person specification, please see the attachment at the bottom of this page. Should you have any queries about this vacancy, please emailand we will respond as soon as possible.
As part of our application process, we ask for a covering statement and CV so we can assess your application against our essential and desired criteria as set out in the job description and person specification. Please include in your covering statement how you meet the criteria so we can see how well you match our requirements and give your application the consideration it deserves.
Thank you for your interest in Paradigm Housing Group thus far.
Shortlisting will be conducted in line with the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published date should a suitable candidate be identified.TPBN1_UKTJ