Compliance and Building Safety Manager

• Job Type: Permanent, full-time
• Salary: £54,317 - £55,267
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Kirklees Council are seeking a Building Safety and Compliance Manager to support the Head of Service with strategic, operational, and financial management. The successful candidate will ensure statutory requirements for building safety are met across key compliance areas including Fire Safety, Asbestos Management, Gas Safety, Electrical Safety, Water Quality, and Lifts. 

Day to Day of the role:

• Lead and coordinate the development and delivery of a robust building safety management regime.
• Coordinate the collection, management, and use of building safety data to maintain compliance.
• Support the team to introduce and implement Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develop an integrated risk management approach across key compliance areas.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory frameworks affecting building safety and ensure staff training.
• Advise the Accountable Person and relevant groups on compliance breaches and resolutions.
• Champion the delivery of the Asset Management Strategy and the Kirklees Housing Standard.
• Oversee a team of building safety technical specialists and manage assigned managers.
• Guide resident engagement on building safety matters.
• Monitor commissioning and procurement of suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Oversee complaint investigations, ensuring efficient resolution and service improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Relevant management level knowledge and experience in Compliance and Building Safety Regulatory Frameworks.
• Degree level qualification in Construction, Built Environment, or Project Management, or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to manage specialist building safety information in social housing.
• Track record of data management, performance reporting, trend analysis, and risk profiling.
• Experience in developing responses to Regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and delivery skills.
• Collaborative working skills across multiple disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills with respect and consideration in all interactions.
• Current knowledge of Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding legislation.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently, managing competing priorities.
• Ability to mentor, support, and empower staff.
• Desirable experience working with elected members and political awareness.
• Ability to travel to various locations for job duties, with a valid driving licence (exceptions for disabled applicants).

Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and communicative work environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.

To apply for the Building Safety and Compliance Manager role, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.