Compliance and Building Safety Manager
Role: Compliance and Building Safety Manager
Location: Suffolk, East Of England
Salary: £47,754 + Benefits
MMP Consultancy is working with a Suffolk-based council to recruit an experienced and forward-thinking Compliance and Building Safety Manager for a senior leadership role within one of the council's most high-profile front-line services Maintenance and Contracts (Housing).
This service invests approximately £25 million annually to maintain, repair, and improve a retained housing stock of over 7,500 homes and 15 sheltered housing schemes, meeting high local housing standards. With building safety as a top priority, this post will play a central role in ensuring legal compliance and service excellence across the entire housing portfolio.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on housing safety in the region. As the Compliance and Building Safety Manager, you'll:
Lead compliance oversight across the council's entire housing stock and a modern depot facility.
Monitor and report on building safety and compliance, working closely with Surveyors, Contract Managers, and internal stakeholders.
Build and lead a dedicated Compliance Team, overseeing recruitment, performance management, and staff development.
Ensure timely statutory inspections and remedial work, maintaining safe living environments for tenants and visitors.
Provide technical leadership, including professional advice, detailed reporting, and training for non-technical staff.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a strategic leader with a solid background in building safety, compliance, housing, or asset management. The successful candidate will be:
An experienced manager with a thorough understanding of UK compliance and building safety regulations.
A confident leader, able to guide multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects.
A clear communicator who can collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
Committed to delivering high standards in housing safety and service quality.
To learn more about this opportunity please contact MMP Consultancy on (phone number removed)