Interim Head of Statutory Compliance (FM) (Project)

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is a proficient leader with a knowledgeable technical background in Statutory Compliance, preferably with a qualified engineering background and CIBSE membership. You have extensive experience managing staff, consultants, and contractors, delivering compliance assessments, and remedial works. You excel in overseeing large-scale programs using professional project management techniques and have a demonstrated ability to track and formally report risks and progress. You thrive in a collaborative team culture dealing with complex facilities challenges.

What the Job Involves

The role involves providing assurance that statutory compliance obligations are met across a defined estate of properties. You will develop and implement systems and processes to define assurance requirements, audit current status, keep records, undertake maintenance and remedial works, and report to senior management. Principal responsibilities include developing risk-based categorization, project management of compliance reviews, implementing a Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system, organizing systematic audits, maintaining meticulous records, and leading technical assessments. Your role also encompasses organizing remedial works, offering team leadership, and developing targeted reports for assurance and governance oversight.

Skills

• Knowledge of current legislation and social issues
• Best practice in procurement and FM market
• Project and program management methodologies
• Contract design, specification, and tender evaluation
• Experience with EU procurements or equivalent
• Experience in managing and monitoring contract performance
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong prioritization and deadline management
• Interpersonal skills and customer confidence building
• Independent initiative and self-motivation