M&E Technical Compliance Manager

Technical Permit & Compliance Manager
Building Services – Kensington
£75,000 Salary
Pension Scheme
Training 

Our client are a global Real Estate & FM organisation, with an impressive number of buildings under management and clients across sectors as varied as Corporate, Industrial, Data Centres, Healthcare, etc. Based at a high profile development in the West London area, they currently seek an experienced Technical Services & Compliance Manager to join the FM leadership team and based in the Hammersmith / Kensington area. This is a large scale renovation, with a phased hand-over in stages across a campus development comprising office space, retail, residential and events space. Guideline salary for the position is circa £75k plus standard benefits including pension and training budget. 

The role will involve ensuring the company adhere to contractual standards, engineering compliance and run the permitting system for the account. Further involvement in guidance and training of engineering staff with relation to permitting and compliance matters. Successful individual will be expected to be well-versed in legal guidelines and statutory compliance best practices including substantial experience in permitting within a technical (MEP) environment.

This is a fantastic chance for an experienced Compliance Manager, with a solid background in mechanical or electrical engineering, to join a fast-paced and growing account for an iconic end client, with scope for personal development into either technical or contracts management should the individual wish.

Main Duties & Responsibilities: 

·     Administer the client Permitting System, TAP including client and 3rd party specialist subcontractors
·     Provide training to any staff being included on the use of the client permitting system
·     First point of contact for any client escalation for Permitting across estate
·     Advise the client and site team in respect of Permitting, and inform decisions to modification of the system where statutory requirements are to be improved upon in accordance with legislation changes or best practices
·     Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies.
·     Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously.
·     Revise procedures & reports periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues.
·     Draft, modify and implement company policies, tool box talks and RAMS
·     Work closely with client QHSE representative reporting monthly on near misses, accidents etc against agreed SLA’s
·     Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify health and safety and compliance issues and provide advice or training.
·     Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
·     Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate.
·     Develop and upkeep of statutory logbooks ensuring third party visits are scheduled to meet the target dates.
·     Conduct regular audits and follow through to close out of any actions raised.
·     Work closely with client on internal and external audits. 

Requirements 

·     Technical background with a minimum trade qualification of C&G level 3 or above
·     10 years minimum experience engineering field experience·     NEBOSH level certification or higher H&S qualification
·     At least 5 years in Permit Management function or demonstrated experience to system management
·     Proven experience as compliance manager.
·     In-depth knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations.
·     In depth knowledge of Internal ISO Auditing.
·     In depth knowledge of Fire Reform & Building Safety Act knowledge.
·     In depth knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
·     Excellent communication skills.
·     In depth Health and Safety knowledge 

Knowledge: 

·     Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
·     Experience of using facilities-based systems
·     A in depth understanding of technical systems (i.e Chillers, UPS’s etc) including 10 years working with these systems in commercial property sector
·     Extensive knowledge of the legal requirements of building services and statutory requirements. 

Employee Benefits: 

·     25 days holiday plus bank holidays
·     Ability to buy and sell holidays – buy 5 days & sell 2 days.
·     Life assurance.
·     Auto-enrolment company pension scheme .
·     Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
·     Cycle to work scheme.
·     Purchase an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice.
·     Employee discounts with various brands.
·     Learning and development programs, training, and career opportunities