Your new company

Hays is working with an organisation that delivers essential facilities and asset management services across the UK defence estate, supporting military operations and service family accommodation. They manage thousands of buildings and homes, ensuring safety, compliance, and a high standard of living for armed forces personnel.

Your new role

You will be responsible for managing all temporary works associated with repair and maintenance activities in accordance with current regulations and best practice. You will also act as the designated Responsible Person for both Asbestos and Legionella compliance, ensuring that all inspections, testing, remedial works, and documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.

Your remit will include maintaining and managing a range of essential compliance records, including vehicle safety inspections, PAT testing, ladder and tower scaffold inspections, and the technical training matrix. Ensuring training is timely and complete is critical to maintaining our compliance readiness and operational efficiency. You will conduct site inspections, support completion checks, and provide technical advice and feedback to both operational teams and contractors, reinforcing a culture of quality and safety.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal departments, contractors, and wider operational teams, supporting audits, inspections, and investigations as required, while promoting a strong safety-first ethos across the organisation. This is a collaborative role that requires excellent organisational skills, confident communication, and the ability to advise, influence, and ensure compliance across all levels of the business.

This position will require regular travel across the South of the UK, including occasional overnight stays depending on operational needs.

What you'll need to succeed

To excel in this position, you will bring proven experience in a safety or compliance-focused role, ideally within property management, housing, construction, or a similar environment. You will possess a sound understanding of statutory responsibilities around Temporary Works, Asbestos, and Legionella, and be confident managing technical records and coordinating inspections.

While not essential, holding qualifications such as TWC, BOHS P405, Legionella Responsible Person training, or a NEBOSH Certificate would be advantageous. Familiarity with managing safety within social housing or large estate portfolios will also support your success in this role.

What you'll get in return

• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• Company car/car allowance
• Single private medical cover
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance 2 x annual salary

What you need to do now

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