Estates Operations Compliance Officer
- Watford, Hertfordshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Take ownership of the compliance matrix and asset registers, ensuring all records and certifications for buildings and infrastructure are accurate and up-to-date.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and standards to ensure BRE Estates remain fully compliant.
- Develop and manage regular inspection programmes, proactively addressing any compliance issues with clear action plans.
- Prepare detailed compliance reports for senior management and auditors.
- Oversee hard and soft service contracts, conducting quality checks to ensure timely and satisfactory completion of work.
- Work closely with third-party specialists, Estates Projects, and Tenant Management teams to monitor and maintain statutory compliance throughout the estate.
- Conduct routine health and safety audits on FM contractors, reviewing risk assessments and safety procedures.
- Record and analyse utility consumption data to support mandatory environmental reporting requirements.
- Assist with the creation and upkeep of operational policies and procedures for the Estates department.
- Maintain accurate estate records and drawings, liaising with the SHE team to support safety and environmental initiatives.
- Provide excellent customer service to all end users, contributing to overall operational excellence.
- Be flexible to work outside normal hours when required and deputise for the Senior Operations Manager as needed.
- Proven experience working within an Estates or Facilities Management environment.
- Demonstrated success in managing compliance within property management.
- Relevant building or engineering qualification and/or membership in a recognised professional body.
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
- A collaborative team player with excellent relationship management skills across stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and colleagues.
- Detail-oriented, methodical, and highly accurate in work approach.
- Skilled at assessing and evaluating situations to make informed decisions.
- Excellent planning and organisational capabilities.
- 25 days annual leave
- Pension scheme with 5% matching employer contribution, Life assurance (4x basic salary) and an enhanced maternity package
- Healthpartners - cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing costs including prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care and more
- Onsite restaurant, onsite nursery and free onsite parking including atcost EV charging points
- Learning and development opportunities, including free access to our BRE Academy and online courses, and professional membership reimbursement.