M&E Surveyor - Compliance

Your new company. We are recruiting on behalf of a large and respected housing association with housing stock across the East Midlands-from Nottingham to Northamptonshire. This public sector organisation is committed to delivering safe, compliant, and well-maintained homes. They are now seeking a M&E Compliance Surveyor to join their Building Compliance Team, with flexible working arrangements and office bases in Leicestershire or Derbyshire.Your new role As a Compliance Surveyor, you will play a key role in ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance across the "big five" areas: asbestos, gas, electric, radon, and legionella. You'll manage and support compliance programmes, including annual gas servicing, five-yearly electrical testing, PAT testing, and TMV servicing. You will carry out surveys, oversee legionella programme management, and work closely with the stock condition team to maintain accurate asset data.You'll also be responsible for:

• Conducting property inspections, including stock condition surveys, HHSRS assessments, and post-works inspections (e.g. passive fire safety).
• Supporting planned and capital investment works, including specification writing and contract preparation.
• Managing contractors and consultants, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money.
• Maintaining and updating the MRI compliance dashboard and asset management systems.
• Producing reports, KPIs, and ensuring data accuracy across compliance records.
• Engaging with residents and stakeholders to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.

What you'll need to succeed

• Mechanical or electrical qualification
• Strong background in social housing, building/maintenance surveying, and statutory compliance management
• Applied knowledge of health and safety legislation and building compliance regulations
• Excellent IT skills, including asset management and reporting systems
• Ability to travel across the East Midlands and attend office locations as required

What you'll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate: £35/hr Umbrella PAYE or £26/hr PAYE Basic
• Flexible contract:6 months
• Hybrid working model with office options in Leicestershire or Derbyshire
• Opportunity to work with a leading housing provider on meaningful compliance projects
• Supportive team environment and potential for long-term career development

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