Design & Compliance Manager in Oldham, Greater Manchester
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Design & Compliance Manager
(Registered Building Inspector – Class 2 or Class 3)
Greater Manchester
£85,000 DOE + £5,500 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Full-Time | Permanent
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, multi-disciplinary construction contractor with a strong reputation in refurbishment, regeneration and public-sector projects across the North West.
Due to continued growth, they are creating a brand-new role for a Design & Compliance Manager (Registered Building Inspector) to sit within their Building Refurbishment division.
This is a senior-level opportunity to take ownership of compliance across complex refurbishment schemes including high-rise, retrofit and listed buildings.
The Role
Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will lead on all aspects of design and regulatory compliance from procurement through to handover.
You will ensure projects align with:
* Building Regulations
* Building Safety Act requirements
* Gateway 2 & 3 submissions
* PAS 2035 / 2038 standards
* Contractual and statutory frameworks
You will play a key role in identifying risk early, embedding robust compliance processes, and ensuring design integrity across high-risk and heritage refurbishment projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Design & Compliance throughout pre-construction, delivery and completion
Manage Gateway 2 & Gateway 3 submissions
Review tender and design documentation to identify risk and mitigation strategies
Coordinate architects, engineers and specialist consultants
Lead technical design reviews and risk workshops
Ensure buildability, sustainability and regulatory compliance
Develop internal compliance procedures and best practice standards
Act as a trusted advisor to delivery teams and senior leadership
About You
Registered Building Inspector (Class 3 )
Class 2 RBIs with high-rise experience will also be considered
Strong understanding of refurbishment, retrofit and high-risk buildings
Detailed knowledge of the Building Safety Act and PAS 2035/2038
Confident interpreting complex legislation and technical documentation
Proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused
Excellent stakeholder and consultant coordination skills
This role would suit someone looking to step into a newly created position where they can shape compliance strategy and influence how refurbishment projects are delivered.
What’s On Offer
Financial
* £65,000 – £85,000 depending on experience
* £5,500 Car Allowance
* Enhanced pension contributions (up to 7.5%)
* Life assurance (3x salary)
* Benefits & retail discount portal
Health & Wellbeing
* 26 days holiday + bank holidays
* Additional loyalty holiday scheme
* Holiday buy/sell scheme
* Hybrid & flexible working
* Private healthcare
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Bi-annual wellbeing day
Development
* Access to online training platform
* Opportunity to influence and shape a growing division
If you are a Registered Building Inspector looking for a strategic role within a forward-thinking contractor delivering meaningful refurbishment schemes, we would welcome a confidential conversation
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
- Location:
- Oldham
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Manager, Management, Compliance, Design
