Senior Compliance and Assurance Manager

Expression of Interest Opportunity

This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunity, available on a lateral move basis only. Applications are open to Core Scottish Government employees only.

Job Title - Senior Compliance and Assurance Manager

Business Area/Directorate - Directorate for Cladding Remediation, DG Communities and External Affairs

Location - Victoria Quay / Atlantic Quay

Working Arrangement – Staff in roles compatible with hybrid working should aim to spend 40% of their contracted working time working in person at their contractual workplace. More information can be found within Hybrid Working Policy https://scotsconnect.sharepoint.com/sites/saltireredirect?siteId=mylifeandcareer&pageId=8c5a454f-11b6-4349-a97e-96ba6acf3f51&pageParams=working-in-person-hybrid-working

Grade - B3

Advert type - Level Transfer

Duration - Permanent

Eligibility - Expressions of interest are invited from substantive colleagues on level transfer from core SG only.

Sponsorship - Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.

Overview

Would you like to work in a role that is helping to improve building safety and deliver Scotland's Cladding Remediation Programme?

We are seeking an experienced Compliance & Assurance Manager to support the compliance and assurance review of Single Building Assessments (SBAs) and associated cladding remediation activities across Scotland.

As a key member of the team, you will oversee compliance reviews of SBAs, mitigation measures, remediation proposals and Urgent Interim Measures (UIMs), ensuring works are delivered in line with programme standards and building safety objectives. The role includes overseeing compliance and assurance activities for fire safety interventions, including fire alarm installations; supporting procurement activities through the review and scoring of tender submissions; and working collaboratively with residents, factors, developers, consultants, contractors and government stakeholders. Through this work, you will help drive the delivery of effective remediation solutions and contribute to improving building safety for residents across Scotland.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Review SBAs and associated technical reports to ensure compliance with programme requirements, statutory standards and guidance.
• Undertake compliance and assurance checks on mitigation measures, remediation strategies, design proposals and completed works.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of SBA standards, guidance, compliance frameworks and assurance processes.
• Work collaboratively with building owners, developers, factors, residents, industry experts and internal teams to resolve complex compliance issues.
• Oversee the development, implementation and assurance of Urgent Interim Measures (UIMs) where required to reduce building safety risks, including fire alarm systems and other temporary or permanent fire safety measures.
• Work closely with Procurement colleagues to develop technical specifications, contribute to tender documentation and evaluate supplier submissions.
• Lead or support the technical review and scoring of tender returns, ensuring robust assessment of quality, competence, value for money and compliance with programme requirements.
• Support contractor selection, contract mobilisation and ongoing performance monitoring to ensure the successful delivery of UIM and fire safety works.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, fire engineers and installation teams to ensure UIM and remediation solutions are delivered in accordance with agreed specifications and programme objectives.
• Monitor compliance findings, risks and lessons learned, supporting continuous improvement across the programme.