M&E Technical Compliance Lead

Location: Hybrid, ideally based at one of our divisional offices
Salary: £60,000 + Benefits + Company Car

Are you a compliance expert with deep technical and M&E knowledge, looking to make a meaningful impact across a large property estate? Join McCarthy Stone, the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, as our new Compliance Lead.

About the Role:

As our M&E Technical Compliance Lead, you’ll serve as the subject matter expert on all aspects of property-related compliance across the McCarthy Stone estate. Working closely with Property Operations, Operations Managers, and Property Business Partners, you’ll ensure our approach to legal and regulatory compliance remains robust, forward-thinking, and aligned with best practice in property management.

You’ll drive the development and implementation of our compliance programmes, guide internal teams on legislation, and play a key role in ensuring our developments meet—and exceed—legal and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, management, and implementation of an effective technical compliance programme.
Provide subject matter expertise across all M&E and building compliance matters.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and proactively embed new regulatory requirements.
Create action plans in response to audits and non-compliance, ensuring timely resolution.
Advise senior leadership and cross-functional teams on compliance strategy and risk mitigation.
Conduct periodic audits and review company procedures to identify potential risks.
Develop and deliver guidance and support to Operations and Property Operations teams.

About You

We’re looking for someone who combines technical depth with strategic thinking and strong collaboration skills. You’ll need:

Qualifications & Knowledge

Membership of a professional body (e.g. CIBSE)
Up-to-date knowledge of UK building compliance legislation
Proven commitment to continuous professional development

Skills & Experience

Strong communicator able to simplify complex compliance requirements
Experience managing compliance in large or nationwide property portfolios
Strong organisational and planning capabilities
Proficient in compliance audits and control systems
Experience in matrix management environments is desirable

Personal Attributes

Self-motivated, accountable, and results-driven
Collaborative team player who can influence and inspire
Resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced, changeable environment
Customer-centric with a focus on delivering outcomes

Why Join Us?

At McCarthy Stone, we champion independence, dignity, and peace of mind for older people—and that starts with the quality, safety, and compliance of the environments we manage. As Technical Compliance Lead, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our strategy, influence positive change, and ensure we continue to set the standard in retirement living.

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If you're ready to lead technical compliance with purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of November 2021, McCarthy Stone operates 475 developments across the UK for more than 20,000 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2022 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!

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