Job Description

Design & Compliance Manager (Class 3 RBI)

Salary: Up to 85k DOE plus 5,500 Car Allowance & Benefits

Casey

Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Full-time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a Class 3 Registered Building Inspector to take on a brand-new role within Casey as our Design & Compliance Manager, sitting within our Building Refurbishment division.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in complex refurbishment projects, including high-rise, retrofit, and listed buildings for this newly-created position within our Building Refurbishment division. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you'll have a detailed understanding of Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and PAS 2035/2038 standards, ensuring that every stage of design and delivery is compliant, safe, and of the highest quality.

With excellent attention to detail, you'll be confident in interpreting complex legislation, contracts, and technical documentation. Your proactive approach will help you identify risks early, implement effective solutions, and establish robust processes that support successful project outcomes. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities will be essential.

You will also play a pivotal role in coordinating architects, engineers, and specialist consultants to ensure refurbishment designs meet current legislation, contractual requirements, and client expectations. By leading reviews, approvals, and compliance checks, you'll help ensure that projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining design integrity and regulatory assurance.

Collaboration and communication will be key to your success in this role. You'll be a trusted advisor to project teams, offering clear guidance, mentoring colleagues, and sharing lessons learned to drive continuous improvement across the business.

The role of a Design & Compliance Manager (Class 3 RBI) at The Casey Group

Provide advice, support, and mentorship to teams, fostering a culture of best practice, teamwork, and alignment with Casey's purpose and values.

Lead on Design & Compliance throughout procurement, construction, and handover, ensuring alignment with statutory/regulatory frameworks (e.g., Building Safety Act, Gateway requirements, PAS 2035).

Review tender and design documents to identify compliance, contractual, and design risks, advising pre-construction and delivery teams on mitigation strategies.

Manage Gateway 2 and Gateway 3 submissions, ensuring evidence and compliance requirements are met.

Oversee refurbishment projects from feasibility through to completion, embedding compliance, safety, and design integrity at every stage.

Collaborate with Health & Safety, Commercial, and Delivery teams to assess design risks, programme impact, and safe systems of work.

Manage and coordinate architects, engineers, and specialist consultants to ensure designs meet legislation, regulations, and client requirements.

Lead design reviews, risk workshops, and approvals of technical submissions, ensuring buildability, sustainability, and compliance.

Build and maintain client relationships, supporting business development and negotiating new opportunities.

Develop and maintain standardised internal procedures, compliance checklists, and best practice approaches tailored to refurbishment, high-risk, and heritage projects.

Who are The Casey Group?

Casey is a multi-disciplinary contractor with a strong reputation as a community-focused employer. We specialise in refurbishment, new build housing, public realm projects, park restorations, landscaping, highways, civil engineering, and plant services.

Our purpose is "Improving Lives" - enhancing social environments and living standards through construction, development, and environmental services. Committed to supporting our communities, we believe thriving communities benefit both individuals and businesses.

Our six core values - do the right thing, embrace ownership, pursue growth, adopt an infinite mindset, be collaborative, and help & support - guide everything we do, from our projects to our people.

What do you receive in return?

Salary between 65,000 - 85,000 depending on experience

Car Allowance of 5,500 per annum

Pension Scheme - We contribute 2.5% more than the employee's pension contribution, up to a maximum of 7.5% (e.g. employee puts 5% in, Casey puts 7.5% in)

Life Assurance/Death-in-Service benefit - Equivalent to 3x your salary

Access to our Casey Benefits portal - discounts on shopping, days out, gym memberships etc.

26 days holiday plus bank holidays (2-week shutdown at Christmas)

Casey Loyalty Scheme - receive 1 extra day's holiday for every year you work at Casey

Option to buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday each year

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Bi-annual company wellbeing day

Bupa Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access for employees and their families

Free eyes test and discounted eye wear

Access to our online training platform

Tusker Car Scheme - Lease a fully-expensed car through this salary sacrifice scheme

Recruitment Agencies

Casey manages all recruitment in-house and does not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any CVs sent to us without prior agreement will be considered a gift, and we will not be liable for any fees should we choose to engage with the candidate directly.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 65,000.00-85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Referral programme Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rochdale OL12 9PS