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FM Career Progression Pathway

Statutory Compliance & Building Safety

Regulatory adherence, life safety systems, risk management, and the legal obligations of the Duty Holder under current UK legislation including the Building Safety Act 2022.

Progression Stages (Entry to Executive)

1

Compliance Administrator / Coordinator

Entry / ApprenticeTypical tenure: 1–2 years

Primary operational focus: Tracking statutory certificate expiries, uploading EICR/FRA documents, chasing contractor closeout sheets.

2

Compliance Manager / Building Safety Coordinator

PractitionerTypical tenure: 2–5 years

Primary operational focus: Audit regimes, Golden Thread records management, fire risk assessment action closeouts, LOLER/PSSR compliance.

3

Head of Compliance / Risk Director

LeadershipTypical tenure: 5+ years

Primary operational focus: Corporate statutory accountability, Building Safety Regulator liaison, legal dutyholder advisory, risk policy design.

Key Capabilities & Skills

Building Safety Act 2022RRO 2005 Fire SafetyStatutory Record AuditingGolden Thread ManagementEnforcement Defense

Industry Qualifications Context

NEBOSH National Diploma, IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers) accreditation, CIOB/RICS Building Safety certification.

*EntireFM does not confer qualifications or accreditation. References indicate recognized industry bodies (IWFM, CIBSE, RICS, NEBOSH).

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