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Job Title: Contracts Manager - West (West England)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum car allowance £7000
Region: West England - Covering Bristol to Southampton
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead operations across our West England region, managing delivery of high-volume social housing and planned maintenance contracts from Bristol to Southampton.
This is a key leadership role overseeing multiple sites and a team of approximately 10 staff. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong organisational skills, capable of driving performance and maintaining excellent client relationships in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee contract delivery across multiple sites in the western region
• Lead and manage a team of site managers, supervisors, and support staff
• Ensure all works are delivered on time, within budget, and to required standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Monitor KPIs, compliance, and health & safety standards
• Support tendering, resource planning, and operational strategy

Requirements

• Proven experience in contracts management within social housing or property maintenance
• Strong leadership and multi-site management skills
• Excellent planning, organisational, and client-facing abilities
• Comfortable managing high-volume workloads across large geographic areas
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

Job Title: Roofing Contracts Manager (Flat Roofing)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum £5,000 car allowance
Location: Based from Barnet Head Office, with site coverage across London and the South East
Sector: Roofing (Flat Roofing Focus)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and driven Roofing Contracts Manager with a strong background in flat roofing to join our team based at our Barnet Head Office. This is a pivotal role in our operations team, responsible for managing and delivering flat roofing contracts across London and the South East.
You will work in partnership with our existing Contracts Manager, who oversees pitched roofing works, ensuring expert leadership across our growing roofing portfolio. This is a key opportunity to make an impact within a dynamic and expanding company.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of flat roofing projects from pre-start to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Coordinate labour, materials, sub-contractors, and suppliers for multiple ongoing projects.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and health & safety compliance.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and consultants, maintaining excellent working relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant building regulations, health & safety standards, and company policies.
• Manage project documentation including risk assessments, method statements, and progress reports.
• Support in tendering, estimating, and contract negotiations where required.
• Mentor and lead site teams, promoting a strong culture of teamwork, accountability, and safety.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role with a specific focus on flat roofing.
• Sound technical knowledge of flat roofing systems, including built-up felt, single ply, liquid, and hot melt systems.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Building Control Inspectors - RBIs
Location: Essex (Hybrid)
Salary: Negotiable
MMP is currently working with my client, a Local Authority in Essex, who is seeking Building Control Inspectors (RBIs) to join their team!
Purpose of the Job:
To support the Building Control service in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of individuals across all types of buildings. This role involves carrying out technical inspections and assessments in line with the latest Building Safety legislation, ensuring full compliance with the Building Regulations and associated standards. You'll play a key role in identifying risks, promoting safety, and driving a culture of quality and compliance in the built environment.
Principal Accountabilities:

1. Plan Assessment & Compliance
   Review submissions and negotiate with applicants to ensure compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and relevant legislation. Attend meetings to evaluate applications and ensure projects (primarily non-high-rise) meet statutory requirements and safety standards.
2. Site Monitoring
   Inspect and monitor active construction sites to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations and Building Safety Act. Offer guidance to applicants and stakeholders, ensuring safe, compliant progress on-site.
3. Statutory Site Inspections
   Lead site inspections in response to statutory notifications. Monitor construction progress and quality, enforce regulations within set timeframes, and support the collection of charges where applicable.
4. Regulatory Advice & Enforcement
   Provide expert advice on Building Regulations and related legislation, particularly for non-high-rise projects. Identify unauthorised works, initiate enforcement action when needed, and serve as an expert witness in legal proceedings.
5. Record Keeping & Reporting
   Maintain accurate records, documentation, and completion reports for non-high-rise buildings. Prepare detailed reports to support decision-making and ensure statutory compliance.
6. Dangerous Structures & Emergency Response
   Act as a key representative on sites with potentially dangerous structures. Assess risk, ensure corrective actions are taken, and respond to emergency call-outs in line with the Building Safety Act.
7. Service Improvement & Innovation
   Contribute to ongoing improvements within the Building Control service. Work with the Building Control Manager to develop strategies that enhance delivery, retain existing clients, and attract new business to ensure the service remains self-financing.
8. Pre-Submission Support & Partnerships
   Offer pre-application advice and build strong working relationships with architects, agents, and construction professionals. Promote initiatives like the LABC Partner Authority Scheme and negotiate bespoke charges where applicable.
9. Cross-Authority Collaboration
   Work with other authorities and agencies on shared or cross-border projects, contributing to plan vetting and inspections. Ensure consistency in application of standards and procedures across regions.
10. Health & Safety Compliance (LACE & HSE)
    Follow the Local Authority Construction Engagement (LACE) protocol and collaborate with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to enforce health and safety legislation across building operations.
11. Organisational Alignment
    Contribute to the achievement of my client's strategic goals. Promote values such as safety, integrity, and transparency, and help improve the overall quality and effectiveness of the Building Control service.
12. Data Protection & Compliance
    Ensure compliance with my client's data protection policies. Manage data and documentation in line with current data protection legislation, safeguarding personal and project-related information.

To Be Shortlisted, You Must Have:

• Registration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) as a Registered Building Inspector (RBI)

Building Control Manager - RBIs
Location: Essex (Hybrid)
Salary: Negotiable
MMP is currently working with my client, a Local Authority in Essex, who is seeking a Building Control Manager (RBIs) to join their team!
Purpose of the Job:
To lead the Building Control team and ensure it operates effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with all statutory regulations and standards. The role involves delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service, driving operational improvements, ensuring financial efficiency, supporting staff development, and contributing to my client's strategic objectives and performance targets.
Principal Accountabilities:

1. Strategic Leadership
   Provide strategic leadership for the Building Control service, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, Building Regulations, safety standards, and my client's operational goals.
2. Quality Management System
   Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of my client's Quality Management System (QMS), aligning with ISO 9001 standards and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
3. Operational Standards Compliance
   Ensure full compliance with Operational Standards Rules (OSR), embedding them into daily processes and addressing non-conformances through effective management and audit practices.
4. Regulatory Liaison
   Serve as the primary liaison with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), ensuring timely implementation of regulatory updates and full compliance with statutory obligations.
5. Performance Monitoring
   Establish, monitor, and deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as required by the BSR, ensuring accurate, timely reporting and continuous service quality improvement.
6. Resource Management
   Oversee the efficient use of resources including staffing, budgets, and materials, ensuring delivery of high-quality, cost-effective building control services in line with financial sustainability goals.
7. Team Leadership & Development
   Lead and manage the Building Control team, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and professionalism. Support staff development through coaching, training, and structured performance reviews.
8. Risk Management
   Proactively identify and manage risks associated with Building Control operations, including compliance failures, dangerous structures, and cases of non-conformance.
9. Technical Expertise
   Provide expert advice and oversight on complex or high-risk building control cases, offering practical solutions and advising internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.
10. Customer Engagement
    Ensure excellent customer service by building strong relationships with developers, contractors, statutory bodies, and other stakeholders. Respond to enquiries and feedback in a timely, professional manner.
11. Commercial & Service Innovation
    Drive innovation and service development by identifying areas for improvement, responding to industry changes, and building partnerships with external organisations to enhance service delivery and efficiency.
12. Health & Safety Compliance
    Ensure all operations comply with health and safety standards. Lead responses to urgent building safety incidents and promote a proactive safety culture aligned with all statutory and organisational requirements.

To Be Shortlisted, You Must Have:

• Registration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) as a Registered Building Inspector (RBI)
• Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing staff, including performance management and training
• A strong track record of delivering service improvements and ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and related legislation

Building Control Manager - RBIs
Location: Essex (Hybrid)
Salary: Negotiable

Building Control Team Leader (Principal Inspector) - RBIs
Location: Essex (Hybrid)
Salary: Negotiable
MMP is currently working with our client, a Local Authority in Essex, who is seeking a Building Control Team Leader (Principal Inspector) RBIs to join their team!

Purpose of the Job:
To support the Building Control Manager in delivering my client's Building Control responsibilities with excellence and efficiency. You will take the lead in managing daily technical operations, offering expert advice, overseeing special or major projects, and driving partnership initiatives. Your work will be pivotal in safeguarding the health, safety, welfare, and convenience of individuals in and around all types of buildings, achieved through the diligent application of the Building Regulations, associated legislation, and recognised standards.
Principal Accountabilities:

1. Lead Daily Operations
   Oversee the day-to-day delivery of the Building Control service in support of the Building Control Manager. This includes allocating and supervising workloads, managing customer enquiries and complaints, and contributing to performance reporting. Ensure all activities align with the requirements of the Building Safety Act, the Building Safety Regulator, and my client's Quality Management System.
2. Service Improvement
   Identify and implement enhancements to ensure a flexible, responsive, and forward-thinking Building Control function. Ensure compliance with the Operational Standards Rules (OSR) and alignment with service plans, budgets, and quality standards, while identifying opportunities for innovation.
3. Complex Case Management
   Manage a caseload of complex or major Building Regulation applications. Work independently to assess submissions, negotiate compliance, and attend meetings before and after application submission. Ensure all decisions align with the Building Safety Act, related legislation, and my client's policies.
4. Technical Leadership
   Provide expert technical guidance to the team, supporting the effective operation of the service. Assist the Building Control Manager by proactively managing individual and team performance and addressing underperformance in line with the QMS.
5. Client and Stakeholder Engagement
   Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, providing expert advice, conducting inspections, and ensuring decisions are compliant with legislation, standards, and best practices.
6. Site Inspections
   Conduct statutory site inspections to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations and OSR. Review and comment on plans for new builds, alterations, and extensions.
7. Regulatory Enforcement
   Investigate breaches of Building Regulations, prepare reports, issue legal notices, and represent my client in court proceedings as an expert witness. All enforcement actions will follow the Building Safety Act and my client's QMS.
8. Emergency Response & Safety
   Act, alongside the Building Control Manager, as my client's lead representative on dangerous structures and demolitions. Advise emergency services, building owners, and the public. Respond to emergencies, including out-of-hours call-outs, ensuring public safety in accordance with the Building Safety Act.
9. Expert Guidance
   Provide professional guidance on Building Control matters to service users, internal departments, and statutory bodies. Ensure advice complies with the Building Safety Act, OSR, and BSR standards. Use your professional judgement to negotiate and agree bespoke charges as needed.

To Be Shortlisted, You Must Have:

• Registration with the Building Safety Regulator
• Relevant Building Control experience with a Local Authority or Approved Inspector
• Building Control Team Leader (Principal Inspector) - RBIs
• Location: Essex (Hybrid)
  Salary: Negotiable

MMP Consultancy are looking to recruit a Disrepair Administrator on a temporary basis to join a Local Authority in East London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate legal disrepair cases and arbitration processes, ensuring all disrepair claims are dealt with efficiently, with minimal legal and financial exposure for the Council.

• The role will ensure value for money is achieved in settling disrepair cases, coordinating with the repairs partnering and legal teams, as well as with residents.
  
• Handle a portfolio of cases, working closely with contractors and legal teams to ensure that disrepair cases are resolved promptly, while maintaining a high standard of service for tenants and leaseholders, and accurate record of the repairs history for individual repairs cases.

• Ensure accurate monitoring of repair cases, including repairs history, expenditure and financial forecasting on legal disrepair cases, and enable informed decision making to effectively manage the overall disrepair programme, including prioritization of disrepair cases.

A great new opportunity has arisen for a Repairs Supervisor to join a national Social Housing Contractor on a temporary ongoing basis in Hammersmith & Fulham. This role will be paid at £27.00 per hour (CIS OR Umbrella) with a van & fuel card supplied. You will be required to supervise a team of trade operatives and subcontractors whilst working closely with the Contracts Management team.

Working Hours Mon - Fri - 8:00am - 17:00pm with a half hour break

Will be an 60/40 - 60% office (reports, timesheets etc) and 40% on site (site inspections, toolbox talks and attending complaint jobs)

The successful candidate will:

• Mentor and supervise a trades team
• Supervising up to 6 multi skilled operatives
• Develop relationships with colleagues and support them with growth targets
• Be responsible for achieving contract excellence
• Ensure a high standard of communication is maintained with the client, customers & colleagues

MMP is currently recruiting for a Plasterer to join a Social Housing contractor based in Hammersmith and Fulham on a temporary basis paying £21.40 per hour CIS.

The successful Trades Operative will be required too:

• Complete repairs and maintenance within occupied and void properties as well as associated works
• Be customer focused
• Work towards tight deadlines
• Have social housing experience

Pay Rate:

• £21.40ph (CIS or umbrella rate) which equates to over £700 per week take home.

Hours:

• 42.5 hours per week (Mon to Fri) 8am - 17:00pm with an half hour break

Qualifications Required:

• Recognised trade qualification i.e. City and Guilds/ NVQ (certificate must be available to provide)
• Asbestos Awareness (may be completed anytime prior to start date)
• Basic DBS Check

You will be supplied with:

• A van (Full UK Manual Driving License Required, maximum 6 points)
• Fuel card
• PDA System

MMP is currently recruiting for a Multi Trade Operative to join a Social Housing contractor based in Lambeth on a temporary basis paying £21.40 per hour CIS.

The successful Trades Operative will be required too:

• Complete repairs and maintenance within occupied and void properties as well as associated works
• Be customer focused
• Work towards tight deadlines
• Have social housing experience

Pay Rate:

• £21.40ph (CIS or umbrella rate) which equates to over £700 per week take home.

Hours:

• 42.5 hours per week (Mon to Fri) 8am - 17:00pm with an half hour break

Qualifications Required:

• Recognised trade qualification i.e. City and Guilds/ NVQ (certificate must be available to provide)
• Asbestos Awareness (may be completed anytime prior to start date)
• Basic DBS Check

You will be supplied with:

• A van (Full UK Manual Driving License Required, maximum 6 points)
• Fuel card
• PDA System

MMP is currently recruiting for a Multi Carpenter to join a Social Housing contractor based in South London on a temporary basis paying £21.40 per hour CIS.

The successful Trades Operative will be required too:

• Complete repairs and maintenance within occupied and void properties as well as associated works
• Be customer focused
• Work towards tight deadlines
• Have social housing experience

Pay Rate:

• £21.40ph (CIS or umbrella rate) which equates to over £700 per week take home

Hours:

• 42.5 hours per week (Mon to Fri) 8am - 17:00pm with an half hour break

Qualifications Required:

• Recognised trade qualification i.e. City and Guilds/ NVQ (certificate must be available to provide)
• Asbestos Awareness (may be completed anytime prior to start date)
• Basic DBS Check

You will be supplied with:

• A van (Full UK Manual Driving License Required, maximum 6 points)
• Fuel card
• PDA System

MMP Consultancy currently has an opportunity for a Property Surveyor to join a housing association. My client is looking for a Property Surveyor. This role is FULLY REMOTE Covering Norfolk 6 Month FTC

This position is paying £47,800 Benefits (inc Car Allowance) 6 Month FTC

Job Purpose:
The role is responsible for leading and managing the delivery of property investment, service & inspection and repairs services to parts of the property portfolio, approx. 20-40 locations. Working with housing/care operations you will ensure timely delivery of services, and ensure all properties are kept in a good condition within property strategy targets. You will ensure compliance with commercial and contract management arrangements, ensuring the contractual obligations are met. Manage project performance and working with the quantity surveying team ensure robust financial forecasting, processing of valuations and contract instructions. To be responsible for identifying cost saving through collaboration with contractor and quantity surveying team. The role will require strong interaction with housing/care operations teams to ensure works run smoothly and meets the needs of the business.

Key Accountabilities:
Freedom to act:
* This is an important role within Property which ensures maintenance of good quality homes through individual ownership of each location.
* The role has latitude within budgetary restrictions and portfolio strategy requirements to prioritise activity and spend to achieve these targets.
* As well as day to day activity, this role will have to respond quickly and effectively to ad hoc requests from the business, which may be complex, urgent, and business critical.
* The role will require effective engagement with colleagues in Housing and Care operations
Nature of impact:
* The role will work with others to effectively deliver repairs, investment and service & inspection activities to individual locations.
* Collaboratively with quantity surveying team, contractors and colleagues.

Key Tasks:
* Delivery of all property activities to a portfolio of properties
* To undertake regular inspections such as Stock Condition surveys, MOT surveys and Asbestos reinspection's
* Working within the management arrangements ensure repairs and planned works are necessary and delivered in the most cost effective manner.
* To analyse performance of properties to recommend future investment, and repair planning for you portfolio.

Key Actives:
* Work collaborative working with contractors and Housing/Care operations colleagues to deliver a high quality property delivery service producing good quality built environments.
* Maintain robust project and delivery management arrangements and controls ensuring properties and investment programmes remain within budget
* Provide an effective pragmatic solution focused building pathology service.
* Undertake Quarterly walk around site visits to all sites, ensuring operational colleagues are in attendance and resulting actions are implemented.

Title: Property Surveyor (Norfolk)- Fully Remote - 6 Month FTC
Contact: Perm
Rate: £47,800 Benefits (inc Car Allowance)
Location: FULLY REMOTE Covering Norfolk

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Disrepair Surveyor to join a Local Authority based in Bristol. This is an interim ongoing role paying £35ph umbrella over a 37-hour working week to start as soon as possible.

This vital role involves managing housing disrepair complaints that escalate into legal claims (Housing Condition Claims), working closely with the Local Authority's legal team to ensure swift and effective resolution.

As a Disrepair Surveyor, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth property inspections, overseeing necessary repairs, and ensuring all works are completed to a high standard within budget and timescale. You will play a key role in safeguarding tenants' rights while protecting the Council from unnecessary litigation by resolving disputes promptly and professionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and manage all legal disrepair claims in conjunction with Legal Services.
• Conduct thorough inspections of residential properties in response to disrepair complaints.
• Coordinate and monitor repair works, liaising with internal trade teams and external contractors to ensure quality and timely completion.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory obligations and health and safety standards.
• Maintain clear and empathetic communication with tenants, providing detailed reports and updates throughout the process.
• Deliver a cost-effective, value-for-money service while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
  

Experience Required:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Building Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Proven experience in housing disrepair or a similar surveying role, ideally within a local authority or social housing environment.
• Experience in managing legal disrepair cases and providing expert witness reports.
• Strong understanding of building construction, maintenance, and health and safety legislation.