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Managing Consultant – Estates & Facilities

Jonny Scott

Job Description

MMP Consultancy is looking for a Building Surveyor (or Graduate Building Surveyor) to join a Local Authority in Gloucestershire. This is a 3-month temporary position working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday with flexible working. The rate of pay will be determined by the candidates' relevant experience.

The successful candidate will support a variety of commercial buildings within the Council's Property Stock, managing maintenance projects, undertaking property surveys, and assisting in the delivery of high-quality planned and reactive maintenance.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure building work complies with regulations, policies, and health & safety standards
  • Manage multiple maintenance projects and ensure completion of the annual maintenance plan
  • Procure contractors in line with Local Government regulations and oversee costs and standards
  • Build strong relationships with tenants, service managers, and stakeholders
  • Propose improvements for value for money and service delivery

Essential Criteria:

  • Degree in Building Surveying or a related field or HND/HNC with relevant experience
  • Working towards a professional qualification (RICS, CIOB, or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in managing relationships with stakeholders
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills

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list Permanent Building Surveyor

£42232 - £48500 per annum

MMP is working with one of their Housing Association Clients in Essex who are seeking for a new Property Surveyors to join the business with immediate effect.

Role: Building Surveyor
Location: Essex
Salary: £48,500 Benefits

Duties:
*To carry out pre-inspections, building and stock condition surveys to identify defects and future investment requirements, including the preparation of detailed reports, specifications and cost estimates where necessary to ensure the appropriate remedial works are undertaken.
*To ensure all planned, cyclical and responsive repair works are valid and appropriate, provide value for money and are completed within the allocated budget provision, ensuring contract administration good practice, timely processing of variations and all appropriate contract documentation and accurate keeping of records pertaining to work in progress.
*To undertake post inspections of completed works to ensure quality, compliance with the Schedule of Rates, value for money and statutory compliance. Ensuring compliance with contractual term and driving performance to achieve KPI's targets and expenditure within the designated budget provision.
*To assist the delivery of internal policies, procedures and agreements and look for ways in which to continuously improve the service to achieve value for money and increased resident satisfaction.
*To follow our clients Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure, as far as is practicable, your own safety and that of others in the workplace. You may be required to undertake specific Health and Safety roles such as Fire Warden or First Aider as part of your duties
*To co-operate with the duty holder as required by current Asbestos Regulations including complying with the Asbestos Management Plan, reporting incidents, passing on information about the presence of asbestos, attending training, project managing surveys and abatement works. Including undertaking Asbestos management surveys and updating the Asbestos data base as necessary to maintain statutory compliance.

Role: Building Surveyor
Location: Essex
Salary: £48,500 Benefits

list Commercial Manager - Stratford - East London

Up to £75000.00 per annum


Role: Commercial Manager
Salary: £75,000 Benefits
Location: Stratford - East London

Our Client has experienced continual growth since its establishment in 1986, we're not aiming to be the biggest service provider, however we intend to be the best. We work with some of the UK's largest building owners, landlords & facility managers to provide strategic building repairs, planned maintenance and improvement across all property sectors.
Benefits

  • Annual holiday; 22 days, increase after 1 years' service to a maximum of 5 days
  • Long service awards; continuous service at key achievements are rewarded
  • Perkbox; from free coffees and cinema tickets to trips away and much more
  • Volunteer day; paid yearly volunteer days for a worthy cause


The Role:
To be responsible for all commercial activities within the Central Voids Division. Working with the Divisional Manager and Contract Management. Due to the number of individual client involved, this role requires a high-level of organisation, focus and time management to ensure all contracts are commercially managed correctly
Responsibilities

  • Accurate preparation of weekly / monthly reports both internally and to Clients.
  • Working with operational teams to improve performance and enhance margins.
  • Working where required with the Divisional Team in developing the strategy for future business.
  • Supporting where required in pricing of Tender opportunities.


Requirements:


  • Financial Budgeting, Profit and Loss control.

  • Performance Management.

  • Procurement.

  • Tender Bid Process.

  • Client Liaison / Partnering / Contract Negotiation.

  • Staff Coaching and Mentoring

list Building Safety Manager

Up to £350 per annum Inside IR35

MMP Consultancy are currently seeking a Building Safety Manager for an interim position with a social housing organisation based in South London.

About the role

Job Title: Building Safety Manager
Salary: £350 per day
Location: South London (Hybrid Working)
Client: Social Housing Provider (TBC on application)

We are seeking a Building Safety Manager for a major landlord, the role will require someone who will take the lead on a patch of high-rise properties, make decisions based on the best practice and future proofing principles. Management of documentation, liaison with multiple internal teams and external contractors / consultants. Ensuring the compliance of all properties within the patch and any works are being managed appropriately.

Key Duties

  • Effectively contribute to the wider Building Safety team to provide ongoing support to colleagues and others through the sharing of knowledge, experience and skills.
  • Actively supervise the safe management of higher-risk residential buildings through an operational understanding of their construction, complexity, use, hazard profile and analysis of associated risk.
  • Implement and maintain effective controls in respect of structural and fire safety ensuring that all life safety systems are effectively managed and maintained.
  • Ensure that building safety information is current, available and in the required format to the London Fire Brigade and other regulatory, and professional agencies.
  • Ensure that the resident engagement strategy is in place, that it has been communicated and understood by residents and that it is effectively applied to ensure that any safety concerns are recorded, reported, monitored, and tracked to their appropriate completion.
  • Provide a frequent and visible presence within allocated buildings to offer professional, informed advice and support to residents, authorities, and other stakeholders on the fire safety strategy to ensure they are clearly defined, and understood as to responsibilities, decisions, and actions that individuals should an event occur.
  • Ensure that regular inspections and monitoring activities are conducted to understand how residents are using the building.


Additional Requirements:

  • LFB, Facilities Management or Surveying Background Preferred
  • Building Pathology / Compliance Knowledge
  • Resident Liaison skillset
  • Building Safety knowledge

list Repairs and Voids Manager

Up to £350 per day Inside IR35

MMP Consultancy is currently a Repairs and Voids Manager for a temp to perm contract within a social housing organisation based in North West London.

Being the senior contracts manager and leading on repairs, voids and disrepair properties. This role includes management of Surveyors and Administrators.

Key Duties:

  • Ensure the effective delivery of repairs, voids and disrepair properties ensuring properties are safe.
  • Direct staff in the delivery of appropriate technical issues, inspections, risk assessments, method statements and monitoring performance. Line management responsibilities.
  • Manage repairs and delivery of works including logging into systems and ensure accurate records and information are available.
  • Ensure all compliance in accordance with current repairs, H&S and other relevant legislations, and good practice.
  • Taking responsibility for the financial management of works via SOR
    • Negotiating and agreeing contracts
    • Deliver value for money and make best use of resources to deliver the best outcomes.


Job Details:

Title: Repairs and Voids Manager
Salary: £350 per day (Inside IR35) (£60,000 - £61,500 PA 20% Pension Contributions) (for experienced candidates)
Benefits: TBC on application
Location: Northwest London
Client: Social Housing provider
Contract: 6 Months Interim to Permanent.

list Project Manager

Up to £400 per day Inside IR35

MMP Consultancy are seeking a Project Manager with a South London organisation, the role will pay circa £400 per day LTD.

About the role

Title: Project Manager (Voids)
Rate: £400 day (Inside IR35) neg.
Client: Local Authority
Location: South London
Contract: 9 months min.
Hybrid: 4 days per week (1-2 days on site, 1 day in office)
Attendance of weekly and monthly meetings, in person.

Key Duties:

  • A dynamic and skilled Major Works Project Manager to oversee and deliver construction projects.
  • Managing the voids programme, interim use programmes, and bespoke projects to facilitate the estate renewal programme on the estate ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of both quality and safety as directed by the Strategic Lead.
  • Assist in resolving defects or latent defects arising on projects.
  • Assist/lead on other workstreams that may arise during the course of the commission that will support the team in delivering its core objectives.
  • Project management - lead and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability is maintained at all times.
  • Manage a team of internal and external specialist, technical and professional consultants including legal, procurement, planning, clerk of works and quality inspectors throughout the lifecycle of each project.


Key Skills:

Project management - evaluate effectiveness of contracts and consultants used and make recommendations or changes as required.
Procurement - Use of tendering, framework and partnering contracts, framework consultants and full OJEU (where applicable) procedures and to lead groups to achieve efficiency and cost improvements.
Contract management - oversee contracts and procurement processes, ensuring all works are delivered in line with agreed terms and conditions. Manage Quality Control issues in consultation with sub consultants and make appropriate recommendations for change.
Budget control - develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
Budget control - ensure internal and external funding sources for projects are identified and manage the project budget and other financial resources associated with the project.
Internal and external stakeholder engagement - liaise with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and successful project outcomes. Lead/attend meetings with stakeholders as appropriate, preparing briefing notes, presentations or reports as appropriate.
Health and Safety - oversee health & safety compliance on all projects, implementing best practice and risk management strategies.
Reporting - provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project progress, risks, and performance.

Experience / Qualifications:

* Extensive knowledge of the repairs industry within social housing.
* Building background with a suitable qualification or demonstrated experience.
* Communication skills that will enable consistent and quality communication between staff, contractors and potentially residents.
* Strong organisational skills to ensure that appointments are met, orders are raised, and work is scheduled efficiently.
* IT knowledge and experience, with demonstrated background in raising orders, checking repair order histories and basic skills in Microsoft packages.
* Use of appraisal system desirable.

If you are interested, please send over up to date CV. Further information will be provided once applied.

list Commercial Manager - Stratford - East London

Up to £75000.00 per annum


Role: Commercial Manager
Salary: £75,000 Benefits
Location: Stratford - East London

Our Client has experienced continual growth since its establishment in 1986, we're not aiming to be the biggest service provider, however we intend to be the best. We work with some of the UK's largest building owners, landlords & facility managers to provide strategic building repairs, planned maintenance and improvement across all property sectors.
Benefits

  • Annual holiday; 22 days, increase after 1 years' service to a maximum of 5 days
  • Long service awards; continuous service at key achievements are rewarded
  • Perkbox; from free coffees and cinema tickets to trips away and much more
  • Volunteer day; paid yearly volunteer days for a worthy cause


The Role:
To be responsible for all commercial activities within the Central Voids Division. Working with the Divisional Manager and Contract Management. Due to the number of individual client involved, this role requires a high-level of organisation, focus and time management to ensure all contracts are commercially managed correctly
Responsibilities

  • Accurate preparation of weekly / monthly reports both internally and to Clients.
  • Working with operational teams to improve performance and enhance margins.
  • Working where required with the Divisional Team in developing the strategy for future business.
  • Supporting where required in pricing of Tender opportunities.


Requirements:


  • Financial Budgeting, Profit and Loss control.

  • Performance Management.

  • Procurement.

  • Tender Bid Process.

  • Client Liaison / Partnering / Contract Negotiation.

  • Staff Coaching and Mentoring