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Building Surveyor

Up to £27 per hour Umbrella
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Recruitment Consultant – Asset Management, Property Services & Compliance

Daniel Mulvey

Job Description

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join a Local Authority based out of Hampshire.

This will be a temporary position paying £27 P/H Umbrella on a 6-9 Month Contract

The Role:

You will carry out a wide range of duties across our varied 15,000 housing stock, together with our asset portfolio of corporate operational, commercial and community assets including schools. You will predominantly be attending day to day repairs, updating stock data, evaluating, and diagnosing what work is required, assessing the best options to carry out the work and issuing response repairs.

Job Purpose:

  • You will be based at one of our area housing offices working as part of a building repairs team supporting the Building Repairs Manager's. You will be part of the repairs management team; previous management experience is not essential and you will be supported to develop your skills and gain managing experience using the 'Systems Thinking' methodology.
  • You will be part of a team responsible for providing a building repair and voids service ensuring that it is undertaken in accordance with our NEC3 term service contract including all contractor payments and undertaking all appropriate audits.
  • The team assists us in meeting our purposes which are, to maintain and improve our properties, ensure the right repair is carried out at the right time and provide suitable homes when needed.
  • You will be surveying our assets, updating stock data, assessing the condition of our assets, evaluating and diagnosing what work is required, assessing the best options to carry out the work, issuing repairs and managing a varied range of planned repair projects. We maintain a varied housing stock including a diverse range of corporate, operational, commercial and community assets.
  • Repair projects that you may carry out and supervise include decorations to external and communal areas, cladding, fire upgrading work, window replacement, re-roofing, electrical work, extensions, and structural repairs.
  • The value of individual projects you will be responsible for managing will be up to £50,000, although typically you will undertake schemes that will have a contract value of £15,000. You will support and deputise for the Building Repairs Manager to ensure the building repairs team have capacity to effectively manage all demands received by utilising all the resources available including developing apprentices and surveyors.
  • You will manage apprentices and/or surveyors supporting the team to provide a repairs service including support management of day to day repairs, DFG works, GRA assets, complaints and legal claims, You will liaise with customers and stakeholders regarding the repairs and maintenance service, investigating complaints and disrepair claims as appropriate. Stakeholders include residents, leaseholders, local councillors, building users and other section heads and you will have responsibility for managing the repairs service and developing relationships with specific delegated stakeholders.
  • You will manage the repairs and maintenance of the assets you are responsible for and ensure that we have accurate stock data information as appropriate. You will assess the condition of the assets, use measures to assess the effectiveness of the service, identify planned maintenance projects and prioritise demands to inform planned programmes of work..
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list Building Surveyor

Up to £48474 per annum

MMP Consultancy is currently working with one of their clients in Essex who are looking for a new Property Surveyor to join their team.

Title: Property Surveyor
Location: Essex (Just off M11)
Salary: £48,474 Benefits

The post holder will work as part of the Housing Operations Team - Property and be responsible for the technical service provision for the Housing Service in accordance with the our clients agreed policies, procedures and working practices, delivering a first class service that is value for money and customer focused.
* To work as part of the Housing Operations Team - Property dealing with all aspects of void property inspection, mutual exchanges, insurance claims, structural diagnosis, building defects, property adaptations and management, major works to properties, assisting with the delivery of the Choice Based Lettings Scheme in relation to Accompanied Viewings and Routine Inspections of properties.
* To support the team in planning budgets, identifying efficiencies in response and planned works and to ensure there is a robust method of reporting that is being adhered to.
* To represent Housing Operations - Property whilst keeping a good relationship with other council departments and elected councillors and with work colleges.
* You must embrace a fast moving and changing environment, ensuring at all times that standards are not compromised either in quality, cost or customer satisfaction.
* The tasks will involve assessing customer satisfaction, reviewing and analysing KPI`s from contractors and drafting the relevant reports, Analysing trends and contributing to improving customer satisfaction.

Title: Property Surveyor
Location: Essex (Just off M11)
Salary: £48,474 Council Benefits

list Building Surveyor

Up to £48474 per annum

MMP Consultancy is currently working with one of their clients in Essex who are looking for a new Property Surveyor to join their team.

Title: Property Surveyor
Location: Essex (Just off M11)
Salary: £48,474 Benefits

The post holder will work as part of the Housing Operations Team - Property and be responsible for the technical service provision for the Housing Service in accordance with the our clients agreed policies, procedures and working practices, delivering a first class service that is value for money and customer focused.
* To work as part of the Housing Operations Team - Property dealing with all aspects of void property inspection, mutual exchanges, insurance claims, structural diagnosis, building defects, property adaptations and management, major works to properties, assisting with the delivery of the Choice Based Lettings Scheme in relation to Accompanied Viewings and Routine Inspections of properties.
* To support the team in planning budgets, identifying efficiencies in response and planned works and to ensure there is a robust method of reporting that is being adhered to.
* To represent Housing Operations - Property whilst keeping a good relationship with other council departments and elected councillors and with work colleges.
* You must embrace a fast moving and changing environment, ensuring at all times that standards are not compromised either in quality, cost or customer satisfaction.
* The tasks will involve assessing customer satisfaction, reviewing and analysing KPI`s from contractors and drafting the relevant reports, Analysing trends and contributing to improving customer satisfaction.

Title: Property Surveyor
Location: Essex (Just off M11)
Salary: £48,474 Council 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 Voids Surveyor

Up to £35 per hour Inside IR35

MMP Consultancy is currently sourcing for Voids Surveyor for an initial interim contract with a Public-Sector organisation in Northwest London.

Working within social housing to manage Voids duties including Minor and Major works. Holding high standards of quality, time and value for money.

Title: Voids Surveyor
Salary: £35 per hour - Inside IR35
Location: Northwest London
Contract: Rolling Contract

Duties:

  • Delivery of Voids service, being able to pre inspect properties and create specification of works which is fit for purpose for tenants.
  • Ensure contractor engagement and management in the delivery of works provided.
  • Post inspection of works complete to guarantee a good quality of service.
  • Deliver fit-for-purpose, safe and good quality properties to tenants on behalf of the social housing entity.
  • Prioritise tenants with value for money and efficiency delivery of works.
  • Provide defect-free period of at least 6 months after works.
  • Manage the auditable and compliance information required, ensuring the system is completely updated and all invoices are paid when appropriate.
  • Work with partners to set, coordinate, track and ensure completion of voids with other services to get things done for the customer which meet or exceed customers' expectations.
  • Dealing with unacceptable contractor performance ensuring all issues are remedied.
  • Maintain up to date records and provide monthly statistical and qualitative information to the Voids and Maintenance Manager in respect of service performance indicators and progress against targets and budgets. Attending contractors' monitoring meetings as required to give performance feedback.
  • Ensure records are kept up to date and information circulated to all relevant stakeholders including contractors, Lettings, Property Services, Housing Needs, Neighbourhood Services, Rent Accounting, Adaptations and Regeneration teams.


Desirable Qualifications

  • HNC, HND, BTEC HND or higher, in a building discipline, or over 5 years hands on experience of related repairs surveying/ construction from a trade background.
  • Relative experience of building maintenance in a local authority or other registered social landlord.
  • Experience of working to strict deadlines within a busy multi agency setting
  • Experience in the management and administration of domestic building repairs
  • Demonstrable experience of controlling costs expenditure of maintenance works

list Building Surveyor

Up to £35 per hour Inside IR35

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join a local authority based in Northamptonshire.

This will be an interim position paying £35 P/Hour Umbrella on an interim contract with the option to be extended.

Title: Building Surveyor
Rate: £35 per hour (Inside IR35)
Client: Local Authority
Location: Northamptonshire
Contract: Interim Contract (Rolling)

Key Duties:

  • Reporting and supplying recommendations for improvements/ maintenance requirements to Council properties taking into account Listed Buildings and Conservation areas.
  • Undertaking planned and ad hoc repairs and maintenance of Council properties, including drawing up specifications, repairs order and contract documents for works.
  • Manage internal and external contractor performance to deliver those works on time, on budget and to the required standard. Effective contract administration to include: instruction, valuation, certificates, accounts and documentation.
  • Inspection of works prior to acceptance and payment at practical completion and end of defects liability stages. To incorporate the production of comprehensive 'snagging' sheets to support or refute payment applications
  • To have a good basic knowledge of building construction, ability to prepare reports and positively contribute to the preliminaries, preambles and Bills of Quantities for external contract documentation.
  • Have a working knowledge of JCT standard forms of contract law and be able to act as Contract Administrator.
  • Preparation of accurate and achievable programmes of work stages and monitoring of progress against these.

list Property Surveyor (Damp & Mould)

Up to £350 per day

MMP Consultancy currently has an opportunity for a Property Surveyor (Damp & Mould) to join a Local Authority in East London.

Title: Property Surveyor (Damp & Mould)
Rate: £350 Per Day
Location: East London

Job Purpose:
To be responsible for a specific work stream within the Asset Management team, providing a professional housing surveying service for the repair, maintenance, improvement and re-servicing of council owned, managed and leased stock in accordance with our clients policies and procedures, providing an effective responsive repair, planned maintenance and project management service for the organisation.

Key Accountabilities:

  • The post holder reports to the either the Major Works & Voids Manager or the Disrepair & Special Projects Manager.
  • The post holder, depending on the team speciality, will be responsible for special projects, disrepair, estate improvement, asbestos management and minor works OR reactive and planned repairs, voids and fire damage.
  • The post holder will take the lead in areas for which the team is responsible and will include coaching other members of the team.
  • The post holder may be required to work evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays, in order to ensure consultation and service requirements are met.


Key Tasks:

Key tasks and accountabilities are intended to be a guide to the range and level Qf work expected of the 'post holder. This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may fall to the post holder and employees will be expected to carry out such other reasonable duties which may be required from time to time.

To deputise for the Major Works & Voids Manager or the Disrepair & Special Projects Manager in the management of services for the entire Housing Property Services.

  • To establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders and partners and any other agency or department, so as to provide an effective and efficient service.
  • To undertake Health & Safety inspections and evaluate outcomes for the whole team, and ensure any works necessary are carried out.
  • To ensure that day-to-day and responsive repairs, including the appointment diaries, are managed and executed to provide both a good service to the customer as well as ensuring value for money. To effectively monitor and control expenditure against budget and to provide statistical analysis. To liaise directly with the council's preferred contractors.
  • To ensure that all works are supervised and undertaken in accordance with contract specifications, London Borough of Newham's procedures, Health &
  • Safety (including gas safety) Regulations and the Control of Asbestos Regulations
  • 2012.
  • To affect the leaks procedure, including liaising with the Legal Section to initiate enforcement action.
  • To assist with the contract documentation for invitations to tender, examine tenders and recommend contractors for appointment, using expert knowledge.
  • To act as client in relation to technical consultants, challenging practices and costs where necessary
  • To prepare project programmes, structural reports, feasibility studies, scheme specifications and tenders for capital and revenue programme schemes, including environmental works. To manage small project teams that involves other stakeholders within the council.
  • To maintain records and contribute to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive stock database via regular stock condition surveys and or H&S inspections and make recommendations as necessary



Title: Property Surveyor (Damp & Mould)
Rate: £350 Per Day
Location: East London