Fire Safety Manager

MMP Consultancy are seeking a Senior Project Manager with a North London organisation, the role will pay circa £585 per day LTD.

About the role

Title: Senior Project Manager
Rate: £585 day (Inside IR35) neg.
Client: Local Authority
Location: North 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:

• Lead and project manage a portfolio of major capital investments works to Haringey council's housing stock, ensuring successful delivery and that contract conditions are complied with, that budgets and timetables are adhered, that high-quality standards and value for money are provided and that statutory, regulatory and Council requirements are always delivered.
• Lead a team of project managers and consultants responsible for the delivery of a range of projects within the housing capital investment programme of up to £20m p.a. Provide effective leadership, support and motivation and ensure the team are recruited, trained, managed, appraised and developed in accordance with internal and statutory procedures in an effective and sensitive manner.
• Accountable for the successful delivery of all projects within your portfolio, monitoring project performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), project spend and other management and project information and prepare regular, ad-hoc and end of year reports for project and Asset Management teams, boards, senior managers and others and attend board and committee meetings as required.
• Ensure high standards of project administration are always maintained, that comprehensive, accurate, up to date project documents are maintained to the required standards on all projects managed by the team including but not limited to project documentation, project budgets and project cash flow forecasts.
• Lead on the development and delivery of all projects related resident engagement and communication plans, achieve high levels of resident satisfaction and attend resident meetings and liaise with individual residents ensuring that residents are kept fully always informed.
• Proactively collaborate closely with colleagues across Housing and the Council, members, internal and external stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to the delivery of works and services to residents and that the interests of the council and of residents are protected.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements, contractual requirements, quality standards and Council governance policies, processes and procedures always and that there are robust monitoring and change control mechanisms are in place.
• Manage and take responsibility for the resolution of members enquiries, complaints, ombudsman enquiries, freedom of information, data protection issues and leaseholder and tenant requests.
• Ensure compliance with all leaseholder legislation, produce detailed Section 20 notices for the works that will be undertaken, ensure leaseholder consultation is effectively managed.
• Lead on the contract management and procurement of works and services contracts to support the delivery of the Housing capital investment programme, implement a robust contract management framework and resolve any contractual and legal disputes and ensure value for money at all times.

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.
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 capital projects 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.

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

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.

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.

MMP Consultancy are currently seeking a Maintenance Surveyor (Damp) for a South East London local authority. Interim rolling contract at £45 per hour.

About the role

Title: Damp Surveyor
Rate: £45 per hour (Inside IR35) - £315 per day equivalent. 7 hours per day
Client: Local Authority
Contract: Rolling Interim
Location: South East London

Key Duties:

• Carry out full property surveys specifically in relation to condensation & damp diagnosis and remedial action.
• Have reasonable scientific knowledge on the different types of mould and its likely cause & affect to residents.
• Specific knowledge of building structures and how they contribute to the cause, be able to correctly diagnose & specify remedial requirements.
• Understand and be able to use equipment to aid with diagnostics and undertaking seasonal monitoring.
• Must have an empathetic approach to our tenants and property conditions.
• Able to produce drawings & floor plans, diagnose general building faults, obtain or create specifications for improvement works required with an understanding of how this may affect other components of the property/building, obtain competitive prices.
• Order works by use of appropriate systems and Tender/contract procedures.
• Supervise works to completion, in line with Council Health & Safety Standards and other statutory requirements
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to prioritise workloads, analyse and resolve problems
• Ability to work alone to meet strict deadlines
• Carry out post inspections, confirm satisfactory completion, authorise payments, investigate invoice queries
• Cross-Service/Partnership working liaison skills and experience
• Respond to complaints, compliments and requests for information and consider service review and development in the light of these

MMP Consultancy is seeking 3 x Stock Condition Surveyors to join a Contractor on behalf of a Local Authority. They will be responsible for conducting domestic property HHSRS Inspections across Derbyshire and Leicestershire. Candidates will need access to their own vehicle to commute to properties.

This exciting opportunity offers contract work outside IR35 on a Pay Per Surveyor basis. No entry fees will not be payable. The contractor can expect to be paid £20 for surveys on Flats, £30 for surveys on Houses and an extra £20 will be payable for finding Damp and Mould incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct domestic property surveys, including stock condition surveys, and assessments for damp and mould, across residential properties.
• Provide detailed and accurate reports, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Generate clear price estimates for each survey based on the property type.
• Complete surveys and reports within agreed timeframes, maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing feedback and advice based on survey findings.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Property Surveyor or Stock Condition Surveyor, specifically for domestic properties.
• HND or HNC qualification in a relevant surveying or property-related field.
• Enhanced DBS check required for the role.
• Strong knowledge of common residential property issues, including damp, mould, and general maintenance concerns.
• Ability to produce clear, comprehensive reports with accurate pricing.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle for site visits.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings to clients.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours, giving you full control over your schedule.
• Outside IR35 contract for greater flexibility and tax efficiency.
• Competitive per survey rates based on the type of property (flats, houses, damp & mould).
• Long-term contract potential with ongoing work across Derbyshire, Leicester, and surrounding areas.