Property Surveyor

MMP Consultancy is seeking a dynamic and experienced Capital Programmes Service Manager to lead the development and management a capital programme on behalf of a local authority based in Northwest London.

The programme will be aimed at improving and maintaining the council's corporate buildings and land. The successful candidate will lead major construction projects, manage budgets, and ensure that the council's corporate objectives are met.

The rate of pay is £400 - £475pd inside of IR35 via an umbrella company. Candidates will be required on site 2 days per week. This is a 6 month contract subject to extension.

Key Responsibilities
* Develop, secure funding, and manage the capital programme and associated budgets for the council's corporate buildings and land.
* Provide strategic advice to the Head of Estate & Facilities Management on policy and strategy development.
* Lead operational teams and coordinate the council's approach to capital projects, ensuring positive outcomes.
* Manage major construction projects to specification, time, and budget, including external third-party providers of technical advisory services.
* Represent the council at internal, regional, and national forums.
* Ensure compliance with equality, diversity, and health and safety policies across all services.
* Manage virtual capital project teams and support the development of an intelligence-led, agile operating model through a digital platform.

What You'll Need:
* Proven track record in managing capital programmes and large-scale construction projects within a complex organisation.
* Strong understanding of relevant health, safety, and legislative frameworks.
* Experience managing teams, budgets, and external partnerships.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior managers, elected members, and external partners.
* Experience in financial management, performance improvement, and continuous development methodologies.
* Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, with continuous professional development.
* A valid UK driving licence.

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Regional Surveyor to join a housing association covering a patch of North West & West London. The role will be hybrid/agile working with you being on site 3 days a week and 2 days WFH.

This will be a permanent position paying £52,000p/a Benefits.

The Role:

To lead on the responsive and planned maintenance service delivery in a designated region.

To be responsible for inspections of responsive repairs, damp, mould & condensation (DMC), complex & disrepair works and void works.

To consult and engage with residents, scheme staff, contractors, and other stakeholders.

To manage contractor performance.

To ensure that all works are carried out within regional, delivered on time, provide value for money and meet statutory regulations and compliance.

To support the delivery of capital and revenue reinvestment programmes and major projects, including cyclical maintenance programmes, refurbishment of acquired assets, onboarding new buildings, and managing termination dilapidations

To collect and update asset management data.

Job Purpose:

Responsive Repairs

Deliver an effective and efficient surveying service covering disrepairs, DMC, major/complex works, responsive repairs, HHSRS and void repairs.

Use the repairs management system to manage all responsive and void repairs, including raising works orders using a schedule of rates.

Prepare and carry out diagnostic inspections and surveys and provide accurate technical advice.

Ensure effective and efficient control on budgetary spend, ensuring revenue and capital spend are recorded accurately.

Review variations, invoices, and requests for payment from contractors, challenging and resolving submissions, where required.

Provide detailed reports on disrepair claims, Environmental Health Orders, complex and major repairs and complaint related repairs and these repair projects to an agreed outcome.

Contract Management

Build good working relationships with contractors and maintain effective liaison to ensure the responsive and planned maintenance service is delivered in line with industry standards, the regulatory framework and health & safety legislation.

Deliver robust management and administration of responsive, capital and revenue contracts, whilst ensuring a collaborative approach to delivery is established, to deliver a high-quality service, on time and to budget.

Lead/participate in regular contractor performance management meetings.

Monitor agreed performance indicators for contractors and initiate improvements, as required.

Planned and Cyclical Maintenance

Oversee responsive and planned maintenance programme budgets, ensuring there is no overspend and that we receive value for money.

Conduct full building surveys and prepare comprehensive and detailed reports, recommendations, and costed works specifications for ad hoc and minor works projects.

Carry our stock condition surveys and validation surveys.

Carry out surveys and draft detailed dilapidation reports with associated costs when it is being handed back to the freeholder and manage the delivery of any works required.

Draft schedule of condition reports with associated cost estimates for options appraisals and acquiring new buildings.

Deliver an effective customer-focussed technical service, ensuring residents receive excellent standards of customer care.

Title: Regional Surveyor (North West & West London)

Salary: £52,000 P/A Plus Benefits

Location: Remote Working Covering A Patch of North West & West London

Job Advertisement: Building Control Manager - Southwest London
Rate: £600 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Location: South West London
Contract: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months (with potential extension)

We are seeking an experienced Building Control Manager to join a dynamic team in South West London. This is an urgent contract role starting immediately, with an initial term of 3 months, subject to possible extension.

Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee and manage building control functions to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
* Review and assess building projects, ensuring they meet building safety and regulatory standards.
* Work closely with contractors, architects, and developers to guide and support project compliance.
* Conduct site inspections and issue certification upon project completion.

Requirements:
* BSI Registered Building Control Surveyor (Class 2f/4 essential).
* Strong knowledge of building regulations and compliance.
* Proven experience managing building control processes, ideally within a local authority or similar setting.

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for an Aids & Adaptations Surveyor to join a local authority based in Westminster. My client are paying a day rate of £300p/d Umbrella.

Responsibilities:

Inspections & Administrative: Joint survey visits with A&A contractor surveyors (Effectibles) for the reason of identifying feasibility and budgetary concerns at an early stage. Close collaboration with Occupational Therapy teams and Senior Surveyor A&A at feasibility stage, working towards development and implementation of systems to ensure the smooth and timely installation of Aids and Adaptations in resident's homes. Project management of major works installations from initial OT visit through post inspection, snagging and sign off via the CRM and Orchard systems. This role will require high levels of literacy, numeracy, technical ability and communication skills. We are a customer focussed team, documentation of clear and empathetic communication with our residents will be vital to successfully carrying out this role. Collaboration: Work with Housing services colleagues to enhance quality and customer satisfaction for residents. Adopt a flexible approach to resource deployment within the Property Services Division to manage workload fluctuations. Investment and Planning: Highlight key investment needs to the Property Planning and Assets Team for major works program planning. Provide technical support and manage the local delivery of the repairs term partnering contract to ensure compliance.

Health and Safety: Implement and document the Council's health and safety policy for residents, staff, and contractors. Provide expert knowledge on health and safety law related to the construction industry. Insurance and Claims: Process claims for works covered by the Council's insurance policy, ensuring team awareness of policy terms. Maintain Section 20 paperwork and insurance claims for pre and post inspections. Inspections: Conduct post inspections of building structures, furniture, fabric, resident repairs, communal areas, estates, and grounds. Use Site Audit Pro or equivalent for inspections, raise orders, and provide detailed inspection reports to residents within 3 working days.

Contract and Cost Management: Manage daily requests for contract/cost variations, ensuring compliance with Section 20 limits. Handle payment approvals for contractors up to £1,500 per job and manage the post-inspection process. Communication: Manage cancellation requests from contractors, providing detailed reasons for refusals. Conduct pre-inspections, confirming appointments with residents, and updating inspection details on SharePoint and Orchard.

Key Qualifications and Skills: Experience: Excellent communication skills, empathy, reliability and commitment to personal development will be valued over experience alone, however, 2 years' experience in housing is highly desired. Good knowledge of building pathology required and an interest in legislature around disability would be an advantage. Customer Service: Exceptional communication and customer service skills. Reliability, methodical approach, and attention to detail.

Technical Skills: Proficient in IT and computer systems. Strong problem-solving abilities, literacy, and numeracy. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work, maintaining high-quality standards. Collaboration: Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.

Title: Aids & Adaptations Surveyor

Day Rate: £300p/d Umbrella

Location: Westminster, London

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Class 3 Registered Senior Building Control Surveyor on behalf of a Local Authority based in West London. This is a hybrid role that combines office work with on-site inspections, offering a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in building control for a range of diverse construction projects.

This is initially a 3-month contract subject to very likely extension. The working hours are 9 - 5, Monday to Friday, at 36 hours per week. The rate of pay is negotiable, will be inside of IR35 on a day rate circa £500pd.

Key Responsibilities:
* Review construction plans for regulatory compliance.
* Conduct on-site inspections, ensuring adherence to building regulations.
* Provide expert advice via phone, email, and in person.
* Inspect and assess dangerous structures during regular working hours.
* Participate in the out-of-hours dangerous structures rota.
* Keep accurate records of inspections and communications.
* Assist in the training and mentorship of Trainee and Assistant Surveyors.
* Support the Principal Surveyor and Head of Building Control with team tasks.

Essential Requirements:
* Degree in construction or an equivalent qualification.
* Class 3 Building Control Surveyor Registration (BSR).
* Full membership with a professional body such as RICS, CABE, or CIOB.
* At least 7 years of experience in Building Control.
* Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Self-motivated, with a commitment to ongoing learning and development.

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