Repairs and Voids Manager

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

Title: Property Surveyor (Damp & Mould)
Rate: £300 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: £300 Per Day
Location: East London

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Clerk of Works to join a housing association based in West London. This will be a interim position paying £320p/d.

This role will be predominantly site based. My client have housing stock near Latimer Road, West London.

Job Overview:

To act as an impartial, independent inspector. You will be responsible for ensuring that work is carried out to my clients standards, specification and schedule. You will ensure the correct materials are used, that the workmanship is of a high quality.

Main Accountabilities:

• Review contract documentation including drawings, specifications and contract conditions.
• Advise upon the practical implications of implementing the designs and draw attention to any areas for improvement.
• Inspect construction works for compliance with contract documentation, contract instructions and good practice.
• Inspect construction works for compliance with statutory regulations e.g. Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act and Control of Asbestos Regulations.
• Keep appropriate records of conditions and progress on site. Ensure that such records are comprehensive and well-structured to assist with the administration of the contract.
• Provide a weekly written report to the Project Manager and other members of the project team as directed.
• Liaise with residents and resident groups to address any areas of dissatisfaction for example by recording concerns about site cleanliness and advising the contractor of the remedial measures required.
• Carry out inspections to record any defects which become apparent after the completion of works and pass those records to the appropriate person as identified within the contract.
• Ensure that the highest standards of probity are maintained through compliance with Financial Standing Orders and that any discrepancies are reported to the Head of Asset Investment.

Title: Clerk of Works

Salary: £320p/d Umbrella

Location: Latimer Road, West London

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Property Surveyor to join a local authority in Westminster. My client is offering a 6-9 month interim contract which may get extended.

This will be a interim position paying £300p/d.

Role Purpose:

• Work with the Area Repairs Manager (North West/South Central) to implement and develop effective systems to regularly inspect the external and communal parts of property, to identify any requirements for reactive repairs and cyclical maintenance, and to ensure the works required are carried out or programmed according to urgency and priority.
• Work in collaboration with colleagues across Housing services to ensure a joint approach to improve quality and customer satisfaction for residents.
• Support and manage a flexible approach to the deployment of resources within the Property Services Division to respond effectively to fluctuations in workload.
• Highlight key investment needs and considerations to the Property Planning and Assets Team so that works can be appropriately planned in major works programmes.
• Provide a high standard of technical support to the team. Manage the local delivery of the repairs term partnering contract to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. Work in collaboration and effectively with other teams within Housing services to deliver a seamless, holistic service to customers.
• Health and Safety - ensure that the Councils Policy for managing the health and safety of residents, staff and contractors is fully implemented and documented. Provide expert knowledge on health and safety law applicable to the construction industry.
• Provide strategic leadership within the Housing portfolio, contributing proactively to the collective leadership of the council, working collaboratively with Members, services, partners and stakeholders to deliver the council's objectives and priorities.
• Ensure that all repairs in residents' homes are carried out to a high standard and the service is delivered in accordance with the contract.
• Ensure that complaints are managed effectively and seek to resolve issues quickly. Ensure that defects which could give rise to claims of disrepair are resolved completely and fully documented.
• Ensure that claims are made and processed for the cost of all works which fall within the scope of the Council's insurance policy. Ensure that all members of the team are aware of the terms of the policy.
• Carry out post inspections of:
  • Building structure / furniture and fabric of the buildings
  • Resident in dwelling repairs (reactive and planned)
  • Communal areas o Estate and grounds
• Inspections will be completed on Site Audit Pro or approved equivalent with photos and detailed diagnostics of the visit. Orders will then be raised on the system, managed and booked with the resident. Site reports and details of inspections will be provided to the resident within 3 working days of visits to the home and stored on our central system.
• Manage and respond to requests for contract/cost variations each day, ensuring that any costs/changes are within Section20 limits (quantity, cost, scope) and where a request has to be rejected, giving an explanation and a required outcome, ensuring the response is made and recorded on Orchard within agreed SLA timeframe.
• Manage payment approvals for contractors, up to a limit of £1,500 (per job above the PPR) and selecting jobs for post inspection and ensuring that jobs selected loop into the post-inspection process.
• Manage cancellation requests received from the contractor, where request is refused provide full details of the reason for refusal.
• Undertake pre-inspections. Before carrying out the appointment the postholder will contact the resident to confirm they are able to keep it . Following the inspection, complete and upload a Site Audit Pro and upload to SharePoint, and update visit details on Orchard.
• Be responsible for proactively checking Orchard for orders raised that are insured perils. Ensuring claims are logged, monitored and progressed for the area e.g front door renewals.
• Maintain Section 20 paperwork and insurance claims for pre and post inspections.

Title: Property Surveyor

Salary: £300p/d Umbrella

Location: Westminster, London

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Technical Surveyor to work with a local authority based in Westminster. This in an interim position paying £400p/d Umbrella.

This role will include hybrid working.

About the Role

Westminster City Council is seeking a skilled Technical Surveyor to join our Housing Services team. This vital role supports the effective preparation of investment tasks and task orders within our Housing Revenue Account (HRA) investment programme. Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the Technical Surveyor ensures that all pre-construction activities meet high technical standards, deliver value for money, and comply with the Partnering Agreement.

Key Responsibilities

Review and challenge client briefs to ensure they meet investment needs and minimize inefficiencies.

Act as the technical lead for pre-construction activities, appraising proposed solutions from service providers.

Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop accurate budgets, designs, and technical appraisals.

Review planning, building control, and listed building consent applications to ensure compliance. Provide technical input into design standards and innovative solutions.

Monitor and report on task progress, identifying and mitigating risks.

Support seamless handovers to operational teams for task delivery.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in technical surveying within housing or property services.

Strong understanding of design standards, planning, and building regulations.

Exceptional problem-solving and risk management skills.

Effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including residents and contractors. Commitment to delivering value for money and customer-focused solutions.

Title: Technical Surveyor

Day Rate: £400p/d Umbrella

Location: Westminster, London