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Senior Project Manager
Joe Phillips Divisional Manager – Asset Management, Property Services & Compliance
Job Description
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.
SIMILAR JOBS
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Repairs Surveyor
MMP Consultancy is currently seeking an experienced Repairs Surveyor to work an interim contract with a public sector housing organisation in Northwest London. £40 per hour (Inside IR35).
Title: Repairs Surveyor
Rate: £40 per hour (Inside IR35) (Neg. for experienced candidates)
Location: Northwest London
Expenses: Business-related parking and mileage is paid.
Contract: Rolling Interim - 39 hours per week.
Key Duties:- Carry out surveys to properties, including diagnosing the cause of complex faults and failures and post inspect works.
- Prepare detailed specifications, and oversee contractors' delivery of works, managing quality, value and progress, all in line with contract terms.
- Carry out Damp Mould and Condensation (DMC) inspections and provide solutions that align with ombudsman recommendations (AWAABs Law)
- Ensure that contractors deliver an excellent service and that customers are effectively consulted with and kept informed.
- Ensure that services are provided in a way that keeps customers, colleagues and third parties safe, and complies with health and safety legislation and H&S policies and procedures.
- Ensure accurate recording and updating of systems to ensure property information is up to date.
- Provide weekly updates outlining the status of work in progress and preparations for future works.
Essential Experience:
- Excellent level of knowledge of building construction standards, and legislation, and an ability to diagnose and specify remedies to building defects.
- Experience of undertaking assessments in line with the Housing Health & Safety Rating System.
- Understanding of responsive repairs, voids works, planned and cyclical repairs requirements.
- Ability to be proactive and work on own initiative, with limited supervision,
- Experience of managing contractors.
- Excellent standards of customer care and the ability to deliver accurate and clear communications in writing, face to face or by telephone.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft
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Building Surveyor
MMP Consultancy are seeking a Building Surveyor for a North London social housing organisation on an interim to permanent contract.
About the role
Title: Building Surveyor
Rate: £40 per hour (Inside IR35)
Client: North London Social Housing
Location: North West London Office / North London
Expenses: Business-related parking and mileage are paid.
Contract: Rolling Contract (Covering Permanent)
Vehicle: Requires Use of a Vehicle with Full UK licence
Hours: 37.5 hours
Key Duties:
* Excellent knowledge of all aspects of repairs and maintenance services in housing, to include building regulations, legislation, health & safety, best practice, and Schedule of rate codes (SOR).
* HHSRS and General damp, structural and building diagnostic knowledge (minimum 5 years).
Damp works will be in scope with planned programme as separate Repairs team is looking after generic damp and mould queries and applications.
* Carry out inspections on their own to diagnose findings.
* Carry our daily re-booked inspections, report back, raise orders and issues work via own DLO or supply cains to suit findings.
* Manage the delivery of Planned repair works - identifying repairs, faults and issues , scoping and raising specifications, technical advice, monitoring progress on and off-site, raising orders and approving/rejecting variations on SOR codes, undertaking pre, mid and post-inspections, managing work in progress (WIP), expenditure and key performance indicators (KPIs) within agreed parameters.
* Prepare and provide specifications for quotations on works that sit outside of the current schedule of rate codes (SOR).
* Manage a team of sub-contractors and operatives, overseeing their performance, inspecting their work, and providing accurate technical advice to resolve day-to-day issues.
Experience Required:
* IT experience of the use of computer, tablet, and PDA.
* Excellent customer service.
* Strong inter-personal organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities.
* Self-motivated, ownership of works with can do attitude.
* Relationship Builder.
* Excellent customer service.
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Asset Manager
MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for an Asset Manager to join a local authority based in Westminster. My client are paying a rate of £400-450p/d Umbrella.
The Role:
We are seeking an Asset Manager to oversee the council's investment property portfolio, working closely with external managing agents. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring effective estate management, supporting best practice asset management, and maintaining strong client and tenant relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the council's investment property portfolio with support from external managing agents, ensuring objectives are met or exceeded.
Undertake estate management functions as set by the Head of Investment and the Senior Asset Manager.
Support the development, implementation, and review of best practice asset management.
Work with the Fund Management team to oversee rent collection, arrears recovery, new lettings, voids, performance reporting, and other aspects of asset management.
Assist the Strategic Asset Manager in managing external consultants and contractors delivering estate management services.
Maintain and update property records, data, and asset information.
Act as the primary point of contact for client relationships with service areas and tenants.
Respond to correspondence from external bodies and stakeholders.
Undertake additional projects and duties to support the council's objectives.
What We're Looking For:
We are looking for a proactive and experienced property professional with a strong background in asset management. You should be confident in managing external agents, delivering projects, and ensuring effective estate management across a diverse investment portfolio.
Essential Experience & Skills:
Relevant experience in a property discipline (asset management, landlord & tenant work, estate management).
A track record in asset management and managing investment property portfolios.
Experience in managing external agents and consultants.
Experience overseeing multiple projects and collaborating with teams.
Strong financial and project management skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently, manage client relationships, and deliver results within agreed timeframes and budgets.
Title: Asset Manager
Day Rate: £400-450p/d Umbrella
Location: Westminster, London
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