Voids Manager

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• Project Manager

  Up to £400 per day Inside IR35

  London

  Technical & Property Services

  Temporary

  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.

  

• Damp & Mould Surveyor

  Up to £300 per day

  London

  Technical & Property Services

  Temporary

  
  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

  

• Clerk of Works

  Up to £320 per day Umbrella

  London

  Technical & Property Services

  Temporary

  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