Planned Works Surveyor

MMP Consultancy is looking for a Planned Works Quantity Surveyor to join a Social Housing provider based in Northamptonshire. This role focuses on ensuring the effective delivery of planned maintenance and refurbishment projects across the client's social housing portfolio, helping to maintain and improve the homes of its residents.

The successful candidate will manage the cost and quantity surveying aspects of planned works, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the required standards for safety and quality.

This is a permanent role paying circa £45,000 per annum. The start date will ideally be as soon as possible.7

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bills of quantities for planned works projects.
• Manage budgets and financial aspects of maintenance, refurbishment, and repair projects.
• Oversee the procurement process, including tendering and contract negotiation.
• Provide financial reports and monitor project performance to ensure cost efficiency.
• Work closely with contractors, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery and compliance with regulations.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Experience in cost management and quantity surveying for building projects, ideally within social housing or similar sectors.
• Strong understanding of procurement procedures, contract law, and financial management.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• Chartered membership of RICS or working towards.
• Experience with construction compliance and housing-specific software.

MMP Consultancy is seeking a dedicated and motivated Asset Investment Manager to lead a team in delivering an annual residential asset investment programme worth £25million in Northamptonshire.

The position is to start as soon as possible on a permanent basis at £56,250 per annum. This role will include estate regeneration, component replacement, major works, and special projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team to ensure the successful delivery of asset investment projects, putting customers first at all times.
• Oversee contract management, performance, and budget control.
• Work closely with the Asset Strategy Team to align investment activities with wider organisational goals.
• Lead on organisational change, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure effective project management.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of building construction and property maintenance.
• HND in building, construction or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience managing asset investment programmes and multi-site services.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and drive performance improvements.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

MMP Consultancy is seeking an Asset Manager to lead and oversee a successful team managing Complex Cases, including Disrepair/Damp, Mould and Condensation issues. This is a permanent position to start as soon as possible on a salary of £61,000 per annum to be based in Northamptonshire.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of the client's annual asset investment programme, ensuring that customer needs are at the forefront of all activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing contracts, supporting compliance, and delivering high-quality service across all asset investment and estate management services.

As Asset Investment Manager, you will:

• Lead a team of Property Surveyors and Complex Case Admin, driving performance improvements.
• Manage a diverse caseload, addressing disrepair and complex asset issues.
• Oversee the delivery of planned and responsive investment programmes, ensuring they meet budgetary and quality expectations.
• Act as an Expert Witness when required and ensure the consistent management of contracts.
• Work closely with residents and contractors to ensure customer satisfaction and value for money in all investment projects.
• Monitor and manage contractor performance, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage asset investment projects, focusing on disrepair cases and complex issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in customer service and operational performance through strategic asset investment.
• Ensure the effective delivery of annual planned works programmes and manage contractor relationships.
• Provide leadership during periods of organisational change, supporting staff through effective interventions.
• Oversee budget control and ensure value for money across the asset investment programmes.
• Develop and implement action plans to address any budgetary variances.
• Promote a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• RICS or CIOB qualification
• Degree level education in building or construction
• Significant experience in case management and understanding of legal protocols
• Knowledge of the housing sector and building construction
• Proven experience of delivering asset investment programmes to leaseholders and tenants
• Strong leadership and performance management skills
• Excellent organisational, communication, and project management abilities
• Full clean UK driving licence

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Property Surveyor - Complex Cases to join a Housing Association based in Northamptonshire. This is a permanent role paying between £45,967 - £50,452 per annum to start as soon as possible.

In this role, the successful candidate will play a vital part in managing and overseeing complex property works, ensuring compliance with housing legislation and providing expert advice on property conditions.

They will conduct detailed property inspections, prepare comprehensive reports, and work closely with contractors, tenants, and legal teams to resolve issues efficiently.

As a Property Surveyor, your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting thorough property inspections to identify disrepair, damp, mould, structural defects, and other maintenance issues.
• Preparing accurate and detailed reports with recommendations for remedial actions.
• Liaising with tenants, landlords, and legal teams to address complaints and resolve disputes.
• Ensuring compliance with housing legislation, including the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
• Overseeing repair works in collaboration with contractors and maintenance teams, ensuring quality standards.
• Providing expert witness statements for legal proceedings when required.
• Maintaining up-to-date records and documentation using internal systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Surveying properties to ensure they meet the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) and specifying required works.
• Organising and managing repair works with approved contractors, ensuring completion within quality and time standards.
• Visiting sites to monitor and supervise construction works, ensuring compliance with contracts and health & safety regulations.
• Issuing written instructions to contractors and ensuring compliance with agreed specifications.
• Ensuring works meet tenants' needs and that contractors adhere to customer care standards.
• Providing progress updates to officers and tenants, ensuring clear communication.
• Supporting the formulation, monitoring, and reporting of key performance indicators.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Building Surveying
• Considerable experience in building surveying and managing complex cases
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and contract management
• Experience with construction materials and maintenance work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and make decisions on-site
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage documentation efficiently

Desirable Qualifications:

• Individual Membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• IOSH Managing Safely Certificate

MMP Consultancy is currently seeking an experienced Disrepair Surveyor to work on an interim contract with a public sector housing organisation in North West London. £320 per day

£320 per day (LTD Inside IR35). Required to travel and attend site and office.

Key Duties

• Inspection reports: findings, causation, remedials, conclusions, and photos-SORs to be utilized.
• Drafting of Scott's Schedules.
• Focus on case management and closure.
• Strong knowledge of legal disrepair protocols, including the Landlord and Tenant Act (Section 11), Section 9A, and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act.
• Post-inspection tracker updates and completion.
• Responses to MP inquiries, Councillor complaints, and Ombudsman cases.

Experience / Qualifications

• HNC, HND, BTEC HND or higher, in a building discipline, or over 5 years of hands-on experience in related repairs surveying/ construction from a trade background.
• Experience managing legal disrepair cases.
• Good understanding of damp and structural issues.

Role Details

Rate: £320 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: North West London
Expenses: Expenses Upon Approval by Client
Contract: Rolling Interim

MMP is currently seeking for a new Assistant Commercial Manager / Voids Manager to join the team. This is a great opportunity to progress your career!
Benefits

• Annual holiday; 22 days, increase after 1 years' service to a maximum of 5 days
• Long service awards; continuous service at key achievements are rewarded
• Perkbox; from free coffees and cinema tickets to trips away and much more
• Volunteer day; paid yearly volunteer days for a worthy cause

The Role:
To be responsible for all commercial activities within the Central Voids Division. Working with the Divisional Manager and Contract Management. Due to the number of individual client involved, this role requires a high-level of organisation, focus and time management to ensure all contracts are commercially managed correctly
Responsibilities

• Accurate preparation of weekly / monthly reports both internally and to Clients.
• Working with operational teams to improve performance and enhance margins.
• Working where required with the Divisional Team in developing the strategy for future business.
• Supporting where required in pricing of Tender opportunities.

Requirements:

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  Financial Budgeting, Profit and Loss control.
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  Performance Management.
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  Procurement.
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  Tender Bid Process.
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  Client Liaison / Partnering / Contract Negotiation.
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  Staff Coaching and Mentoring