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Building Control Team Leader
Jonny Scott Managing Consultant – Estates & Facilities
Job Description
MMP Consultancy is seeking a Building Control Team Leader to oversee the Building Control function for a council based in West Sussex. This is a temporary position initially for a period of 3 months subject to extension. The rate of pay will be £500pd depending on the candidates' level of experience.
The successful candidate will manage a small team of Building Inspectors, ensuring compliance with building regulations related to health, safety, sustainability, energy conservation, and design. This is a leadership role requiring both technical expertise and strong team management skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, supervise, and support a team of Registered Building Inspectors to ensure service objectives and performance targets are met.
* Manage the administrative and technical processes of building control, including enforcement actions, to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and building standards.
* Provide training, mentoring, and support to team members, ensuring they maintain professional competence through continuous development.
* Oversee building control applications, ensuring fees are correct, information is compliant, and applications meet building regulations.
* Establish inspection plans, allocate inspections, and monitor compliance and performance across your team.
* Undertake risk assessments on structural calculations and authorise additional checks when necessary.
* Conduct site inspections, assess compliance, negotiate solutions, and, when required, enforce regulations to ensure safety and quality standards.
* Respond to dangerous structures and liaise with emergency services to provide effective solutions, including out-of-hours attendance.
* Represent the Council as a professional witness in legal proceedings and consultations with statutory bodies.
* Provide technical advice to the public, Council departments, and external stakeholders.
* Maintain accurate records using IT systems and manage complaint and dispute resolution processes.
To be considered for this role, you must have:
* Registration as a Building Inspector with the Building Safety Regulator at Class 2A, B, C, D, E, or F.
* Strong managerial and decision-making skills, with relevant experience in building control.
* Comprehensive knowledge of building legislation, regulations, and professional codes of practice.
* Demonstrable knowledge of construction methods, techniques, and materials.
* Financial acumen and an understanding of local government service delivery.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to manage a team effectively.
* Proficiency in IT, with experience in data input and using relevant office software.
* Desirable Criteria
* Class 4 Technical Manager registration (ideally)
* Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CABE, CIOB) and evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
* Familiarity with local government services and procedures.
* Willingness to pursue further registration at Class 3G and H as required by the service.
SIMILAR JOBS
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M&E Manager
MMP Consultancy have been approached by one of our Housing Association clients this morning to assist them with their search of their new M&E Manager. I wanted to see if this would be of interest to you?
Title: M&E Manager
Location: Essex
Rate: £450 - £500 PD
Role Overview:
To provide expertise and lead in the operational management of compliance control, information maintenance and monitoring with regard to the servicing, inspection and follow up regimes of remedial works across all statutory and non-statutory compliance work- streams within remit, liaising with the Performance team to ensure up to date adherence is understood at all times.
To work effectively and collaboratively across all external stakeholders to ensure statutory and non-statutory obligations, planned works contract delivery and associated consequential remedial works, inclusive of building and engineering disciplines, are being met and ensure safe running of associated asset related life safety systems and equipment.
To manage the M&E Engineer and maintain working relationships with the senior management team and operational delivery teams to promote confidence in the agreed assurance mechanisms and raise the level of awareness and understanding of statutory compliance within our clients homes.
Key Deliverables
1.Ensure that all relevant compliance service, testing and inspection processes within remit are carried out correctly, remedial/follow on works are undertaken on a risk basis; that the service, testing and inspection process remains current and fit for purpose, and all records and certification are appropriately recorded. Keep up to date with changing legislation, standards and technology. Assist in the updating of specifications and documents.
2.Implement and operate robust processes and procedures in order to ensure the legal obligations in regard to property compliance are managed and met; and to ensure all identified risks are mitigated in the most efficient manner, making best use of available resources to keep all residents safe.
3.Work in collaboration with H&S Manager and the Building Safety Manager to ensure risks around health, safety and compliance are identified and risk mitigation strategies are developed and implemented to maintain property compliance and our regulatory obligations are met.
Title: M&E Manager
Location: Essex
Rate: £450 - £500 PD
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Voids Surveyor
MMP Consultancy is currently sourcing for Voids Surveyor for an interim contract with a Public-Sector organisation in Kent.
Working within social housing to manage Voids duties including Minor and Major works. Holding high standards of quality, time and value for money.
Title: Voids Surveyor
Salary: £35 per hour - Inside IR35
Location: Kent
Contract: Rolling Contract
Duties:- Delivery of Voids service, being able to pre inspect properties and create specification of works which is fit for purpose for tenants.
- Ensure contractor engagement and management in the delivery of works provided.
- Post inspection of works complete to guarantee a good quality of service.
- Document the process with auditable information.
- Prioritise tenants with value for money and efficiency delivery of works.
- Manage backlog of voids properties works cross short interim period.
- Provide defect-free period of at least 6 months after works.
Desirable Qualifications
- HNC, HND, BTEC HND or higher, in a building discipline, or over 5 years hands on experience of related repairs surveying/ construction from a trade background.
- Relative experience of building maintenance in a local authority or other registered social landlord.
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Service Delivery Manager- Responsive Repairs
Job Title: Service Delivery Manager
Location: Essex
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Benefits
MMP Consultancy have an opportunity for a Service Delivery Manager to join our client and lead our responsive repair work streams across the business.
Reporting to the Lead Head of Service within our repairs and maintenance division, you will be pivotal in leading and managing the delivery of a high-quality, timely responsive repairs service with a 'right-first-time' approach.
Managing a team of direct and indirect reports (including Technical Supervisors, trade operatives, and engineers), you will identify operational efficiencies whist ensuring the responsive repair programs offer value for money solutions and achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.
Experience of managing responsive repair services, demonstrable stakeholder and contract management experience is a must!
Duties:
Ensure team performance meets and exceeds KPIs.
Ensure customer-focused services and positive experiences, promoting excellent customer care practices.
Lead responses to residents' queries, complaints, and feedback professionally.
Manage and review operational risk registers to meet client expectations.
Ensure successful service delivery through effective supply chain management.
Manage contractors for procurement, commissioning, and service demands.
Improve efficiency and output of repairs and maintenance services.
Attend site meetings to resolve operational and technical issues.
Ensure accurate cost information for projects, recover incurred costs, and authorise sub-contractor payments.
Record work-in-progress, conduct inspections, and compile improvement plans.
Provide timely reports on project performance, targets, and budgets.
Stay updated on contract management practices and legislation.
Represent the company and liaise with stakeholders; stand in for the Head of Service when needed.
Manage the workforce and delivery of work programmes, ensuring technical direction, quality, and cost control.
Develop solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience.
Promote health, safety, and wellbeing in all work aspects.
Oversee commercial management and cost control of contracts up to £5m, ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures.
Manage financial risks for projects and audit sub-contractor accounts.
Implement the company's performance management approach, supporting and guiding staff.
Follow company policies for performance management.
Promote high-quality, customer-led services that comply with company policies and industry standards and regulations.
Maintain a commercial focus for efficient service delivery.
Qualifications & Experience:
Experience of managing within a commercial R&M construction contractor environment to deliver services / projects to quality standards, within time and budget and to customer's satisfaction.
HNC (or equivalent) in building.
Degree (or equivalent) in building related subject or housing management.
Membership of a professionally recognised construction industry body i.e. RICS, CIOB
Direct experience of managing the operational delivery of a programme of works/ services in excess of £5m per annum, including management of resources, work planning, customer engagement, quality assurance, to time and within budget.
Experience of working within a highly commercialised environment.
Experience of contributing to the development of solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality and customer experience.
Proven track record of supply chain management within a commercial project management environment.
Experience of representing a company as a contract manager / representative.
Full clean manual UK driving Licence.
Working Arrangements:
Working pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (1 Day Per Week WFH)
Location: Essex
Some travel required throughout the borough in line with requirements of the role.
Benefits:
In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:
Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!
Private Medical Insurance
Group Life Assurance
Competitive Salaries
Pension Scheme
Paid Holidays from 26 days
Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance achievable
Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Career development and training
Great offices & local amenities including our Lab Café
Free parking @ The Cube
A GREAT TEAM!
To Apply:
If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join our dynamic team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you are keen to be considered for this role, please apply as soon as possible and do not wait until the closing date.
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