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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.
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Building Surveyor
MMP Consultancy is currently sourcing for Building Surveyor for an initial interim contract with a Public-Sector organisation in Northwest London.
Working within social housing to manage surveying duties including Minor and Major works. Holding high standards of quality, time and value for money.
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Contract: Rolling Contract
Duties:
- Delivery of surveying 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.
- Deliver fit-for-purpose, safe and good quality properties to tenants on behalf of the social housing entity.
- Prioritise tenants with value for money and efficiency delivery of works.
- Provide defect-free period of at least 6 months after works.
- Manage the auditable and compliance information required, ensuring the system is completely updated and all invoices are paid when appropriate.
- Work with partners to set, coordinate, track and ensure completion of voids with other services to get things done for the customer which meet or exceed customers' expectations.
- Dealing with unacceptable contractor performance ensuring all issues are remedied.
- Maintain up to date records and provide monthly statistical and qualitative information to the Voids and Maintenance Manager in respect of service performance indicators and progress against targets and budgets. Attending contractors' monitoring meetings as required to give performance feedback.
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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.
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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
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Key Duties
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- Drafting of Scott's Schedules.
- Focus on case management and closure.
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- 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
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Location: North West London
Expenses: Expenses Upon Approval by Client
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Assistant Commercial Manager / Voids Manager - East London
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:
Financial Budgeting, Profit and Loss control.
Performance Management.
Procurement.
Tender Bid Process.
Client Liaison / Partnering / Contract Negotiation.
Staff Coaching and Mentoring
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