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Joe Phillips

Divisional Manager – Asset Management, Property Services & Compliance

Joe is considered part of MMP’s furniture after joining 16 months after the company was formed. Joe has been instrumental in helping it grow into a unique business supporting the Public Sector. During this time, his foundations and fundamentals of the recruitment process have always been a true understanding of expectation, in-depth knowledge of the realities of the Public Sector and an honest approach to both positive and negative outcomes for candidates and clients alike.

 

This experience, developed with the guidance of Alastair since 2015 has given him a well-rounded approach to this sector, recognising the individuals and people are what is most important whilst being equipped with the tools and knowledge to overcome market and business challenges faced in the Public Sector. This approach stemmed from early recruitment experience between 2011 and 2013, at a ‘High Street’ agency where you were face to face with candidates daily, creating an environment where you needed to be upfront and competent. 2013 to 2015 was spent in a corporate environment, getting a better understanding of Social Housing and the wider business functions of a large organisation.

 

Joe’s motivation stems from his two children and creating a life for them. Typically, London raised West Ham United fan for his sins, Sunday league veteran and a below average fair weather golfer.

 
 
 

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list Voids Surveyor

Up to £35 per hour Inside IR35

MMP Consultancy is currently sourcing for Voids Surveyor for an initial interim contract with a Public-Sector organisation in Northwest London.

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: Northwest London
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.
  • 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.
  • Ensure records are kept up to date and information circulated to all relevant stakeholders including contractors, Lettings, Property Services, Housing Needs, Neighbourhood Services, Rent Accounting, Adaptations and Regeneration teams.


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.
  • Experience of working to strict deadlines within a busy multi agency setting
  • Experience in the management and administration of domestic building repairs
  • Demonstrable experience of controlling costs expenditure of maintenance works

list Building Surveyor

Up to £35 per hour Inside IR35

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join a local authority based in Northamptonshire.

This will be an interim position paying £35 P/Hour Umbrella on an interim contract with the option to be extended.

Title: Building Surveyor
Rate: £35 per hour (Inside IR35)
Client: Local Authority
Location: Northamptonshire
Contract: Interim Contract (Rolling)

Key Duties:

  • Reporting and supplying recommendations for improvements/ maintenance requirements to Council properties taking into account Listed Buildings and Conservation areas.
  • Undertaking planned and ad hoc repairs and maintenance of Council properties, including drawing up specifications, repairs order and contract documents for works.
  • Manage internal and external contractor performance to deliver those works on time, on budget and to the required standard. Effective contract administration to include: instruction, valuation, certificates, accounts and documentation.
  • Inspection of works prior to acceptance and payment at practical completion and end of defects liability stages. To incorporate the production of comprehensive 'snagging' sheets to support or refute payment applications
  • To have a good basic knowledge of building construction, ability to prepare reports and positively contribute to the preliminaries, preambles and Bills of Quantities for external contract documentation.
  • Have a working knowledge of JCT standard forms of contract law and be able to act as Contract Administrator.
  • Preparation of accurate and achievable programmes of work stages and monitoring of progress against these.

Building Surveyor

Up to £45682 per annum

MMP Consultancy is currently seeking Building Surveyor for an East London public sector housing organisation. £45,628 per annum.

About the role

  • To be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the client's properties, carrying out inspections, diagnosis of defects and produce specifications for works and managing works to ensure they are completed to a high standard.

  • Liaise with contractors and consultants to deliver repairs and planned works - overseeing and monitoring quality and cost.

  • Act as lead on other areas of property management such as Aids and Adaptations, resident improvement requests, Party Wall matters, 3rd party requests to carry out work on our buildings/land etc.

  • Provide technical advice to colleagues and deal with resident enquiries and complaints.

  • Work with contractors, DLO and customers to improve the service delivery, using performance information, customer feedback to aid continuous improvement.

  • Act as technical lead on void properties ensuring that voids are delivered to time and meet lettable standards.

  • Ensure that all information, dates, notes, specs and pictures are all updated on the housing systems so that monthly reports can be run against it.

  • Advise on the health and safety aspects of remedial works and buildings

  • Consider and approve variations, quotes and proposals from contractors in line with delegated authorities

  • Keep residents updated and informed on the progress of their repairs or works

  • Work with other colleagues in the Property Team, customer service team and housing team, customer resolutions and estates to ensure efficient ways of working are practiced and cross departmental cooperation results in improved service delivery.

Essential:

  • Extensive experience in delivering repairs/voids service for social housing.
  • Detailed Knowledge and understanding of pre and post-inspection processes, building pathology and repairs techniques.

Preferred

  • Qualifications in Surveying, Construction or Building
  • Detailed Knowledge and understanding of pre and post-inspection processes, building pathology and repairs techniques.

If you aren't interested but know of somebody who might be, please feel free to forward the details of this role.

Maintenance Surveyor - Damp and Mould

Up to £280 per day Inside IR35

MMP Consultancy is currently seeking a Damp and Mould Surveyor for a Social Housing Organisation within Hertfordshire. Rate £280 per day (Inside IR35).

Preferably be a qualified candidate however experience working specifically with Damp and Mould cases within social housing is essential.

Key Duties:

  • Inspection of properties to specify repair/improvements in relation to damp and mould cases.
  • Manage contractors' input in repairing and completing works.
  • Carry out post-inspections and quality assurances.
  • Check the accuracy of invoices submitted by contractors to maximise cost efficiency.
  • Understanding technical terms and damp causes, from leaks to condensation. Rising damp, penetrating damp, cold bridging, and a good understanding.
  • Manage tenant expectations and educate tenants on helpful ways of reducing dampness and mould in properties.

Experience

  • Damp and Mould experience essential
  • Repairs and Maintenance experience
  • Building Pathology knowledge and expertise
  • NEC Framework experience
  • Working with tenants from social housing
  • Protimeter and other relevant equipment experience
  • Reporting skills will be helpful to track targets and compare data for key performance indications.

Job Details:

  • £280 per day - Inside IR35
  • Business-related expenses

Building Surveyor - Voids

Up to £280.00 per day Inside IR35

MMP Consultancy is currently sourcing for Voids Surveyor for an initial interim contract with a Public-Sector organisation in Hertfordshire. £280 per day Inside IR35 - neg.

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: £280 per day - Inside IR35 (36 hours per week)
Location: Hertfordshire
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.
* 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.
* Ensure records are kept up to date and information circulated to all relevant stakeholders including contractors, Lettings, Property Services, Housing Needs, Neighbourhood Services, Rent Accounting, Adaptations and Regeneration teams.

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.
* Experience of working to strict deadlines within a busy multi agency setting
* Experience in the management and administration of domestic building repairs
* Demonstrable experience of controlling costs expenditure of maintenance works

Fire Risk Assessor

Up to £345.00 per day Inside IR35

MMP Consultancy are currently seeking a Fire Risk Assessor for a local authority based in East London on an interim contract, undertaking Risk Assessments to social housing properties. £345 per day Inside IR35.

Will require an on-site presence between office, site and home.

Key Duties:

* Managing all aspects of fire safety across the housing assets ensuring services are maintained and improved.

* Provide operational fire safety management function for all Council owned and managed housing assets delivering continuous improvement in resident safety.

* Supporting compliance with both statutory and non-statutory fire safety legislation and associated building regulations.

* Carry out fire risk assessments across all of the councils housing stock.

* Ensuring the FRA programme is delivered on time and to the required standard through the application of a quality assurance programme.

* Ensuring compliance with legislation through the use of performance data, risk assessments and audits of Council owned and managed housing assets.

* Act as a subject matter expert for the council, in relation to fire safety.

* Support, develop and maintain the Housing Fire Risk Management Policy.

* Act as a resource and liaise with managers and staff at all levels within the Council implementing fire safety standards and initiatives.

* The specialist fire safety officer for a specific field of fire safety i.e. sheltered accommodation, temporary housing, vulnerable persons, fire engineering, etc.

* Identify fire safety priorities and assist in the overall prioritisation within the FRA programme.

Experience / Qualifications

* Specialist knowledge of fire safety legislation and its applications to housing.
* Fire safety qualification
* A clear understanding of emerging fire safety and building safety legislation.
* A demonstrable understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Details below:

* 36 hours per week
* Hybrid Working Role
* £345 per day (Inside IR35)