MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for an Asset Manager to join a local authority based in Westminster. My client are paying a rate of £400-450p/d Umbrella.

The Role:

We are seeking an Asset Manager to oversee the council's investment property portfolio, working closely with external managing agents. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring effective estate management, supporting best practice asset management, and maintaining strong client and tenant relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the council's investment property portfolio with support from external managing agents, ensuring objectives are met or exceeded.

Undertake estate management functions as set by the Head of Investment and the Senior Asset Manager.

Support the development, implementation, and review of best practice asset management.

Work with the Fund Management team to oversee rent collection, arrears recovery, new lettings, voids, performance reporting, and other aspects of asset management.

Assist the Strategic Asset Manager in managing external consultants and contractors delivering estate management services.

Maintain and update property records, data, and asset information.

Act as the primary point of contact for client relationships with service areas and tenants.

Respond to correspondence from external bodies and stakeholders.

Undertake additional projects and duties to support the council's objectives.

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for a proactive and experienced property professional with a strong background in asset management. You should be confident in managing external agents, delivering projects, and ensuring effective estate management across a diverse investment portfolio.

Essential Experience & Skills:

Relevant experience in a property discipline (asset management, landlord & tenant work, estate management).

A track record in asset management and managing investment property portfolios.

Experience in managing external agents and consultants.

Experience overseeing multiple projects and collaborating with teams.

Strong financial and project management skills.

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Ability to work independently, manage client relationships, and deliver results within agreed timeframes and budgets.

Title: Asset Manager

Day Rate: £400-450p/d Umbrella

Location: Westminster, London

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Senior Development Manager to join a local authority based in Hammersmith. My client are paying a rate of £450-500p/d Umbrella.

This role will involve managing a small team of 2 staff and my client can offer 1-2 days p/w working from home.

Job Purpose:

The Regeneration & Development team delivers the council-led development programme including complex development and regeneration schemes, new housing supply, new community assets including schools and community facilities, deliver capital receipts and new income streams, and manage stakeholder and community relationships. The current programme will see 1,800 new homes and community infrastructure over the next 8 years and will continue to grow as new growth opportunities emerge.

The primary purpose of this post is to lead on the management and implementation of complex assets and growth projects; ensuring quality, innovation, best practice and efficiency in commissioning and delivery. The post holder will take development opportunities from the identification and inception stage, through appraisal and design development, to planning and transition to pre-construction and delivery.

To succeed in this role, the post holder must be an inclusive and dynamic leader who is able to influence stakeholders, communicate clearly and with a range of audiences, and bring colleagues and residents on the development journey to ensure positive outcomes.

Duties:

The key objectives are to create new housing, schools and community facilities, and capital receipts through the delivery of successful planning applications

• To develop options for the physical development and regeneration of Council sites including large scale new-build housing and mixed-use developments (including schools and community facilities) incorporating high quality design, environmental and community safety standards

• To work collaboratively with external partners to facilitate the delivery of large-scale development opportunities in the borough leveraging the Council's assets.

• To procure development and regeneration projects, ensuring the highest standards of design, innovation, sustainability and construction best practice are achieved.

• Manage project teams, including consultants and solicitors, to ensure individual projects are secured and internal procedures and policies are followed

• Manage projects through the planning process, including negotiation of Section 106 agreements.

• To liaise positively with other Council departments to ensure wider corporate objectives are incorporated into option appraisals and development briefs and to develop innovative ways of delivering the Council's Business Plan objectives.

• To supervise co-production, engagement and consultation with residents on major development schemes, school communities and other groups as appropriate in liaison with the consultation and tenant participation teams.

• To performance manage, monitor, and report on progress toward project milestones and physical and financial targets to Senior Managers and elected members

• To be responsible for development financial modelling and progress through financial and development gateway processes from inception to planning and start on site, and to ensure successful handover of projects during pre-construction to the delivery phase

• To draft corporate policy papers for consideration by Project Boards and will be required to oversee policy and strategy work-streams, and be capable of presenting at Director level.

• Matrix management responsibility to oversee and coordinate the work of project teams which can include development managers, consultation staff, external consultants, agencies and developers ensuring compliance with development agreements and agreed development plans.

• Senior Development Managers will have line management responsibility for team members. This could include Development Managers, Development Officers and/or Programme Officers.

• To work in conjunction with the Council's Property Services Team and external valuation and marketing/sales advisers to maximise the physical and financial benefits accruing to the Council from redevelopment of land and assets.

• To liaise with the Borough's Planning and Legal services on matters of tenancy, planning and development legislation and land law. To ensure that all proposals, and all appointments, comply with national and EU statutory and legislative requirements, and the Council's Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and other relevant procedures.

• Ensure effective liaison with Residents, Members, Schools and community groups, Housing Management, Needs and Allocations, Housing Repairs, Home Ownership, Schools Property and Contracts, Community and Third sector team, Borough Valuers, Borough Solicitor and internal and external regeneration and funding agencies and partners.

• Generally, to develop and maintain ongoing partnerships and take a flexible approach to meeting outcomes and empowering colleagues

• Serve as a key member of the Growth team advancing the assets and growth strategy and new business development, identifying, and responding to "Growth" opportunities across the Borough on the Council's land and in partnership.

• Post holders are required to work flexibly from Council offices, site, and consultant's offices as necessary. They will be expected to attend evening and weekend meetings as required and to work directly with members, residents and the public in consultation meetings and workshop and exhibition events. They will need to manage conflicting priorities and work to tight deadlines

• The post holders will be required to visit dirty and noisy building sites and to wear personal protective equipment from time to time, although the job is predominantly office based, with regular visits to estates, schools and children's centres, and meetings in other offices

Title: Senior Development Manager

Day Rate: £450-500p/d Umbrella

Location: Hammersmith, London

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for an Aids & Adaptations Surveyor to join a local authority based in Westminster. My client are paying a rate of £37.79p/h Umbrella.

About the Role

My client is looking for a skilled and dedicated Technical Officer to join our team. This role is essential in delivering high-quality adaptations and improvements for older, disabled, and vulnerable residents, ensuring they can live comfortably and safely in their homes.

Reporting to the , you will work on a hybrid basis, combining office-based, home, and on-site work. You will play a vital role in designing, commissioning, and supervising works that directly impact the quality of life for residents.

This position is pivotal in supporting our mission to provide a responsive and efficient service for residents in need of home adaptations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake design, tendering, commissioning, and supervision of home improvement works for older, disabled, or vulnerable individuals.
• Conduct detailed property surveys to assess and agree on technical feasibility and cost-effective solutions for adaptation schemes.
• Maintain and review a list of approved contractors and develop framework agreements, ensuring value for money and adherence to policies.
• Seek and evaluate competitive tenders for building works, provide instructions to contractors, and monitor progress to ensure high standards.
• Regularly communicate with service users and partners, ensuring they are informed and involved in all decisions.
• Manage the delivery of adaptation work, including coordination with contractors, inspecting works, and ensuring timely completion.

Key Competencies

We are looking for a candidate who:

Communicates Effectively: Demonstrates the ability to convey complex information in a way that is meaningful and easily understood by vulnerable individuals. Is Self-Motivated and Organized: Takes initiative, manages their workload efficiently, and embraces continuous learning.

Manages Time Effectively:

Prioritizes tasks and maintains a strong commitment to established processes.

Shows Flexibility: Adopts a flexible approach to work, taking responsibility for agreed tasks in collaboration with the team manager.

Solves Problems Proactively: Identifies challenges, collaborates with the team manager, implements agreed actions, and evaluates outcomes.

Title: Aids & Adaptations Surveyor

Day Rate: £37.79p/h Umbrella

Location: Westminster, London