Fire Risk Assessor

MMP Consultancy are seeking a Fire Risk Assessor, a bright, enthusiastic, hardworking, and dedicated individual to join a dynamic technical team of professional Fire Risk Assessors.

We need the successful candidate to be organised, professional and presentable, and to be able to liaise with our clients, tenant to board director. You will have excellent computing skills, and be able to demonstrate in depth working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook as an absolute minimum.

About the Role:

• Join a team conducting fire risk management surveys and assessments across a wide range of buildings, including:
  • Care homes
  • High-rise residential blocks
  • Hospitals
  • Schools
  • Listed buildings
  • Converted street properties

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed Type 1, 2, and 3 Fire Risk Assessments in line with nationally recognised guidance and to an accepted standard
• Provide clear, timely written reports outlining findings and required remedial actions
• Use a RAG (Red, Amber, Green) rating system to prioritise findings
• Prepare Action Plans and Fire Emergency Plans where requested
• Carry out Compartmentation Surveys
• Conduct Fire Door Inspections as required
• Assist in developing overall Fire Safety strategies

Collaboration & Compliance:

• Work closely with other Fire Safety Consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery of risk assessments in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Attend client and service meetings as needed
• Stay up to date on legislative changes and ensure ongoing compliance with fire safety regulations

Experience Required:

• Current fire safety legislation, technical standards, trends and best practice.
• Proven and previous experience in the completion of Fire Risk Assessments and reports.
• Communicating effectively at all levels.
• Current UK driving licence
• Recognisable and professional qualification in fire safety management and fire risk assessments from creditable providers such as the Fire Protection Association, Fire Industry Association and NEBOSH Fire Safety Management. FDIS or BRE Fire Door Inspection course
• In depth post qualification experience, providing services to large organisations, including the social housing sector, and private markets alike.
• Diploma in Fire Prevention or equivalent
• Membership with the Institute of Fire Safety Managers

Salary & Compensation

• Base Salary: £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Annual Bonus: Performance-based bonus of up to 10%
• Pension Scheme: 5% employer contribution

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 25 days public holidays
• Professional Membership Fees Paid: IFE, IFSM or equivalent
• CPD Support: Paid training and study leave
• Travel Allowance / Company Car: Optional company car or business mileage payment for own vehicle usage @ 0.45p per mile for the first 10,000 miles thereafter 0.25p per mile.

Working Conditions

• Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• Flexible Hours: Core hours from 08.30am - 05.30pm

Development & Progression

• Career Path: Clear progression to Senior Fire Risk Assessor or Project Manager roles
• Training: Funded training courses and leadership programs
• Mentorship Program: Paired with a senior assessor for professional development

Job Title: Mechanical and Electrical Manager
Salary: £50,000
Location: East London (Hybrid)

MMP Consultancy is currently looking for a new Mechanical and Electrical Manager to join their team, this would be a permanent opportunity paying £50,000 Benefits

Job purpose
This key role will help ensure the Group continues to meet its obligations for mechanical and electrical standards as part of its building safety obligations and keep residents safe.

Reporting to the Planned and Cyclical Programme Manager, develop and deliver mechanical and electrical works programmes as part of the Group 5 Year Investment Plan.

To manage procurement, contract management and delivery of all mechanical and electrical programmes as required, either through direct management of contractors or through specialist consultants

As part of delivery of works, ensure all building safety compliance, statutory and regulatory obligations are picked up and addressed.
Mechanical and Electrical Manager
Planned and Cyclical Programme Manager

To ensure the Group's asset management and compliance databases in relation to mechanical and electrical programmes are maintained and ad hoc property surveys are undertaken and recorded.

To manage all mechanical and electrical servicing and inspection programmes and follow-up works, ensuring effective contract management and administration, quality assurance of both works and certification including a sample check and post-inspection programme.

To manage all mechanical and electrical contractors and contracts ensuring best practice in contract management and a clear procurement strategy in place going forward.

To provide advice and assistance to the Head of Property and or Property Managers on mechanical and electrical matters as may arise from cyclical or responsive maintenance works.

To work as part of the Property and Places Team to ensure the service provides a high-quality property management service that meets all statutory and regulatory obligations and achieves high levels of resident satisfaction.

To prepare reports, programme and cash-flow forecasts for internal meetings, and work with the Planned and Cyclical Manager to support the preparation of reports for Board Committees and Board commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the role.

To be an ambassador for The Group and demonstrate the values of the organisation both internally and to external stakeholders.

Staff Management
None

Work as part of the Planned and Cyclical Team to help set and manage budgets for the planned and cyclical programmes whilst at all times ensuring value for money for the Group.

Prepare, maintain and present any regular financial reporting e.g. programme trackers to management team meetings as required.
General - Line Managers

Staff benefits:
We offer a range of staff benefits as part of our employment package:
*25 days holiday entitlement pa plus public holidays
*Contributory pension scheme through Scottish Widows
*Free membership and use of our gyms and wellness facilities
*Casual car allowance for certain posts where applicable
*Wellbeing initiatives for staff
*Health Cash Plan (being finalised)
*Professional development and training opportunities

MMP Consultancy is currently seeking a Head of Repairs for a Housing Association in Kent.

An experienced Public Sector Housing head of service with Repairs and Maintenance experience from a strategic and operational perspective.

Details

Title: Head of Repairs
Rate: £75,000 to £80,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: Kent

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Deliver the strategic direction for responsive repairs, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and regulatory standards.

Service Transformation: Lead the transformation and continuous improvement of repairs services, incorporating modern working practices, digital tools, and resident engagement.

Expert Advisory: Act as subject matter expert on repairs delivery, advising senior leadership, the board, and external partners.

Operational Excellence: Ensure the efficient running of the iNHomes (DLO) service, including scheduling, diagnostics, and quality assurance.

Responsive Repairs Delivery: Oversee the delivery of all responsive repairs, ensuring works are completed safely, to high standards, and within agreed timescales (emergency, urgent, and routine).

Cost and Time Management: Drive repair management to minimise turnaround time and costs, while maintaining property condition standards.

Subcontractor Management: Manage subcontracted works within the responsive repairs service, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and frameworks.

Budget Management: Take responsibility for managing a large-scale operational budget and ensure service delivery within financial plans.

Performance Improvement: Use data and performance insights to drive operational efficiency, reduce failure demand, and increase right-first-time delivery.

Customer Experience: Champion a high-quality customer experience, ensuring the repairs service meets the needs of all residents, including those with vulnerabilities.

Complaint Resolution: Resolve complex or high-profile complaints, ensuring learning is captured and embedded.

Resident Engagement: Incorporate resident voice into service design, tailoring repairs to meet their needs.

Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and develop a multidisciplinary team of repairs professionals, promoting a culture of high performance, ownership, and safety.

Workforce Development: Ensure the workforce is equipped, trained, and motivated to meet current and future service demands.

Health & Safety: Ensure robust health and safety processes are in place across all areas of repairs delivery, including lone working, PPE, and dynamic risk assessments.

Regulatory Compliance: Oversee housing health and safety repairs obligations, including compliance with Awaab's Law, damp and mould standards, and the Ombudsman's Complaint Handling Code.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in managing and leading responsive repairs services or similar operational functions within the housing sector.

• Strong knowledge of housing regulations, health and safety standards, and best practices in repairs and maintenance.

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.

• Strong strategic and operational planning skills, with experience in budget management and cost control.

• Proficient in using data and performance insight to drive improvements.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience in working with senior leadership, external partners, and residents.

• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

MMP Consultancy is currently seeking a Technical Lead for a programme of works in a Local Authority based in South London. £400 - £450 per day (Inside IR35)

Office working required minimum 3 days with on site visits.

Details

Title: Technical Lead (M&E)
Rate: £400 - £450 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: Interim
Location: South London

Key Duties:

Be the responsible person for M&E and Technical related queries in delivery of a Major programme within the Property Services department of a local authority.

Understanding of high rise buildings and compliance related data and surveying information.

Recognise patterns and quality of information as well as be the accountable person for quality of delivery through contract management and internal / external stakeholder engagement.

Manage on site team for quality assurance.

Management of work flow and deliver to contractual obligations.

Remain consistent and communicate effectively, produce updates and progress reports as required.

Experience Required:

• Must hold a relevant qualification (Compliance, Mechanical, Electrical)
• Holds experience in a similar role for circa 5 years
• Social housing experience.

MMP Consultancy is currently a Repairs and Voids Manager for a temp to perm contract within a social housing organisation based in North West London.

Being the senior contracts manager and leading on repairs, voids and disrepair properties. This role includes management of Surveyors and Administrators.

Key Duties:

• Ensure the effective delivery of repairs, voids and disrepair properties ensuring properties are safe.
• Direct staff in the delivery of appropriate technical issues, inspections, risk assessments, method statements and monitoring performance. Line management responsibilities.
• Manage repairs and delivery of works including logging into systems and ensure accurate records and information are available.
• Ensure all compliance in accordance with current repairs, H&S and other relevant legislations, and good practice.
• Taking responsibility for the financial management of works via SOR
  • Negotiating and agreeing contracts
  • Deliver value for money and make best use of resources to deliver the best outcomes.

Job Details:

Title: Repairs and Voids Manager
Salary: £400 - £450 per day (Inside IR35)
Benefits: TBC on application
Location: Northwest London
Client: Social Housing provider
Contract: Rolling Interim

MMP Consultancy is currently seeking a Contract / Compliance Manager (Electrical) for an organisation in North West London, paying circa £400 per day inside IR35. Neg.

Office working required minimum 3 days potentially 4 days per week.

Details

Title: Contract / Compliance Manager (Electrical)
Rate: £400 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: Interim
Location: North London

Key Duties:

To take direct and indirect operational responsibility for ensuring the Council's compliance with its landlord statutory and non-statutory duties and obligations is met and maintained on the portfolios assigned to the post holder.

To undertake the role of supervising officer/contract administrator/contracts manager (depending upon form of contract) in relation to managing contracts with mechanical and electrical, works and service contracts.

Provide strategic direction and risk management accountability for compliance on the portfolios assigned to the post holder.

The compliance portfolios will be assigned to each post holder from the following list:

* Electrical equipment
* Domestic Electrical wiring testing
* Communal Electrical wiring testing
* Carbon reduction compliance
* Lightning Protection
* Automatic Barriers & Gates
* Passenger Lifts and stair lifts
* Lifting Equipment
* Lightning Protection
* Automatic Gates / Barriers
* Access Control (Door Entry)
* Health & Safety Inc. CDM regulations and contractor competence
* Control of Substances Hazardous to Health - COSHH
* All other areas of compliance that may become apparent.
* Works and services arising from fire risk assessments.
* Works and services arising from Building Safer Futures.
* Other works and services that may arise.