Mechanical Engineer

MMP Consultancy are looking to recruit a Contracts Officer working with a Local Authority in North West London.

Duties:

• To support and co-ordinate the Property Services teams, ensuring that all aspects of the service are delivered within target and compliance with the statutory and regulatory obligations of the Client.
• To provide high levels of technical administrative support, ensuring robust systems are developed and maintained to deliver all aspects of work with information readily available to relevant staff.
• Ensure that a comprehensive and high-quality administrative function is provided to support the Property Services Team, which is effectively and efficiently provided with flexibility to ensure continuity of service delivery.
• Support the maintenance of asset management data and customer/stakeholder engagement for the effective delivery of the investment, repairs, servicing and cyclical programmes.
• Ensure that comprehensive records are maintained and retained to support the monitoring of performance and expenditure.
• Manage all documentation and preparations required to take legal actions to enforce tenancy and leasehold agreements for all Property Services issues including gas forced entries and planned works.
• Manage the entire forced entry process in line with housing and leasehold legislation.
• To work in conjunction with the managers to ensure the work of the Property Services team is carried out in an effective, efficient and economical way, reflecting the requirements of the performance standards to provide best value outcomes to its customers and other stakeholders.
• Manage and monitor the performance and quality of processes and the outputs and outcomes of the Property Services Team and its contractors and consultants, providing regular reports upon the findings.

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 are looking to recruit a Homelessness Prevention Officer on a Temporary basis for a Local Authority based in North West London.

Duties:

• Managing a caseload of people who are currently experiencing a housing crisis and provide a service that seeks to minimise the duration of that crisis.
• Understanding the complex, multiple needs as well as strengths of those individuals and develop trusting, non-dependent relationships to improve their confidence and motivation to progress towards their next step in housing.
• Empowering individuals to find their own solution to their housing crisis, drawing on the assistance provided by the Housing Options Team.
• Create individual Personal Housing Plans (PHPs) for everyone in housing need to sustain existing accommodation and/or find new housing, taking account of their personal circumstances and keep the plan under review.
• Carry out all agreed actions in the PHP that the Council is to take in a timely manner and update the plans promptly.
• Helping people to understand the rented housing market, keeping up-to-date with Local Housing Allowance, benefit changes, and opportunities.
• Providing some support for individuals through the resettlement process when moving to a new home.
• Helping tenants with preparing defence forms for section 21 and other relevant court proceedings