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Clerk of Works

Up to £320 per day Umbrella
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Managing Consultant – Asset Management, Property Services & Compliance

Paolo Moraldo

Job Description

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Clerk of Works to join a housing association based in West London. This will be a interim position paying £320p/d.

This role will be predominantly site based. My client have housing stock near Latimer Road, West London.

Job Overview:

To act as an impartial, independent inspector. You will be responsible for ensuring that work is carried out to my clients standards, specification and schedule. You will ensure the correct materials are used, that the workmanship is of a high quality.

Main Accountabilities:

  • Review contract documentation including drawings, specifications and contract conditions.
  • Advise upon the practical implications of implementing the designs and draw attention to any areas for improvement.
  • Inspect construction works for compliance with contract documentation, contract instructions and good practice.
  • Inspect construction works for compliance with statutory regulations e.g. Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act and Control of Asbestos Regulations.
  • Keep appropriate records of conditions and progress on site. Ensure that such records are comprehensive and well-structured to assist with the administration of the contract.
  • Provide a weekly written report to the Project Manager and other members of the project team as directed.
  • Liaise with residents and resident groups to address any areas of dissatisfaction for example by recording concerns about site cleanliness and advising the contractor of the remedial measures required.
  • Carry out inspections to record any defects which become apparent after the completion of works and pass those records to the appropriate person as identified within the contract.
  • Ensure that the highest standards of probity are maintained through compliance with Financial Standing Orders and that any discrepancies are reported to the Head of Asset Investment.

Title: Clerk of Works

Salary: £320p/d Umbrella

Location: Latimer Road, West London

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list Building Surveyor

Up to £41.90 per hour Inside IR35

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

This will be an interim position paying £41.90 P/Hour Umbrella on a 6-9 Month contract (36 hours per week) with the option to be extended.

Primary Job Function:

To deal with repair issue cases referred to them, diagnose the cause and arrange for works to be carried out. This will include the assessment of condensation cases and drafting reports for presentation tom the High Value Repair Panel

Role Duties:

* Carry out building inspections as necessary to diagnose the cause of building defects, raise work orders using National Housing Federation Schedule of Rates or specifications as appropriate.
* To prepare reports relating to condensation in compliance with the Condensation Protocol.
* To assist in the preparation of reports for senior managers, including those of a policy or strategic nature.
* To produce professional technical reports and present them to the High Value Repair Panel.
* To manage subsidence and structural failure cases in association with specialist external consultants.
* To assess alteration requests from tenants and leaseholders and complete paperwork in compliance with the process.
* To manage fire, flood or collision Insurance cases.
* To assist the Legal Disrepair and Diagnostics Manager in the development of policies and procedures relating tom the Repairs Service.

list Technical Fire Compliance Manager

£68000.00 - £80381 per annum Per Annum

MMP Consultancy is currently seeking an experienced Technical Fire Compliance Manager for a permanent contract with a public sector housing organisation in London Up to £80.3k total package.

Key Duties

* To ultimately support the fire safety and wellbeing of customers and residents and the safety of the buildings they occupy.
* The post holder will be part of the Development team reporting into the Director of Design, Technical and Innovation and will deliver first class specialist and technical service to the business providing assurance of practice and standards for statutory compliance.
* To work with the Senior Health and Safety manager, the Group Building Safety Team, and Development Directorate.
* To provide design advice for new developments, making sure that the project conforms to all relevant
* statutory requirements and our Employer's Requirements for fire safety.
* The post holder will be key to delivering on assurance of fire policy and process by fulfilling a proactive position
* on fire standards and compliance through auditing, review and external stakeholder liaison.
* The post holder will be the technical expert and lead for compliance.

The post holder will be responsible for providing fire safety advice to technical teams in delivery of key risk operations. They will be proactive in monitoring senior technical staff and management and will be subject matter experts to provide the assurance of the practices of operational staff in:

? Development
? Building Safety Management
? Fire Risk Assessment
? Safety File Management
? Building Safety Act Compliance
? Identification of non-conformances
? Fire Safety Training (internal staff)
? Design of new buildings

Job Description

* European Diploma or Equivalent in Fire Safety. (E)
* IFE Graduate Membership. (E)
* Experience of working in a construction, building or facilities management role and environment, preferably experience in the social housing or residential management sector. (E)
* A demonstrable understanding of fire safety, particularly application in social housing. (E)
* A solid understanding of housing construction, building pathology and how fire systems work in design construction and assets. (E)
* An understanding and experience of record keeping for compliance including the ability to maintain and update accurate data logging, numeric and photographic records in a digital environment. (E)
* A sound knowledge of the requirements of legislation, regulation, policy and best practice relating to fire safety and compliance or knowledge of limitations and when to seek professional support. (E)
* Strong interpersonal skills including influencing and developing relationships with stakeholders, duty holders, and external agencies. (E)
* Able to provide in depth reviews and reports to senior people in the business. (E)
Role Details

Title: Technical Fire Compliance Manager
Client: Social Housing Body
Salary: £68,000 to £75,381 per annum £5k car allowance.
Location: London
Benefits TBC on application
Contract: Permanent
Hybrid: Yes (2 days in office)

list Construction Services Manager

Up to £80000 per annum

MMP is working with one of their G15 Housing Association Clients in London who are seeking for a new Construction Services Manager to join the business with immediate effect on a 1 year FTC paying £80,812 benefits.

Role: Construction Services Manager
Location: London
Salary: £80,812 Benefits ( 1 Year FTC)


MMP are seeking are looking for a Construction Services Manager who will be responsible for all contractual compliance across our clients development programme. The role will involve the management and appointment of all Contractors and Consultants engaged by the Development Directorate, ensuring construction contracts and technical specifications adhere to project gateways, managing our clients standard JCT D&B contract amendments.
The role will also involve the management of two Fire Safety Project Officers along with ensuring fire safety compliance across all construction projects undertaken by the Development Directorate.
Additionally, the Construction Services Manager will lead on the implementation and management of processes relating to Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the Development Directorate.
What you'll need to succeed:
Ideally, you will degree qualified in a relevant construction discipline (Civil, Environmental, Engineering, Architecture or Project Management) and a member of a professional institution (RICS, CIOB, RIBA, CIAT or equivalent). Additionally, you will have a strong understanding and experience in procuring Contractors and Consultants operating under varied contract models as well as a sound technical knowledge of buildings and fire safety.
Role: Construction Services Manager
Location: London
Salary: £80,812 Benefits ( 1 Year FTC)

list Construction Services Manager

Up to £80000 per annum

MMP is working with one of their G15 Housing Association Clients in London who are seeking for a new Construction Services Manager to join the business with immediate effect on a 1 year FTC paying £80,812 benefits.

Role: Construction Services Manager
Location: London
Salary: £80,812 Benefits ( 1 Year FTC)


MMP are seeking are looking for a Construction Services Manager who will be responsible for all contractual compliance across our clients development programme. The role will involve the management and appointment of all Contractors and Consultants engaged by the Development Directorate, ensuring construction contracts and technical specifications adhere to project gateways, managing our clients standard JCT D&B contract amendments.
The role will also involve the management of two Fire Safety Project Officers along with ensuring fire safety compliance across all construction projects undertaken by the Development Directorate.
Additionally, the Construction Services Manager will lead on the implementation and management of processes relating to Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the Development Directorate.
What you'll need to succeed:
Ideally, you will degree qualified in a relevant construction discipline (Civil, Environmental, Engineering, Architecture or Project Management) and a member of a professional institution (RICS, CIOB, RIBA, CIAT or equivalent). Additionally, you will have a strong understanding and experience in procuring Contractors and Consultants operating under varied contract models as well as a sound technical knowledge of buildings and fire safety.
Role: Construction Services Manager
Location: London
Salary: £80,812 Benefits ( 1 Year FTC)

Property Surveyor

Up to £49140 per annum Additional Benefits

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Property Surveyor to join a housing association based in South West London. This will be a permanent position paying £49,140p/a Benefits.

My client is offering a hybrid working role.

Job Purpose:

  • Supports the overall Property directorate and other departments in the diagnosis and management of works
  • Manages own workload to diagnose and manage property defects, disrepair and complicated or larger pieces of work including ad hoc planned replacements and day to day repairs
  • Lead on the diagnostics of building issues as part of our professional repairs service.
  • Provide building pathology support across the entire Property Team.
  • Deal with all aspects of building maintenance and defects including post inspection and managing follow on work;
  • Contribute with the development of works and provide technical support/advice.
  • Contribute, as a member of the Property Team, to corporate objectives and continual business improvement.
  • Review Home Improvement requests always safeguarding the assets of my client.
  • Assist when there are works affecting party wall or work requests from leaseholders.
  • Working to deliver our requirements within our responsibilities under tenure type agreements, policies and legal definitions - e.g General needs, Shared ownership and Leaseholders all have different requirements and my client may have different obligations. This would also include managing agents.
  • Assist the team in all technical aspects of building design and defects.
  • Make decisions regarding recommendation of work to the Planned team or to carry out ad hoc replacements.
  • Feed-back on defective components to ensure design changes for future programs.
  • Liaise with the Voids team to inspect and agree specifications of work in accordance with the Lettings Standards
  • Assist with decisions, inspection and determinations around adaptation requests from customers and leaseholders.

Main Accountabilities:

  • A strong team mentality
  • Provide strong commitment to the team to ensure people are effective in their roles, supported and motivated.
  • Appraising buildings to improve their performance and ensure standards are met.
  • Be part of a professional team that reflect the standard of service required.
  • Be aware and manage in line with my client policies.
  • Carry out the full range of requirements such as pre, post and during work inspections.
  • Request training as required to widen knowledge and awareness.
  • Manage leaseholder and third party enquiries.
  • Investigate complaints and serious incidents ensuring the relevant systems are updated.
  • Consider any budget implications in order to ensure spend is allocated appropriately to the correct budget to mitigate risk of overspend and recovery via a Section 20 process.
  • Work alongside Property colleagues to contribute to the development of learning framework to build capability of front line colleagues in relation to property diagnosis and management of repairs.

Title: Property Surveyor

Salary: £49,140p/a Benefits

Location: South West London

list Project Manager

Up to £350.00 per day Inside IR35

MMP Consultancy are seeking a Project Manager with a South London organisation, the role will pay circa £350 per day LTD with flexibility for experienced candidates.

About the role

Title: Project Manager (Delivery)
Rate: £350 day (Inside IR35) neg.
Client: Local Authority
Location: South London
Contract: 6 months rolling - Hybrid.

Key Duties:

* Project Manager for the delivery of Major Works projects.
* Focussing on Fire Safety remedial actions as well as standardised delivery of cyclical works.
* Contract Administration and good Contractor engagement.
* Technical knowledge of asset management and investment projects.
* Undertake on-site inspections.
* Delivery a couple of high profile projects from implementation to completion.

MRICS or MCIOB will be essential.