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Joe Phillips Divisional Manager – Asset Management, Property Services & Compliance
Job Description
MMP Consultancy currently has an opportunity for a Building Surveyor (Damp and Mould) to join a local authority based in South London.
About the role
Title: Damp Surveyor
Rate: £45 per hour (Inside IR35) - £315 per day equivalent. 7 hours per day
Client: Local Authority
Contract: Rolling Interim - 6 months
Location: South London
Key Duties:
* Carry out full property surveys specifically concerning condensation & damp diagnosis and remedial action.
* Have reasonable scientific knowledge of the different types of mould and its likely cause & effect on residents.
* Specific knowledge of building structures and how they contribute to the cause, be able to correctly diagnose & specify remedial requirements.
* Understand and be able to use equipment to aid with diagnostics and undertaking seasonal monitoring.
* Must have an empathetic approach to our tenants and property conditions.
* Able to produce drawings & floor plans, diagnose general building faults, obtain or create specifications for improvement works required with an understanding of how this may affect other components of the property/building, and obtain competitive prices.
* Order works by use of appropriate systems and Tender/contract procedures.
* Supervise works to completion, in line with Council Health & Safety Standards and other statutory requirements
* Ability to work with minimum supervision
* Ability to prioritise workloads, analyse and resolve problems
* Ability to work alone to meet strict deadlines
* Carry out post inspections, confirm satisfactory completion, authorise payments, investigate invoice queries
* Cross-service/Partnership working liaison skills and experience
* Respond to complaints, compliments, and requests for information and consider service review and development in light of these
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Assistant Director of Building Safety and Investment
MMP Consultancy is looking for an Assistant Director of Building Safety patch in South London. Interim opportunity paying between £700 per day (Depending on experience). - Inside IR35.
Title: Assistant Director of Building Safety
Client: Local Authority
Location: South London
Contract: Rolling Interim Contract - Long Term.
Rate: £700 per day (Inside IR35)
About the Role
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the clients approach to building safety and compliance within the context of a larger property and asset management portfolio. You will provide leadership across property compliance, fire safety, engineering services and the effective maintenance of council-owned buildings.
Your remit extends beyond compliance: you will drive strategic planning, governance, and financial oversight while ensuring that our buildings meet statutory and non-statutory safety regulations. You will oversee key legislation such as the Building Safety Act 2021 and the Fire Safety Act while ensuring our broader asset strategy aligns with long-term housing, environmental, and community objectives.
Collaboration is key: you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, senior leaders, and resident groups, ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in building safety and compliance.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking a highly experienced leader in Property Services with a proven track record of strategic leadership in asset management, housing maintenance, and compliance. While technical qualifications such as RICS or RIBA membership are beneficial, we are prioritising senior-level experience and leadership in property services over specific professional accreditations.
Key requirements:
* Extensive experience at Director or Assistant Director level within property services, housing, or asset management.
* Demonstrated ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams in politically sensitive environments.
* Experience in strategic planning, financial management, and governance in the context of property services.
* A track record of collaborating with senior leaders, regulators, and resident groups to drive service improvements.
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Repairs Surveyor
MMP Consultancy is currently seeking an experienced Repairs Surveyor to work an interim contract with a public sector housing organisation in Northwest London. £40 per hour (Inside IR35).
Title: Repairs Surveyor
Rate: £40 per hour (Inside IR35) (Neg. for experienced candidates)
Location: Northwest London
Expenses: Business-related parking and mileage is paid.
Contract: Rolling Interim - 39 hours per week.
Key Duties:- Carry out surveys to properties, including diagnosing the cause of complex faults and failures and post inspect works.
- Prepare detailed specifications, and oversee contractors' delivery of works, managing quality, value and progress, all in line with contract terms.
- Carry out Damp Mould and Condensation (DMC) inspections and provide solutions that align with ombudsman recommendations (AWAABs Law)
- Ensure that contractors deliver an excellent service and that customers are effectively consulted with and kept informed.
- Ensure that services are provided in a way that keeps customers, colleagues and third parties safe, and complies with health and safety legislation and H&S policies and procedures.
- Ensure accurate recording and updating of systems to ensure property information is up to date.
- Provide weekly updates outlining the status of work in progress and preparations for future works.
Essential Experience:
- Excellent level of knowledge of building construction standards, and legislation, and an ability to diagnose and specify remedies to building defects.
- Experience of undertaking assessments in line with the Housing Health & Safety Rating System.
- Understanding of responsive repairs, voids works, planned and cyclical repairs requirements.
- Ability to be proactive and work on own initiative, with limited supervision,
- Experience of managing contractors.
- Excellent standards of customer care and the ability to deliver accurate and clear communications in writing, face to face or by telephone.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft
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Calling All Surveyors!
MMP Consultancy are working closely with a mid-sized housing association. Our client is recruiting for surveyors who can work within London. My client will try to give you a patch as close to home as possible.
If you have experience within any of the following sectors and can travel to London, then please do not hesitate to apply today.
- Disrepair
- Damp & Mould
- Repairs
- Voids
- Planned Maintenance
- Stock Condition
- Major Works
My client is paying c£43,000 - £55,000p/a on these positions depending on the skill set.
The standard working week is 35 hours, Monday to Friday, generally between 08.00 to 16.00.The above roles will be "home based" where you will be able to claim mileage from home to inspection.
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