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Paolo Moraldo Divisional Manager – Asset Management, Property Services & Compliance
Job Description
MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Damp & Mould Surveyor to join a local authority in Westminster. My client is offering a 6-9 month interim contract which may get extended.
This will be a interim position paying £300p/d.
Role Purpose:
- Work with the Area Repairs Manager (North West/South Central) to implement and develop effective systems to regularly inspect the external and communal parts of property, to identify any requirements for reactive repairs and cyclical maintenance, and to ensure the works required are carried out or programmed according to urgency and priority.
- Work in collaboration with colleagues across Housing services to ensure a joint approach to improve quality and customer satisfaction for residents.
- Support and manage a flexible approach to the deployment of resources within the Property Services Division to respond effectively to fluctuations in workload.
- Highlight key investment needs and considerations to the Property Planning and Assets Team so that works can be appropriately planned in major works programmes.
- Provide a high standard of technical support to the team. Manage the local delivery of the repairs term partnering contract to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. Work in collaboration and effectively with other teams within Housing services to deliver a seamless, holistic service to customers.
- Health and Safety - ensure that the Councils Policy for managing the health and safety of residents, staff and contractors is fully implemented and documented. Provide expert knowledge on health and safety law applicable to the construction industry.
- Provide strategic leadership within the Housing portfolio, contributing proactively to the collective leadership of the council, working collaboratively with Members, services, partners and stakeholders to deliver the council's objectives and priorities.
- Ensure that all repairs in residents' homes are carried out to a high standard and the service is delivered in accordance with the contract.
- Ensure that complaints are managed effectively and seek to resolve issues quickly. Ensure that defects which could give rise to claims of disrepair are resolved completely and fully documented.
- Ensure that claims are made and processed for the cost of all works which fall within the scope of the Council's insurance policy. Ensure that all members of the team are aware of the terms of the policy.
- Carry out post inspections of:
- Building structure / furniture and fabric of the buildings
- Resident in dwelling repairs (reactive and planned)
- Communal areas o Estate and grounds
- Inspections will be completed on Site Audit Pro or approved equivalent with photos and detailed diagnostics of the visit. Orders will then be raised on the system, managed and booked with the resident. Site reports and details of inspections will be provided to the resident within 3 working days of visits to the home and stored on our central system.
- Manage and respond to requests for contract/cost variations each day, ensuring that any costs/changes are within Section20 limits (quantity, cost, scope) and where a request has to be rejected, giving an explanation and a required outcome, ensuring the response is made and recorded on Orchard within agreed SLA timeframe.
- Manage payment approvals for contractors, up to a limit of £1,500 (per job above the PPR) and selecting jobs for post inspection and ensuring that jobs selected loop into the post-inspection process.
- Manage cancellation requests received from the contractor, where request is refused provide full details of the reason for refusal.
- Undertake pre-inspections. Before carrying out the appointment the postholder will contact the resident to confirm they are able to keep it . Following the inspection, complete and upload a Site Audit Pro and upload to SharePoint, and update visit details on Orchard.
- Be responsible for proactively checking Orchard for orders raised that are insured perils. Ensuring claims are logged, monitored and progressed for the area e.g front door renewals.
- Maintain Section 20 paperwork and insurance claims for pre and post inspections
Title: Damp & Mould Surveyor
Salary: £300p/d Umbrella
Location: Westminster, London
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Property Surveyor (Damp & Mould)
MMP Consultancy currently has an opportunity for a Property Surveyor (Damp & Mould) to join a Local Authority in East London.
Title: Property Surveyor (Damp & Mould)
Rate: £350 Per Day
Location: East London
Job Purpose:
To be responsible for a specific work stream within the Asset Management team, providing a professional housing surveying service for the repair, maintenance, improvement and re-servicing of council owned, managed and leased stock in accordance with our clients policies and procedures, providing an effective responsive repair, planned maintenance and project management service for the organisation.
Key Accountabilities:
- The post holder reports to the either the Major Works & Voids Manager or the Disrepair & Special Projects Manager.
- The post holder, depending on the team speciality, will be responsible for special projects, disrepair, estate improvement, asbestos management and minor works OR reactive and planned repairs, voids and fire damage.
- The post holder will take the lead in areas for which the team is responsible and will include coaching other members of the team.
- The post holder may be required to work evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays, in order to ensure consultation and service requirements are met.
Key Tasks:
Key tasks and accountabilities are intended to be a guide to the range and level Qf work expected of the 'post holder. This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may fall to the post holder and employees will be expected to carry out such other reasonable duties which may be required from time to time.
To deputise for the Major Works & Voids Manager or the Disrepair & Special Projects Manager in the management of services for the entire Housing Property Services.- To establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders and partners and any other agency or department, so as to provide an effective and efficient service.
- To undertake Health & Safety inspections and evaluate outcomes for the whole team, and ensure any works necessary are carried out.
- To ensure that day-to-day and responsive repairs, including the appointment diaries, are managed and executed to provide both a good service to the customer as well as ensuring value for money. To effectively monitor and control expenditure against budget and to provide statistical analysis. To liaise directly with the council's preferred contractors.
- To ensure that all works are supervised and undertaken in accordance with contract specifications, London Borough of Newham's procedures, Health &
- Safety (including gas safety) Regulations and the Control of Asbestos Regulations
- 2012.
- To affect the leaks procedure, including liaising with the Legal Section to initiate enforcement action.
- To assist with the contract documentation for invitations to tender, examine tenders and recommend contractors for appointment, using expert knowledge.
- To act as client in relation to technical consultants, challenging practices and costs where necessary
- To prepare project programmes, structural reports, feasibility studies, scheme specifications and tenders for capital and revenue programme schemes, including environmental works. To manage small project teams that involves other stakeholders within the council.
- To maintain records and contribute to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive stock database via regular stock condition surveys and or H&S inspections and make recommendations as necessary
Title: Property Surveyor (Damp & Mould)
Rate: £350 Per Day
Location: East London
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Mechanical & Electrical Manager
MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a M&E Manager to work with a local authority based in Westminster. This in an interim position paying £420p/d Umbrella.
This role will include hybrid working.
About the Role
My client is seeking an experienced Interim Mechanical & Electrical Manager to provide expert leadership and support across a broad range of mechanical and electrical services.
This key role involves managing contractors, overseeing performance, and ensuring that service delivery meets critical KPIs.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide support across key service areas, including Electrical, Lighting, Lifts, Mechanical, Legionella, Domestic Gas, and Communal Gas services. Manage and oversee performance of contractors, ensuring compliance with agreed KPIs and quality standards. Lead and manage a team of 20 staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Attend and contribute to relevant meetings, such as Programme Board and Contractor Core Group meetings.
Oversee the management of multi-million-pound contracts across both repairs and capital programmes. Provide detailed reporting and updates to senior management on service delivery, performance, and improvement areas.
What You'll Achieve: Deliver efficient and high-quality mechanical and electrical services within the council's housing portfolio. Ensure contractors meet performance standards and service delivery aligns with council objectives. Enhance reporting mechanisms and contribute to strategic decision-making processes.
Skills & Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in mechanical engineering and/or electrical services. Membership in a professional institute such as CIBSE, CIOB, or RICS. Extensive experience managing contracts and delivering large-scale programmes in social housing or a related environment. Proven ability to manage large teams and lead complex projects effectively. Strong contract management expertise, including overseeing multi-million-pound contracts. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to report effectively to senior management and stakeholders.
Work Style & Reporting: Work Pattern: Hybrid working, with both remote and on-site responsibilities. Reports To: Senior Management.
Title: M&E Manager
Day Rate: £420p/d Umbrella
Location: Westminster, London
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Building Safety Manager
MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Building Safety Manager to join a local authority based in Westminster. My client is looking for a skilled and experienced Building Safety Manager to lead the compliance and safety efforts for the council's high-risk residential buildings. This pivotal role supports the Principal Building Safety Manager in ensuring adherence to the Building Safety Act 2022 and fostering a strong culture of building safety across the organisation. This will be an interim position paying £372p/d Umbrella.
This role will include hybrid working.
Job Purpose:
Main Responsibilities:
Preparation of and submitting Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) applications for my clients high-risk buildings.
Liaison with Building Safety Regulator.
Liaison with internal council teams, contractors and consultants to ensure compliance.
Provide support for the Principal Building Safety Manager to meet all requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022.Work closely with the Fire Safety Team to ensure compliance across all high risk buildings
Work closely with the Development Team on all new high risk buildings and to ensure we are maintaining the Golden Thread of Information
Carry out building inspections for high risk buildings reporting back to the business defects and improvement works required.
Where required, to produce/manage/contribute in the production of client briefs for the procurement of fire improvement works, resulting from the building safety inspections.
Provide competent advice to other internal departments regarding building safety, policy, and procedures, working with them to enhance building safety culture.
Where required, provide support through the building control, planning and / or listed building consent process.
Attend residents meetings where required to engage and highlight building safety within our high-risk buildings.
Key Duties:
- Produce detailed building safety case reports in order to apply for Building Assessment Certificates
- Provide timely and accurate reports to the Principal Building Safety Manager
- Carry out building inspections to confirm level of risk and necessary actions to be taken have been captured accurately and articulated appropriately to colleagues across the organisation.
Title: Building Safety Manager
Salary: £372p/d Umbrella
Location: Westminster, London
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