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Managing Consultant – Estates & Facilities

Jonny Scott

Job Description

MMP Consultancy is seeking a dedicated and motivated Asset Investment Manager to lead a team in delivering an annual residential asset investment programme worth £25million in Northamptonshire.

The position is to start as soon as possible on a permanent basis at £56,250 per annum. This role will include estate regeneration, component replacement, major works, and special projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team to ensure the successful delivery of asset investment projects, putting customers first at all times.
  • Oversee contract management, performance, and budget control.
  • Work closely with the Asset Strategy Team to align investment activities with wider organisational goals.
  • Lead on organisational change, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure effective project management.

Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of building construction and property maintenance.
  • HND in building, construction or qualified by experience.
  • Proven experience managing asset investment programmes and multi-site services.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage budgets and drive performance improvements.
  • Full clean UK driving licence.
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list Building Surveyor - Fire

Up to £300 per day Inside IR35

MMP Consultancy is currently seeking a Fire Building Surveyor (FRA) for an interim contract with a Public Sector organisation in Northamptonshire. £300 per day (Inside IR35).

Key areas of work will involve the assessment and delivery of Fire Risk works to social housing properties.

Key Duties:

* An experienced Building Surveyor is required to manage fire risk assessment (FRA) remedial works across a portfolio of 11,000 social housing properties.
* The role involves ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations, overseeing contractors, and delivering high-quality remedial works that enhance resident safety.
* Ensuring works are completed and evidenced to meet the relevant fire safety certification scheme for example FIRAS, Certifire etc.
* Contract Management of the supply chain under a JCT MT contract.
* The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective and robust solutions to deliver works to remedy FRA actions.

What you'll preferably to have:

Degree in Building Surveying, Fire Safety, or a related discipline
Fire safety-related qualifications (e.g., Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment, NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate) are highly desirable.
Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers or similar body
Chartered membership of RICS or CIOB (or working towards).

Title: Building Surveyor (Fire Risk)
Salary: £300 per day (Inside IR35) neg.
Contract: Interim - Monday to Friday 35 hours per week
Location: Northampton
Hybrid: 3 days on site / in office.

If you are not interested but know of somebody who might be, please feel free to forward the details of this role.

Property Surveyor - Complex Cases

£45967 - £50452 per annum

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Property Surveyor - Complex Cases to join a Housing Association based in Northamptonshire. This is a permanent role paying between £45,967 - £50,452 per annum to start as soon as possible.

In this role, the successful candidate will play a vital part in managing and overseeing complex property works, ensuring compliance with housing legislation and providing expert advice on property conditions.

They will conduct detailed property inspections, prepare comprehensive reports, and work closely with contractors, tenants, and legal teams to resolve issues efficiently.

As a Property Surveyor, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting thorough property inspections to identify disrepair, damp, mould, structural defects, and other maintenance issues.
  • Preparing accurate and detailed reports with recommendations for remedial actions.
  • Liaising with tenants, landlords, and legal teams to address complaints and resolve disputes.
  • Ensuring compliance with housing legislation, including the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
  • Overseeing repair works in collaboration with contractors and maintenance teams, ensuring quality standards.
  • Providing expert witness statements for legal proceedings when required.
  • Maintaining up-to-date records and documentation using internal systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Surveying properties to ensure they meet the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) and specifying required works.
  • Organising and managing repair works with approved contractors, ensuring completion within quality and time standards.
  • Visiting sites to monitor and supervise construction works, ensuring compliance with contracts and health & safety regulations.
  • Issuing written instructions to contractors and ensuring compliance with agreed specifications.
  • Ensuring works meet tenants' needs and that contractors adhere to customer care standards.
  • Providing progress updates to officers and tenants, ensuring clear communication.
  • Supporting the formulation, monitoring, and reporting of key performance indicators.


Essential Qualifications and Experience:

  • Degree in Building Surveying
  • Considerable experience in building surveying and managing complex cases
  • Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and contract management
  • Experience with construction materials and maintenance work
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions on-site
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage documentation efficiently

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Individual Membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • IOSH Managing Safely Certificate

Asset Manager - Complex Cases

Up to £65000.00 per annum

MMP Consultancy is seeking an Asset Manager to lead and oversee a successful team managing Complex Cases, including Disrepair/Damp, Mould and Condensation issues. This is a permanent position to start as soon as possible on a salary of £65,000 per annum to be based in Northamptonshire.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of the client's annual asset investment programme, ensuring that customer needs are at the forefront of all activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing contracts, supporting compliance, and delivering high-quality service across all asset investment and estate management services.

As Asset Investment Manager, you will:

  • Lead a team of Property Surveyors and Complex Case Admin, driving performance improvements.
  • Manage a diverse caseload, addressing disrepair and complex asset issues.
  • Oversee the delivery of planned and responsive investment programmes, ensuring they meet budgetary and quality expectations.
  • Act as an Expert Witness when required and ensure the consistent management of contracts.
  • Work closely with residents and contractors to ensure customer satisfaction and value for money in all investment projects.
  • Monitor and manage contractor performance, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage asset investment projects, focusing on disrepair cases and complex issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement in customer service and operational performance through strategic asset investment.
  • Ensure the effective delivery of annual planned works programmes and manage contractor relationships.
  • Provide leadership during periods of organisational change, supporting staff through effective interventions.
  • Oversee budget control and ensure value for money across the asset investment programmes.
  • Develop and implement action plans to address any budgetary variances.
  • Promote a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

  • RICS or CIOB qualification
  • Degree level education in building or construction
  • Significant experience in case management and understanding of legal protocols
  • Knowledge of the housing sector and building construction
  • Proven experience of delivering asset investment programmes to leaseholders and tenants
  • Strong leadership and performance management skills
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and project management abilities
  • Full clean UK driving licence

Senior Project Surveyor

Up to £51571.00 per annum

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Surveyor to join an Asset Investment team in Northamptonshire. This role will be key in delivering high-quality surveying services, managing building surveys, and overseeing asset and capital projects across the client's housing stock.

This is a permanent role to start as soon as possible with a salary of £51,571 per annum. Other benefits include:

  • Holiday entitlement of 28 days a year (plus public bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years' service
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (employer's contribution currently 19.6%)
  • Free parking
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Employee discount hub
  • Training opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage property surveys (dilapidations, disrepair, mutual exchanges, etc.), producing detailed reports and recommendations.
  • Manage and monitor asset and regeneration projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality standards.
  • Oversee building defect diagnosis and work closely with contractors to resolve issues.
  • Provide cost estimates, detailed specifications, and prepare financial reports for ongoing projects.
  • Ensure compliance with building regulations, health and safety standards, and all statutory requirements.

Requirements:

  • HHSRS qualification, or relevant building/technical qualification.
  • Chartered status (RICS or CIOB) or working towards.
  • Strong technical knowledge of building regulations, planning requirements, and defect resolution.
  • Proven experience managing multiple projects and achieving targets.
  • Full driving licence and use of a car for work.

list Fire Risk Assessor

Up to £350 per day Negotiable for exp. applicant (Inside IR35)

MMP Consultancy are currently seeking a Fire Risk Assessor for a local authority based in South London on an interim three-month rolling contract, undertaking Risk Assessments to social housing properties. Min £350 per day (Inside IR35 - neg.)

Will require an on-site presence between office, site and home.

Key Duties:

  • Be responsible to the team manager and for day to day management of the health and safety of building projects, maintenance contracts and fire risk assessments across the borough.
  • The allocation of work to property services officers/supervisors or external contractors/sub-contractors. To be responsible or established standards of work, cost, allocated building maintenance, building construction or related works within the team.
  • Surveying or building experience preferably with some knowledge of the principles of Fire Safety in Purpose built blocks of flats.
  • Knowledge of BS 9999, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) 2005 and PAS 79.
  • Knowledge of contract law, statutory regulations, guidelines, British standards and their implementation in relation to refurbishment and maintenance contracts.
  • Ability to supervise and support a team of staff and contractors.
  • Ability to plan and manage work to implement programmes and meet targets set by the Team Manager.

Experience Required:

  • Qualified fire risk assessor
  • Need to be a member of IFE
  • Experience of working with complex social housing tenanted blocks
  • Willing to work with current team members and work with them to mentor them and share their experience
  • Expected to input on current FRA template and make improvements where necessary and work on improving processes/policies
  • Training will be provided as a minimum requirement to carry out fire risk assessments.

Details below:

  • 35 hours per week
  • Urgent start
  • £350 per day (Inside IR35) Neg.

list Building Safety Manager

Up to £350 per day Inside IR35

MMP Consultancy are currently seeking a Building Safety Manager for an interim position with a social housing organisation based in South London.

About the role

Job Title: Building Safety Manager
Salary: £350 per day
Location: South London (Hybrid Working)
Client: Social Housing Provider (TBC on application)

We are seeking a Building Safety Manager for a major landlord, the role will require someone who will take the lead on a patch of high-rise properties, make decisions based on the best practice and future proofing principles. Management of documentation, liaison with multiple internal teams and external contractors / consultants. Ensuring the compliance of all properties within the patch and any works are being managed appropriately.

Key Duties

  • Effectively contribute to the wider Building Safety team to provide ongoing support to colleagues and others through the sharing of knowledge, experience and skills.
  • Actively supervise the safe management of higher-risk residential buildings through an operational understanding of their construction, complexity, use, hazard profile and analysis of associated risk.
  • Implement and maintain effective controls in respect of structural and fire safety ensuring that all life safety systems are effectively managed and maintained.
  • Ensure that building safety information is current, available and in the required format to the London Fire Brigade and other regulatory, and professional agencies.
  • Ensure that the resident engagement strategy is in place, that it has been communicated and understood by residents and that it is effectively applied to ensure that any safety concerns are recorded, reported, monitored, and tracked to their appropriate completion.
  • Provide a frequent and visible presence within allocated buildings to offer professional, informed advice and support to residents, authorities, and other stakeholders on the fire safety strategy to ensure they are clearly defined, and understood as to responsibilities, decisions, and actions that individuals should an event occur.
  • Ensure that regular inspections and monitoring activities are conducted to understand how residents are using the building.


Additional Requirements:

  • LFB, Facilities Management or Surveying Background Preferred
  • Building Pathology / Compliance Knowledge
  • Resident Liaison skillset
  • Building Safety knowledge