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Head of Health and Safety

£360 - £550 per day
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Managing Consultant – Estates & Facilities

Jonny Scott

Job Description

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Head of Health and Safety on behalf of a Local Authority based in Wiltshire. This is a senior leadership role with wide-reaching impact across schools, council services, commissioned providers, and the wider public.

The contract will initially be a 3-month contract subject to possible extension on a day rate between £360 - £500pd inside of IR35, depending on experience. This role offers a hybrid model of working with 50% in the office and 50% from home.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide corporate leadership for health, safety and wellbeing, ensuring legal compliance and delivering high-quality services across the council and its partners.
  • Lead a multi-disciplinary team including safety professionals, project officers and public health specialists.
  • Ensure delivery of the Workplace Wellbeing Charter and other national health standards, supporting Wiltshire to be an exemplar employer.
  • Act as the lead professional advisor on all matters relating to health, safety and LoTC, providing expert guidance to managers, schools and partners.
  • Manage a significant operational budget and oversee tendering, procurement, and external contracts related to health, safety and LoTC.
  • Represent the council during inspections by the Health and Safety Executive and Fire and Rescue Service.
  • Promote cross-sector partnership working and support the development of best practices with external stakeholders including the Police and educational institutions.


To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Chartered Membership of IOSH and a relevant degree or equivalent qualification/experience.
  • At least 10 years' experience in a senior health and safety leadership role.
  • Proven ability to influence strategic planning and drive organisational change.
  • Strong people management skills with a track record of leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
  • Extensive knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and statutory duties.
  • Experience in delivering effective learning and development programmes.
  • Strong analytical, communication, project and budget management skills.
  • A valid driving licence and the ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required.
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list Fire Risk Assessor

Up to £45000.00 per annum Car, Pension, Bonus

MMP Consultancy are seeking a Fire Risk Assessor, a bright, enthusiastic, hardworking, and dedicated individual to join a dynamic technical team of professional Fire Risk Assessors.

We need the successful candidate to be organised, professional and presentable, and to be able to liaise with our clients, tenant to board director. You will have excellent computing skills, and be able to demonstrate in depth working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook as an absolute minimum.

About the Role:

  • Join a team conducting fire risk management surveys and assessments across a wide range of buildings, including:
    • Care homes
    • High-rise residential blocks
    • Hospitals
    • Schools
    • Listed buildings
    • Converted street properties

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct detailed Type 1, 2, and 3 Fire Risk Assessments in line with nationally recognised guidance and to an accepted standard
  • Provide clear, timely written reports outlining findings and required remedial actions
  • Use a RAG (Red, Amber, Green) rating system to prioritise findings
  • Prepare Action Plans and Fire Emergency Plans where requested
  • Carry out Compartmentation Surveys
  • Conduct Fire Door Inspections as required
  • Assist in developing overall Fire Safety strategies

Collaboration & Compliance:

  • Work closely with other Fire Safety Consultants and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure delivery of risk assessments in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Attend client and service meetings as needed
  • Stay up to date on legislative changes and ensure ongoing compliance with fire safety regulations

Experience Required:

  • Current fire safety legislation, technical standards, trends and best practice.
  • Proven and previous experience in the completion of Fire Risk Assessments and reports.
  • Communicating effectively at all levels.
  • Current UK driving licence
  • Recognisable and professional qualification in fire safety management and fire risk assessments from creditable providers such as the Fire Protection Association, Fire Industry Association and NEBOSH Fire Safety Management. FDIS or BRE Fire Door Inspection course
  • In depth post qualification experience, providing services to large organisations, including the social housing sector, and private markets alike.
  • Diploma in Fire Prevention or equivalent
  • Membership with the Institute of Fire Safety Managers

Salary & Compensation

  • Base Salary: £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
  • Annual Bonus: Performance-based bonus of up to 10%
  • Pension Scheme: 5% employer contribution

Benefits

  • Annual Leave: 25 days public holidays
  • Professional Membership Fees Paid: IFE, IFSM or equivalent
  • CPD Support: Paid training and study leave
  • Travel Allowance / Company Car: Optional company car or business mileage payment for own vehicle usage @ 0.45p per mile for the first 10,000 miles thereafter 0.25p per mile.

Working Conditions

  • Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
  • Flexible Hours: Core hours from 08.30am - 05.30pm

Development & Progression

  • Career Path: Clear progression to Senior Fire Risk Assessor or Project Manager roles
  • Training: Funded training courses and leadership programs
  • Mentorship Program: Paired with a senior assessor for professional development

list Technical Lead (Building Surveyor)

£400 - £450 per day Inside IR35

MMP Consultancy is currently seeking a Technical Lead for a programme of works in a Local Authority based in South London. £400 - £450 per day (Inside IR35)

Office working required minimum 3 days with on site visits.

Details

Title: Technical Lead (M&E)
Rate: £400 - £450 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: Interim
Location: South London

Key Duties:

Be the responsible person for M&E and Technical related queries in delivery of a Major programme within the Property Services department of a local authority.

Understanding of high rise buildings and compliance related data and surveying information.

Recognise patterns and quality of information as well as be the accountable person for quality of delivery through contract management and internal / external stakeholder engagement.

Manage on site team for quality assurance.

Management of work flow and deliver to contractual obligations.

Remain consistent and communicate effectively, produce updates and progress reports as required.

Experience Required:

  • Must hold a relevant qualification (Compliance, Mechanical, Electrical)
  • Holds experience in a similar role for circa 5 years
  • Social housing experience.

list Repairs and Voids Manager

£400 - £450 per day Inside IR35

MMP Consultancy is currently a Repairs and Voids Manager for a temp to perm contract within a social housing organisation based in North West London.

Being the senior contracts manager and leading on repairs, voids and disrepair properties. This role includes management of Surveyors and Administrators.

Key Duties:

  • Ensure the effective delivery of repairs, voids and disrepair properties ensuring properties are safe.
  • Direct staff in the delivery of appropriate technical issues, inspections, risk assessments, method statements and monitoring performance. Line management responsibilities.
  • Manage repairs and delivery of works including logging into systems and ensure accurate records and information are available.
  • Ensure all compliance in accordance with current repairs, H&S and other relevant legislations, and good practice.
  • Taking responsibility for the financial management of works via SOR
    • Negotiating and agreeing contracts
    • Deliver value for money and make best use of resources to deliver the best outcomes.


Job Details:

Title: Repairs and Voids Manager
Salary: £400 - £450 per day (Inside IR35)
Benefits: TBC on application
Location: Northwest London
Client: Social Housing provider
Contract: Rolling Interim

list Compliance Manager (Electrical)

Up to £400 per day Inside IR35

MMP Consultancy is currently seeking a Contract / Compliance Manager (Electrical) for an organisation in North West London, paying circa £400 per day inside IR35. Neg.

Office working required minimum 3 days potentially 4 days per week.

Details

Title: Contract / Compliance Manager (Electrical)
Rate: £400 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: Interim
Location: North London

Key Duties:

To take direct and indirect operational responsibility for ensuring the Council's compliance with its landlord statutory and non-statutory duties and obligations is met and maintained on the portfolios assigned to the post holder.

To undertake the role of supervising officer/contract administrator/contracts manager (depending upon form of contract) in relation to managing contracts with mechanical and electrical, works and service contracts.

Provide strategic direction and risk management accountability for compliance on the portfolios assigned to the post holder.

The compliance portfolios will be assigned to each post holder from the following list:

* Electrical equipment
* Domestic Electrical wiring testing
* Communal Electrical wiring testing
* Carbon reduction compliance
* Lightning Protection
* Automatic Barriers & Gates
* Passenger Lifts and stair lifts
* Lifting Equipment
* Lightning Protection
* Automatic Gates / Barriers
* Access Control (Door Entry)
* Health & Safety Inc. CDM regulations and contractor competence
* Control of Substances Hazardous to Health - COSHH
* All other areas of compliance that may become apparent.
* Works and services arising from fire risk assessments.
* Works and services arising from Building Safer Futures.
* Other works and services that may arise.

list Mechanical and Electrical Manager

Up to £50000 per annum

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

Building Surveyor

Up to £32.79 per hour

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Building Surveyor on behalf of a Local Authority in the Worcestershire region. This is a temporary 3 month rolling contract position with an hourly rate of £32.79ph via an umbrella company over a 37-hour working week.

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll be at the forefront of delivering essential property services, supporting residents to maintain their homes in good repair and ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance and improvement works.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Undertake inspections of tenanted and void properties to produce detailed work specifications.
  • Prepare legal contract documentation, tenders, specifications, and manage contractor performance.
  • Monitor and supervise a range of capital, reactive, void and service charge maintenance contracts.
  • Manage complaints effectively and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Carry out feasibility studies, stock condition surveys and planned maintenance assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, building regulations, CDM, and other statutory requirements.
  • Liaise with tenants, colleagues, stakeholders and contractors to coordinate and communicate works effectively.
  • Contribute to continuous service improvement and ensure excellent standards of service delivery.


Essential Criteria Include:

  • HNC (or equivalent) in building construction or relevant field, or substantial experience in a similar role.
  • Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in building/surveying.
  • Experience in repairs and maintenance, contract administration and budget management.
  • Strong understanding of relevant legislation including Decent Homes Standards, CDM, and asbestos awareness.
  • IT proficiency (Microsoft Office) and ability to interpret and report technical data clearly.
  • Full UK driving licence and daily access to a car.