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MMP Consultancy currently has an opportunity for a Repairs Surveyor to join housing associations in Gloucester/Cheltenham.

This will be a permanent position paying £44,919 P/A Plus Car Benefits.

You must hold a minimum of a HNC or equivalent qualification.

Job Purpose:

• To carry our surveys and property inspections, oversee the delivery of subcontracted repairs and ensure repairs are highlighted and completed in accordance with my clients standards and timeframes

Role Responsibilities:

• 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 my clients H&S policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate recording and updating of my clients systems to ensure property information is up to date.
• Provide weekly updates outlining the status of work in progress and preparations for future works.
• Work collaboratively with other repairs surveyors, planning team, contract management team, customer liaison officers, etc. to ensure efficient ways of working are practiced and cross departmental cooperation results in improved service delivery.
• Contribute to budget and programme management, ensuring that costs are in line with contractual pricing agreements and that any variances are escalated.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR regulations when processing customer data.

Title: Repairs Surveyor

Salary: £44,919 P/A Plus Car Benefits.

Location: Gloucestershire/Cheltenham

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Fire Safety Team Remediation Manager for an interim contract, for a leading Local Authority in London. £350 per day (Inside ir35)

Title: Fire Safety Team Remediation Manager
Rate: £350 per day LTD (Inside IR35)
Location: South London
Contract: 3 Month Contract Rolling - Interim Contract (One Week Notice)

About the role

* Provide technical expertise on remediation for LBS colleagues and a team of fire risk assessors/contract management and as Client-Lead to outsourced Fire Risk Assessment contractors, FRAEW contractors, and Retrospective Fire Strategy Contractors.
* Respond to fire safety remediation queries that the Fire Safety team receives internally and externally.
* To assist the Fire Safety Manager in the technical and professional development of the fire safety team.
* Ensure all fire risk assessors are undertaking assessments on buildings for which they are suitably qualified and have the necessary relevant experience.
* Contribute to monitoring existing processes and procedures and developing new ones to facilitate the management and control of fire risks.
* To provide an expert technical point of contact and to all stakeholders and management on matters of fire safety and represent the technical expertise of the FST when required (e.g., meetings, communications, etc.).
* Undertake suitable & sufficient Type 1 Fire Risk Assessments (HSFRA) in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for the common parts of premises.

MMP Consultancy currently has an opportunity for a Commercial Property Surveyor to join a local authority in Stoke-on-Trent

This will be an interim position on a 2-4 Month contract paying £37.47 P/H Umbrella.

Job Purpose:

• To provide a professional service to ensure that the Council's commercial land and property portfolio is efficiently managed to protect the Council's capital investment, to promote employment opportunities and to generate capital and revenue surpluses.

Role Responsibilities:

• To undertake those duties associated with an experienced, professionally qualified and registered RICS Land and Property Surveyor.
• To undertake the end of year Asset Register valuations/reports and sign these off as a Registered Valuer.
• To inspect, survey, value, negotiate, report upon and conclude all cases allocated to the post holder, including acquisitions, disposals, easements, licenses, appropriations, insurance, purchase and blight notices, agricultural tenancies, telecom masts and residential feasibility studies.
• To manage the Council's land and property portfolio to include lease renewals, rent reviews, assignments, new lettings, lease surrenders and schedule of dilapidations.
• To set and monitor relevant targets and budgets.
• To negotiate covenant consent cases that have inbuilt "added value".
• To prepare cases for arbitration and attend County Court as expert witness as required..
• Other general valuation, commercial surveying work and miscellaneous matters including estate management.
• To represent the service and give property advice at internal meetings of the council and meetings with outside bodies as required
• To keep updated with relevant legislation, government and council policy, case law, County and local planning policy, national and local property market trends, RICS guidelines and codes of practice and CPD requirements.
• To develop strategies and solutions for future implementation

Title: Commercial Property Surveyor

Salary: £37.47 P/H Umbrella

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Building Safety Surveyor to join a housing association based. My client can offer a fully remote working role to cover the North West to cover locations in Manchester, Liverpool and surrounding areas.

My client are offering a 6 months FTC with a package of £48,300 (Inclusive of car allowance).

Purpose Of The Role:

The FRA team delivers circa £10m of FRA works within a range of environments, including residential, care and leasehold sectors.

The Building Safety Surveyor will be accountable and will manage a range of local and regonal projects to ensure that my client meet all applicable regulatory and statutory requirements for the delivery of fire risk remediation works and associated building safety works.

The Building Safety Surveyor will manage the delivery of fire door surveys and compartmentation surveys and work with colleagues in IT and the Health and Safety to ensure my client understands the risks inherent in its buildings around fire.

The Building Safety Surveyor will work closely in colleagues in the Health and Safety Team who will be undertaking Fire Risk Assessments to my clients portfolio.

The Building Safety Surveyor will have training and sector recognised training, experience and competencies to undertake compartmentation surveys and fire door surveys to my clients homes.

The Building Safety Surveyor will work closely with The Building Safety Team colleagues to ensure all budgets are met and my client can demonstrate value for money in the delivery of fire remediation works.

The Building Safety Surveyor will ensure that projects are completed in the most efficient way in accordance with my clients performance specifications, current Fire Risk Assessment guidance and legislation, in order to achieve 100% Fire Risk Assessment action compliance.

The role holder will ensure progress on all FRA works are captured and reported on a weekly basis to the Senior Building Safety Surveyor and there is a clear time line for the delivery of all fire remediation works.

The Building Safety Surveyor will be responsible for ensuring effective relationships with Operations and Care Managers, meeting the requirements of Section 20 and resident consultation.

The collaborative approach requires honesty, transparency and for the Building Safety Surveyor to display excellent performance management and organisational skills to expose and deal with problems forthrightly.

The Building Safety Surveyor will ensure that the fire remediation works are delivered to meet all regulatory and statutory requirements.

Key Accountabilities & Decision Making:

Freedom to act: * Overall accountability and responsibility for delivery of all fire remediation projects on time and within agreed budgets to meet the requirements of Fire Risk Assessment surveys and compartmentation surveys to portfolio. * Ensure all my clients standing orders for the procurement and delivery of fire remediation works are met. * Undertake delivery of the Fire Door and Compartmentation survey programme that ensures optimum value for the customer and business.

Nature of impact: * Work members of the property, procurement, finance, operation, care and health & safety teams to ensure the FRA programme is delivered within the agreed deadlines. * Ensure frequent inspections are undertaken to identify and address areas of non-compliance and poor workmanship resulting in first time QA (quality assurance) pass rate ensuring my clients FRA compliancy is achieved within the agreed parameters and timeframes * Understand performance, provide feedback and confront poor performance positively and collaboratively within the team, contractors, suppliers and all key stakeholders.

Area of impact: * Working collaboratively with the suppliers, contractor and other key stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction is met and FRA compliance is achieved at the first time of asking. * Ensure we have Section 20 compliant solution to deliver all Fire remediation works.

Title: Building Safety Surveyor

Salary: £48,300p/a (Inclusive of car allowance)

Duration: 6 Months FTC

Location: North West (Liverpool, Manchester & surrounding areas) Fully Remote

Lettings Assistant - Fixed Term Contract (Full Time)
Location: Hampshire
Contract Length: Until August 2025
Pay Rate: Competitive

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading housing association in Hampshire, for a dedicated and customer-focused Lettings Assistant. This full-time, fixed-term contract role offers an exciting opportunity to be a key part of a committed team, ensuring first-class service delivery to customers and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the process from tenancy termination to property advertisement, ensuring seamless transitions.
- Updating housing management systems to ensure compliance with regulations, accurate reporting, and performance monitoring.
- Work closely with local authorities and internal teams to minimize void periods and ensure efficient lettings.
- Provide essential support to colleagues, contribute to process improvements, and help deliver a top-tier lettings service.

What We're Looking For:
- A commitment to delivering customer-focused services, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage change effectively.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in updating systems, with strong time management skills.
- A team player who can communicate confidently and make quick decisions when needed.
- Previous experience in administration or lettings services would be advantageous.

Office Attendance:
Initially, you'll attend the Andover office 2-3 days per week for training, transitioning to one day per week on average.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting customers.

Job Title: Leasehold Officer
Location: West London (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time
Hourly Rate: £25.19 per hour (Umbrella)

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Leasehold Officer to join a local authority based in West London on a temporary contract. This full-time role offers hybrid working, providing flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. You will be responsible for delivering a range of services to leaseholders and freeholders, ensuring compliance with legal and policy requirements while supporting the council's Resident Services division.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage leaseholder services, including statutory consultations, service charge calculation, billing, and income recovery.
- Handle leasehold assignments, Right-to-Buy applications, and queries related to major works.
- Administer and enforce lease conditions, including addressing breaches such as ASB.
- Conduct service charge income management, arrears recovery, and handle escalated legal actions.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., legal, asset management) and external stakeholders to ensure effective leasehold management.

Candidate Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of leasehold and property management legislation, including the Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002 and Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.
- Experience managing service charge billing, major works consultations, and arrears recovery.
- Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work independently, balancing conflicting priorities.
- Previous experience working in local authority or housing association environments is highly desirable.

If you are a motivated and experienced Leasehold Officer, apply today!

Property Services Assistant

Location: Guildford
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time
Working Hours: Full-time, Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)
Pay Rate: £16.30 per hour (Umbrella)

About the Role:
We are recruiting for a full-time Property Services Assistant to work with a housing association in the Guildford area. This temporary role offers hybrid working, with 2 days per week in the office. It's a fantastic opportunity for an organised individual with strong administrative and customer service skills to support the property services team in delivering planned, reactive, and ongoing maintenance services.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing, reviewing, and managing a list of approved contractors for property maintenance.
- Liaise with customers on property-related matters and place orders for maintenance works using a bespoke computer system.
- Ensure contractors are properly instructed and maintain accurate records of all works completed.
- Support the team with processing property-related invoices and handling communal buildings insurance claims.
- Carry out general administrative tasks as required, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.

Candidate Requirements:
- Good general education (O Level/GCSE or equivalent).
- Proven track record in customer service, with knowledge of basic construction and maintenance terms (desirable).
- Strong customer care skills, attention to detail, and the ability to confidently communicate with contractors and specialists.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email. Knowledge of QUBE property management software is desirable.

Personal Attributes:
- Friendly, personable, and a strong team player.
- Proactive and able to contribute to the continuous improvement of the property services department.

If you're an organised, customer-focused individual with a passion for property services, property management or housing, apply today for further information!

MMP Consultancy are looking to recruit Resident Liaison Officers to work for a National Contractor on an Ongoing Basis, based in South East London.

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of works programmes. Working closely with Contract Managers you will assist in resident consultation and involvement.

Responsibilities:
* Assisting in the management of resident consultation and involvement in planned works programmes, minimising disruption to residents whilst helping to ensure that the programme does not fall behind schedule and costs remain within budget
* Developing and delivering effective communication with residents, liaising closely with contractor staff to assist in the smooth running of the programmes and the ongoing building management
* Contribution to community engagement plans and initiatives to counter joblessness and financial exclusion

Ideal Candidate:
* Present previous experience of working within Social Housing or Local Authority
* Resident Liaison/Community Engagement capacity
* Experience of supporting planned works programmes
* Experience of handling challenging and complex situations
* An effective communicator at all levels, you will be able to work proactively and independently to deliver on tight timescales

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Building Surveyor to join a housing association based out of Southwest London.

This will be a temporary position paying £35 P/H Umbrella on a 6-9 Month contract.

Job Purpose:

• The Stock condition surveyor will carry out validation inspections of properties that have been included in my clients stock condition survey programme and asses the accuracy of information such remaining life of key components e.g. kitchens and bathrooms.

The Role:

• Carry out joint surveys with the Consultant's Surveyors to develop a consistent approach to assessing the condition of my clients stock.

• Carry out HHSRS inspections and demonstrate an understanding of assessing the categories of risk.

• Carry out stock condition surveys independently and upload results on my clients database.

• Carry out adhoc surveys of properties as required and prepare reports with diagnosis of defect cause and recommend remedial action.

• Prepare specifications/scope of works for small projects up to an estimated value of £100k that may include, but not limited to, damp & mold, building repairs, window renewals and security works.

• Ensure projects meet all CDM and Health & Safety requirements from conception to completion.

• Act as Contract Administrator to manage construction contractors with regards to performance, quality and cost.

• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with the requirements of applications of Statutory Authorities.

• Instruct and liaise consultants as necessary on more complex schemes.

• Use technical knowledge and ability to assist the Asset Lead, Programme Manager and Sustainability Manager as required

• Carry stock condition surveys and work with the existing consultants to promote consistency in the approach to collecting data.

• Carry out property surveys as required and prepare reports recommending remedial action.

• Prepare specifications of work for schemes.

Title: Stock Condition Surveyor

Salary: £35 P/H Umbrella

Location: South West London

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Building Control Team Leader to oversee the Building Control function for a council based in West Sussex. This is a temporary position initially for a period of 3 months subject to extension. The rate of pay will be £500pd depending on the candidates' level of experience.

The successful candidate will manage a small team of Building Inspectors, ensuring compliance with building regulations related to health, safety, sustainability, energy conservation, and design. This is a leadership role requiring both technical expertise and strong team management skills.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead, supervise, and support a team of Registered Building Inspectors to ensure service objectives and performance targets are met.
* Manage the administrative and technical processes of building control, including enforcement actions, to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and building standards.
* Provide training, mentoring, and support to team members, ensuring they maintain professional competence through continuous development.
* Oversee building control applications, ensuring fees are correct, information is compliant, and applications meet building regulations.
* Establish inspection plans, allocate inspections, and monitor compliance and performance across your team.
* Undertake risk assessments on structural calculations and authorise additional checks when necessary.
* Conduct site inspections, assess compliance, negotiate solutions, and, when required, enforce regulations to ensure safety and quality standards.
* Respond to dangerous structures and liaise with emergency services to provide effective solutions, including out-of-hours attendance.
* Represent the Council as a professional witness in legal proceedings and consultations with statutory bodies.
* Provide technical advice to the public, Council departments, and external stakeholders.
* Maintain accurate records using IT systems and manage complaint and dispute resolution processes.

To be considered for this role, you must have:
* Registration as a Building Inspector with the Building Safety Regulator at Class 2A, B, C, D, E, or F.
* Strong managerial and decision-making skills, with relevant experience in building control.
* Comprehensive knowledge of building legislation, regulations, and professional codes of practice.
* Demonstrable knowledge of construction methods, techniques, and materials.
* Financial acumen and an understanding of local government service delivery.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to manage a team effectively.
* Proficiency in IT, with experience in data input and using relevant office software.
* Desirable Criteria
* Class 4 Technical Manager registration (ideally)
* Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CABE, CIOB) and evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
* Familiarity with local government services and procedures.
* Willingness to pursue further registration at Class 3G and H as required by the service.

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Senior Development Management Officer on behalf of a local authority based in Northamptonshire. This is a temporary position for 3 months initially, subject to possible extension. The rate of pay is £35ph umbrella over a 37-hour working week. The role offers hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:
* Processing planning applications and pre-application advice requests in line with national and local targets.
* Managing the approval of planning conditions and defending planning appeals.
* Maintaining high standards of quality in the built environment and ensuring customer satisfaction with the Development Management process.
* Mentoring team members and deputising for the Principal Development Management Officer when required.
* Handling significant planning applications, including site inspections, consultations, research, and preparing recommendations based on Council policies.
* Preparing and presenting reports to the Development Control Committee.
* Negotiating with developers to improve development proposals and secure financial contributions for infrastructure.
* Liaising with various stakeholders to ensure all aspects of proposed developments are thoroughly considered.
* Preparing statements for planning appeals and representing the Council as an expert planning witness at hearings and inquiries.
* Assisting in handling complaints and supporting investigations by the Local Government Ombudsman when necessary.
* Managing general and specific correspondence in line with performance targets.

Requirements:
* Proven experience in planning, particularly in handling significant or complex applications.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent the Council effectively in public and in hearings.
* A good understanding of planning legislation and policies.
* Experience mentoring team members and the ability to deputise in leadership roles when needed.

MMP Consultancy are looking for a Fire Safety Coordinator to join an excellent Local Authority in South London on a temporary basis.
Purpose Of Job.
To share responsibility to administer and manage the fire risk assessment programme for all relevant buildings within the borough, including inspection programmes, to ensure compliance is achieved and at all times ensuring adherence to the Council's legal and mandatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
* To develop and manage overall programme and manage the collation of compliance actions derived from annual visits.
* To manage and administer the programme of fire risk assessments and other fire safety related matters ensuring we meet our legal obligation at all times. This will include managing the fire safety surveyor's visits and prioritising actions to ensure the business needs are met.
* Responsible for recording and evidencing compliance with the Council's legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Manage workloads of Fire Surveyors to ensure maximum use of resources.
* Manage existing IT systems and develop new where and when required. Responsible for regular reviews to ensure that they remain fit for purpose in accordance with legislation and any subsequent legal amendments.
* Provide regular reports to senior management of levels of compliance, highlighting areas of concern and developing remedial actions to mitigate any risks.
* Responsible for managing and reporting on data from fire risk assessments and compiling risk actions to other business units and departments, including target and date setting.
* Responsible for monitoring and updating fire databases, ensuring information flow to other corporate systems such as APEX.
* Responsible for liaising with external health and safety bodies including HSE and London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority to mitigate risks and provide service improvements.
* Responsible for compiling packages works for investments works, investment programmes, and other fire safety related projects as detailed in fire risk assessments and other assessments and surveys.
* Responsible for liaising with internal bodies, such as Building Control and Planning, in order to ensure statutory requirements are met.