Technical Lead (Building Surveyor)

Divisional Manager - Asset Management, Property Services & Compliance

MMP Consultancy is currently seeking a Technical Lead for a programme of works in a Local Authority based in South London. £350 - £400 per day (Inside IR35)

Office working required minimum 3 days with on site visits.

Details

Title: Technical Lead
Rate: £350 - £400 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: Interim
Location: South London

Key Duties:

Be the responsible person for HHSRS and Technical related queries in delivery of a Stock Condition Surveyor programme within the Property Services department of a local authority.

Understanding of HHSRS and Structural assessments.

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 (Surveying, HHSRS, Building Studies)
• Holds experience in a similar role for circa 5 years

MMP Consultancy are working with a respected Midlands-based housing provider to recruit a Senior Surveyor. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced property professional to lead a small team while continuing to apply your technical surveying expertise.
You'll manage a patch of around 500 homes, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money in all repair and maintenance activity. This role is ideal for a confident leader who enjoys problem-solving, mentoring others, and making a direct impact on homes and communities.

Role Overview

As a Senior Surveyor, you'll:

• Provide day-to-day leadership for a small team of surveyors, offering technical oversight and guidance.
• Take responsibility for diagnosing and resolving complex building issues, including damp & mould, structural faults, and major repairs.
• Oversee HHSRS inspections and ensure health & safety compliance is always met.
• Support the delivery of ad hoc planned works and ensure consistent service quality.
• Play a key role in improving the resident experience and maintaining safe, secure housing stock.

What We're Looking For

• A strong background in surveying residential properties, ideally in social housing.
• Proven experience managing or mentoring surveyors or technical teams.
• Solid understanding of damp and mould issues, HHSRS, and building pathology.
• Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates and housing repairs legislation.
• A proactive, resident-focused approach with strong communication skills.

Benefits
This organisation offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• 28 days annual leave bank holidays an additional "Beliefs Day"
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 9% matched)
• Flexible hybrid working
• Volunteering days and interest-free tenancy deposit loans
• Extensive learning, development, and career progression support

Additional Information

• A Basic DBS check will be required (funded by the employer).
• This organisation does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

MMP Consultancy is currently seeking a Assistant Director of Compliance for a long-term interim contract paying £700 per day (Inside IR35) - covering South London.

Details
Title: Assistant Director of Compliance
Rate: £700 per day (Inside IR35) Neg.
Contract: Long Term Contract
Hours: Full Time
Location: South London

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Assistant Director of Compliance. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring the Council's compliance with all statutory and non-statutory duties and obligations, while driving forward a strategy to maintain the highest standards of building regulation compliance.

Overview

As Assistant Director of Compliance, you will be accountable for leading our team in delivering exceptional results, while promoting a culture of excellence, integrity, and collaboration. You will be the primary point of contact for all property statutory compliance areas, general business Health & Safety matters, and will advise senior managers, directors, and members on compliance matters. You will also lead the implementation and management of Building Safer Futures legislation, Regulatory Reform Order legislation, and other relevant legislation.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in compliance and regulatory affairs, with a strong understanding of statutory and non-statutory duties and obligations
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to coach and mentor a diverse team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of building safety regulations, health and safety, and CDM
• Ability to develop and implement robust monitoring and key performance indicators, quality management systems, and budgetary control

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience in leading a team responsible for higher risk buildings
• Knowledge of the Social Housing Regulator and Building Safety Regulator
• Experience in developing and implementing long-term policies and strategies
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to apply value for money principles
• Experience in Equality, Diversity and inclusion and the Council's Values

Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance and regulatory affairs, with a strong track record of delivering results
• Experience in a similar role in a local authority or similar organization

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Fire Safety Surveyor to join a Local Authority based in Hammersmith, West London. This will be a interim position paying £350p/d Umbrella.

My client can offer a hybrid working role which will include mainly on site work with some office and home working.

Job Purpose:

To provide fire safety surveying expertise, support and advice to ensure my clients housing stock is inspected, managed and maintained in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and any other appropriate Health and Safety Legislation.

Key Duties:

List key personal duties in order of importance.

• Provide specialist professional and technical advice and reports on all matters within the functionality of the service, including undertaking the role of professional or expert witness at hearings, adjudications and legal proceedings etc.
• Undertake and produce Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) for my clients housing stock and tenant meeting rooms, identifying all fire related risks and raise orders to repair and maintenance contractors to remedy risks and rectify identified minor breaches.
• Prepare a programme of FRA inspections in accordance with the regulatory reform order taking account of appropriate risk of different stock archetypes.
• Undertake desk top reviews of Fire Risk assessments at planned intervals as per policy requirements
• Undertake quality assurance of specialist contractors undertaking FRA's
• Monitor Repairs and Maintenance contractor's work, inspect completed works and ensure standards are to the highest quality. Follow up unacceptable performance with contractors to ensure issues are remedied.
• Identify technical solutions and develop planned programmes of Fire Safety Works in accordance with the Asset Management Strategy.
• Prepare specifications of works for one off projects as required to ensure that my client is fully compliant with current statutory Health & Safety and Fire regulations.
• Work closely with the Planned and Capital Team and post inspect quality of work undertaken during planned programmes.
• Undertake regular random inspections within the housing stock to ensure that fire safety signage and communal areas are free of rubbish or tenants possessions.
• Work with the London Fire Brigade's inspector responsible for auditing Fire Risk Assessments. Undertake joint inspections on selected buildings, identify remedies, monitor works and produce reports on the results to the Health and Safety Manager.
• Deal with enforcement notices issued by the London Fire Brigade, organising remedial works and prepare formal responses to the fire brigade.
• Provide advice to and audit/inspect repair and maintenance contractor's works so that approved materials and products are used across the stock.
• Provide advice and training to Repair and Maintenance contractors to ensure that necessary compartmentalisation works are identified and undertaken during voids
• Provide advice and training to colleagues in HRD and other housing management partners on Fire Safety Management
• Prepare and give presentations to tenants and leaseholders on fire safety and prepare articles and advice on fire safety for inclusion within HRD's resident's newsletters.
• Meet with vulnerable tenants to provide them with advice on fire safety.
• Assist the Health and Safety manager in developing . click apply for full job details