The Oyster Partnership

Overview Interim FM lead required to manage a district council property portfolio (community buildings, public conveniences, pavilions, offices). This role will focus on FM delivery, contract compliance, and supporting a live FM re-procurement, alongside overseeing minor works projects. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day FM service delivery and contractor performance Ensure statutory and technical compliance across the estate Lead and support FM contract management and compliance reporting Support FM re-procurement process (specification, tender, evaluation) Manage minor works/projects (e.g. refurbishments, car parks, drainage) Provide leadership to the FM/surveying team Key Requirements Strong FM leadership experience (Head of FM / Senior FM level) Background in Local Government / NHS / public sector estate Proven experience in: FM contract management Procurement/re-procurement of FM services Statutory compliance (H&S, fire, asbestos, etc.) Ability to hit the ground running in a public sector environment

Lead critical building safety projects shaping safer homes. Building Safety Project Manager Role: Building Safety Project Manager Rate: 500+ per day (outside IR35) Contract Type: Interim Contract, flexible full time or part time Contract Length: 6 months Working Arrangements: Hybrid, approximately one day per week on site depending on business needs Overview An exciting opportunity to join a well regarded social housing provider delivering a programme of high value building safety and cladding remediation works. This role will lead on the pre construction phase of multiple medium and high rise schemes, ensuring projects are fully scoped, compliant, and ready for delivery while securing funding and managing key stakeholders across the programme. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and delivery of cladding remediation and building safety projects across a portfolio of residential buildings. Manage pre construction activities including surveys, specification writing, tendering, and programme development. Lead and coordinate funding applications to Homes England and related schemes. Oversee external consultants including architects, engineers, and cost consultants to ensure high quality and compliant design solutions. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Building Safety Act, CDM regulations, and associated frameworks. Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure effective risk management, reporting, and delivery of key milestones. Monitor budgets, timelines, and risks across projects, providing clear updates to senior leadership. Support procurement activities and contractor mobilisation in line with organisational processes. Contribute to team development, helping to shape future resourcing including additional project and commercial support. Applicant Essentials Essential Proven experience delivering building safety or cladding remediation projects within residential settings. Strong understanding of building safety legislation and regulatory frameworks including CDM and the Building Safety Act. Experience managing pre construction phases including design development and procurement. Demonstrable experience working with external consultants and multidisciplinary teams. Experience supporting or leading funding applications to government schemes. Strong project management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable Experience working within a social housing provider environment. Relevant qualifications in construction, project management, or building surveying such as RICS or CIOB. Knowledge of asset management or compliance systems. How do I apply for this Building Safety Project Manager position? If this Building Safety Project Manager role is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this Building Safety Project Manager position, click apply and enter your details with your updated CV.

Lead building and fire safety across a high profile housing portfolio. Building and Fire Safety Manager Role: Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager Rate: 600 per day inside IR35 Contract Type: Interim, Full Time Location: Essex, South East England Contract Length: 6 months Working Arrangements: Hybrid, with office attendance required Closing Date: 26th June 2026 Overview A leading social housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager to oversee compliance across a diverse residential portfolio, including high risk buildings. This role will play a critical part in ensuring all assets meet current legislative standards while strengthening systems, processes and safety culture across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with all relevant building and fire safety legislation, regulations and best practice. Develop and implement policies, procedures, management plans and operational workflows. Lead the implementation of a comprehensive Building Safety Management System. Provide expert advice and support to Accountable Persons and the Principal Accountable Person. Oversee the development and delivery of Building Safety Case Reports and supporting evidence. Ensure Fire Risk Assessments are completed, reviewed and actioned effectively. Manage and monitor all fire and building safety actions through to completion. Establish performance monitoring systems and report on key performance indicators. Support the development of resident engagement strategies relating to building safety. Manage complaints relating to fire and building safety, ensuring appropriate corrective actions. Maintain accurate, robust and auditable building safety records. Essential Degree in Fire Engineering, Building Construction, Building Surveying or a related discipline Level 4 qualification in fire safety Membership of a professional body such as IFE, IFSM, RICS or IOSH Extensive experience managing building and fire safety compliance Strong experience working with high risk residential buildings In depth knowledge of building and fire safety legislation and its practical application Proven experience managing Fire Risk Assessments and associated remedial actions Experience managing contractors, consultants and compliance programmes Desirable Experience within a social housing provider Experience supporting Accountable Persons under the Building Safety Act Strong track record of implementing safety management systems How do I apply for this Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager position? If this Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager role is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this position, click apply and enter your details with your updated CV.

An established and long-standing firm of Chartered Surveyors is seeking to appoint a Commercial Surveyor to support its agency and professional services team across Essex and the wider South East. With a heritage spanning over 200 years, the business operates as a focused commercial property consultancy specialising in both commercial property and development land. The firm has built a strong market presence through a clear, measured approach to growth and a reputation for delivering high-quality, strategic advice. The team works collaboratively across multiple offices, combining strong local market expertise with a diverse client base that includes private investors, developers, corporates, lenders, and public sector organisations. The role sits primarily within the agency team and will involve advising clients, undertaking viewings, facilitating lease negotiations and progressing transactions through to completion. It is a client-facing, market-led position with responsibility for building relationships, generating new instructions and contributing to the continued growth of the business. Alongside agency work, the role also provides exposure to the professional services side of the practice, including rent reviews, lease renewals, valuations, development advice and elements of property management, offering a well-rounded and varied instruction base. About You: Experience in commercial property, ideally with an agency background RICS qualified or working towards qualification Confident in a client-facing environment Commercially minded, proactive and relationship-driven This is a strong opportunity for a surveyor seeking a broad, market-facing role within a well-established consultancy that combines long-term heritage with clear ambitions for future growth across London and the South East.

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Client Accountant to take ownership of a portfolio of large-scale commercial assets, including a flagship property with a 3.2m annual service charge budget. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and strong stakeholder engagement across a complex and high-value portfolio. This position sits at the heart of the client relationship. Success in this role depends not only on technical accounting excellence but also on the ability to develop strong, collaborative client relationships. You will play a key role in shaping client confidence, providing strategic financial insight, and ensuring best-in-class service delivery across prestigious commercial assets. Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Full ownership of service charge accounting for a portfolio of commercial properties. Management of a major asset with a 3.2m service charge budget, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation. Production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with client and regulatory requirements. Preparation and review of service charge budgets, year-end reconciliations, and variance analysis. Client Relationship Management Act as a primary point of contact for key clients, building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships. Present financial information clearly and confidently to non-finance stakeholders, including asset managers and investors. Provide proactive financial insight and recommendations to support client decision-making. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with property management, FM teams, and external auditors to ensure seamless financial operations. Support and influence operational teams with financial expertise to drive efficiencies and cost control. Compliance & Governance Ensure all accounting practices comply with relevant legislation and best practice (e.g., RICS service charge guidelines). Maintain robust financial controls across all assets. Leadership & Mentorship Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members where required. Support continuous process improvement and best practice within the client accounting function. Qualifications Proven experience in client/service charge accounting within commercial property. Demonstrable experience managing large and complex portfolios, ideally including high-value service charge budgets. Strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent attention to detail. Exceptional client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust at all levels. Confident in presenting financial information and influencing stakeholders. Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused. Required Skills Strong technical accounting knowledge. Excellent attention to detail. Exceptional client-facing and communication skills. Ability to build credibility and trust at all levels. Confident in presenting financial information. Highly organised and proactive.

Capital Projects Surveyor Role: Capital Projects and Project Management Surveyor Rate: £450.00 per day (Umbrella) Contract Type: Interim, Full Time Location: Essex Contract Length: 6 months (plus extension) Working Arrangements: Minimum 3 days per week in the office Closing Date: 21st June 2026 Capital Projects Surveyor Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Capital Projects and Project Management Surveyor to join a well established social housing provider on an initial interim basis. This role will work closely with senior leadership to deliver a programme of capital projects across a diverse property portfolio. The position requires a confident and proactive individual who can manage multiple projects, engage stakeholders effectively and ensure successful delivery from inception through to completion. Capital Projects Surveyor Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of capital projects including refurbishments, repairs, roofing and minor works across the portfolio. Act as Contract Administrator, managing external consultants and overseeing project delivery through all RIBA stages. Undertake detailed building surveys and condition assessments to identify and prioritise maintenance and investment requirements. Prepare specifications, scopes of works, tender documentation and cost estimates to support project delivery. Work closely with internal teams to align priorities, optimise resources and ensure effective service delivery. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. Provide professional advice on complex property and asset management matters to support decision making. Ensure all projects comply with relevant legislation, health and safety standards and industry best practice. Capital Projects Surveyor Applicant Essentials Essential MRICS qualified or equivalent professional qualification Strong experience delivering capital projects and managing building works from concept to completion Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex programmes of work Strong knowledge of construction contracts, CDM regulations and associated legislation Experience producing specifications, scopes of work and managing tender processes Desirable Experience working within a social housing provider Experience supporting asset management strategies and reinvestment programmes How do I apply for this Capital Projects Surveyor position? If this Capital Projects and Project Management Surveyor role is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this Capital Projects and Project Management Surveyor position click apply and enter your details with your updated CV. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process, so feel free to apply in any way that suits you via WhatsApp, video message, CV the more creative the better.

Lead building and fire safety across a high profile housing portfolio Building and Fire Safety Manager Role: Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager Rate: £600 per day inside IR35 Contract Type: Interim, Full Time Location: Essex, South East England Contract Length: 6 months Working Arrangements: Hybrid, with office attendance required (1 3 days) Closing Date: 17 June 2026 Building and Fire Safety Manager Overview A leading social housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager to oversee compliance across a diverse residential portfolio, including high risk buildings. This role will play a critical part in ensuring all assets meet current legislative standards while strengthening systems, processes and safety culture across the organisation. Building and Fire Safety Manager Key Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with all relevant building and fire safety legislation, regulations and best practice. Develop and implement policies, procedures, management plans and operational workflows. Lead the implementation of a comprehensive Building Safety Management System. Provide expert advice and support to Accountable Persons and the Principal Accountable Person. Oversee the development and delivery of Building Safety Case Reports and supporting evidence. Ensure Fire Risk Assessments are completed, reviewed and actioned effectively. Manage and monitor all fire and building safety actions through to completion. Establish performance monitoring systems and report on key performance indicators. Support the development of resident engagement strategies relating to building safety. Manage complaints relating to fire and building safety, ensuring appropriate corrective actions. Maintain accurate, robust and auditable building safety records. Building and Fire Safety Manager Essentials Essential Degree in Fire Engineering, Building Construction, Building Surveying or a related discipline Level 4 qualification in fire safety Membership of a professional body such as IFE, IFSM, RICS or IOSH Extensive experience managing building and fire safety compliance Strong experience working with high risk residential buildings In depth knowledge of building and fire safety legislation and its practical application Proven experience managing Fire Risk Assessments and associated remedial actions Experience managing contractors, consultants and compliance programmes Desirable Experience within a social housing provider Experience supporting Accountable Persons under the Building Safety Act Strong track record of implementing safety management systems How do I apply for this Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager position? If this Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager role is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this position, click apply and enter your details with your updated CV. We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process, so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.