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MMP Consultancy are working with a respected Local Authority to recruit a Principal Surveyor to manage and deliver a varied caseload within their operational land and property portfolio. Title: Principal Surveyor Locations: Northamptonshire Contract: Interim - Long Term (Perm Potential) Hybrid: On Site with some office Rate: 47.20 per hour This is a key senior role that will see you lead on high value negotiations, manage complex leasehold acquisitions and disposals, and drive best value from council assets. You will play a critical part in delivering strategic property services, supporting financial sustainability through the disposal of surplus sites, and advising on service improvements aligned with the council's corporate objective including its drive towards Carbon Neutrality by 2030 . Key Responsibilities: Lead leasehold negotiations for acquisitions and disposals, including recommendations to the Senior Asset Manager. Manage a caseload of complex, high-value landlord & tenant matters , including rent reviews, lease renewals, and break clauses using RICS valuation methodology. Deliver the annual asset valuation programme , liaising with external valuers, finance teams, and auditors to meet key reporting deadlines. Advise on occupancy agreements, compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) , and sensitive service delivery improvements. Prepare reports for Executive and Delegated Decisions, ensuring clarity and technical accuracy. Support the disposal of surplus assets , including large-scale strategic sites and sustainable urban extensions. Provide coaching and development support to a Trainee Estates Surveyor , helping them progress professionally. Contribute to corporate goals including environmental targets, compliance, and customer service improvement. About You: MRICS qualified with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience. Proven track record in public sector asset management or complex commercial surveying roles. Strong knowledge of Landlord & Tenant legislation , and demonstrable experience with RICS valuation methods (residual, investment, comparable). Experience delivering strategic site disposals , including working with agents and specialist consultants. Skilled in preparing professional, concise reports and presenting to a range of internal and external stakeholders. Able to lead and inspire others, particularly in mentoring or supervisory roles. Confident working both independently and collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams. Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to transport.

MMP Consultancy are working with a respected Local Authority to recruit a Principal Surveyor to manage and deliver a varied caseload within their operational land and property portfolio. Title: Principle Surveyor Locations: Northamptonshire Contract: Interim - Long Term (Perm Potential) Hybrid: On Site with some office Rate: 47.20 per hour This is a key senior role that will see you lead on high value negotiations, manage complex leasehold acquisitions and disposals, and drive best value from council assets. You will play a critical part in delivering strategic property services, supporting financial sustainability through the disposal of surplus sites, and advising on service improvements aligned with the council's corporate objective including its drive towards Carbon Neutrality by 2030 . Key Responsibilities: Lead leasehold negotiations for acquisitions and disposals, including recommendations to the Senior Asset Manager. Manage a caseload of complex, high-value landlord & tenant matters , including rent reviews, lease renewals, and break clauses using RICS valuation methodology. Deliver the annual asset valuation programme , liaising with external valuers, finance teams, and auditors to meet key reporting deadlines. Advise on occupancy agreements, compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) , and sensitive service delivery improvements. Prepare reports for Executive and Delegated Decisions, ensuring clarity and technical accuracy. Support the disposal of surplus assets , including large-scale strategic sites and sustainable urban extensions. Provide coaching and development support to a Trainee Estates Surveyor , helping them progress professionally. Contribute to corporate goals including environmental targets, compliance, and customer service improvement. About You: MRICS qualified with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience. Proven track record in public sector asset management or complex commercial surveying roles. Strong knowledge of Landlord & Tenant legislation , and demonstrable experience with RICS valuation methods (residual, investment, comparable). Experience delivering strategic site disposals , including working with agents and specialist consultants. Skilled in preparing professional, concise reports and presenting to a range of internal and external stakeholders. Able to lead and inspire others, particularly in mentoring or supervisory roles. Confident working both independently and collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams. Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to transport.

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Leasehold Manager to join a busy Housing Service on an interim basis. This is a key role focused on managing the council's leasehold and shared ownership portfolio - ensuring statutory compliance, financial accuracy, and excellent customer service to residents. You'll take ownership of service charge management, lease compliance, and Section 20 consultation processes, while leading on the resolution of complex leasehold queries and disputes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced and customer-focused environment. The Role - Lead on the management of leasehold and shared ownership properties, ensuring compliance with lease terms, legislation, and council policies. - Prepare, review, and issue accurate annual service charge and major works invoices in line with statutory and contractual requirements. - Manage Section 20 consultation processes for planned and major works, ensuring full legal compliance and effective communication with leaseholders. - Handle complex leasehold enquiries, complaints, and disputes, working collaboratively with finance, legal, and technical teams. - Monitor and recover service charge arrears, taking appropriate recovery action where necessary. - Provide expert advice on leasehold matters to colleagues across the housing service and senior management. - Represent the council at First-Tier Tribunal hearings and other legal proceedings as required. - Support continuous service improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance customer experience. Key Requirements - Proven experience managing leasehold or shared ownership portfolios within a local authority or housing association. - Strong knowledge of leasehold law, including Section 20 consultation, service charge legislation, and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. - Excellent numerical, analytical, and financial management skills. - Confident communicator with the ability to handle challenging conversations and build effective relationships with leaseholders, contractors, and internal teams. - Experience resolving disputes and representing cases at tribunal level desirable. - Proficient in housing management systems and Microsoft Office applications. - Ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed) By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager (Capital Works) to work with a local authority based in West London. This will be an interim position paying £400p/d Umbrella. My client is looking for someone who can manage the delivery of services in a timely and proactive way, to ensure that they are well coordinated, embed a culture of customer focus, innovation, drive continuous improvement and deliver value for money. Purpose Of The Role: The post holder is 1 of 2 Senior Project Manager (Capital Works) to support delivery of the activities within Capital Works Delivery to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, and the department maximises its contribution to the council's strategic objectives. Lead on the efficient delivery of all construction related activities (predominantly RIBA work stages 4 - 6) including leading a team of staff on the day-to-day planning, supervision, direction and monitoring of construction operations, ensuring that projects (tasks) are delivered in a timely and sustainable manner, whilst achieving project targets and meeting customer expectations. Be accountable for construction activities particularly focused on ensuring projects are properly administered and delivered to the highest quality and standards, minimising disruption to residents and other stakeholders, whilst driving best value for the Council, leaseholders and other affected stakeholders. Prepare and present to internal and external stakeholders, timely, relevant and accurate reports on projects and/or the Investment Programmes. Promote and ensure sites follow good Project governance through the policies and procedures laid out by Council. Develop and maintain effective and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and to promote and protect the reputation of the council whilst remaining customer focused and in line with the core policies and values. Deputise for the Senior Construction Manager and attend meetings as required. Ensure team members maintain excellent project (Task) related records of general administration, quality, financial, meeting minutes, variations, guarantees and warranties, drawings and the like and demand the same discipline from other project (Task) team members. To work closely with the Senior Construction Manager and Commercial and Quality Assurance Manager to ensure accurate reporting for team to consolidate month end performance and ensure programmes and costings are in line with forecasts. To be the 'key influence' in a robust decision making process and leader in the partnering ethos. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Responsibilities Develop and maintain systems, processes and documentation to ensure team members properly fulfil the role under the Term Partnering Agreements. Track and report on the progress of all Task Orders from Commencement Order through to rectification of defects, final account and handover to the Building Maintenance and Mechanical and Electrical teams. Record and present Service Provider KPI performance against the criteria defined in the KPI Handbook. Work collaboratively with the Service Provider to ensure minimum acceptable standards are achieved and performance is continuously improved Operational Responsibilities Lead and develop the team and ensure that the Senior Construction Manager is properly informed and involved as appropriate, through the provision of timely, relevant and accurate management information, guidance and reports. Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand risks and priorities for Tasks within the Investment Programme. Develop and implement clear objectives for the Client Representative Team members. Provide accurate and relevant management information for all aspects of the Construction phase, highlighting issues and engaging with internal and external stakeholders to resolve them. Escalate matters to the Senior Construction Manager and Commercial and Quality Manager as appropriate. Ensure that Task and Programme risks are properly analysed, and that timely action is taken to eliminate or mitigate as appropriate. Ensure that all works comply with the specified standards, quality, regulatory standards, legislation and best working practice. Ensure adherence to the requirements of the Partnering Agreement both the team and service providers. Represent the Council in all matters relating to any Task Order(s) by: - Fulfilling the functions described in the Partnering Terms and other Partnering Documents; Calling, organising, and attending Core Group meetings subject to an Early Warning Notice associated with any relevant Task Order(s); Contributing to the development and maintenance of systems, processes and documentation that will enable the efficient production of accurate reports for the Senior Construction Manager and Commercial and Quality Manager; Ensure the team members respond to any Service Provider notification of an agreed event giving rise to an extension of time and/or unavoidable work or expenditure, including any Service Provider's proposal to minimise adverse effects (in accordance with the Risk Register) within 20 Working Days. Ensure any time and cost consequences are responded to by Capital Works Delivery Team within 20 Working Days. Budget Responsibilities Delegated from Senior Construction Manager Staffing £15m Procurement £750k Title: Senior Project Manager (Capital Works) Rate: £400p/d Location: West London

Healthcare Planning and Property Manager Location: Newcastle Interim or permanent Salary equivalent : £53168 - £62001 Our client is looking for a Senior professional to join their Capital Works department within a healthcare environment. The Role: Provide and manage an efficient and effective planning function for Trust funded projects, encompassing capital planning, project management and a full commissioning service. Lead role in detailed medical planning working with clinical users and the design teams to produce plans for clinical accommodation. To be a lead role in project management on behalf the Trust and organisation of the commissioning programme. Detailed medical planning of the decant and refurbishment schemes associated with new build and refurbishment projects and commissioning of these schemes. Line manager for multiple projects. Management of multiple user groups (i.e. Trust staff representatives) for the new build, decant schemes and refurbishment schemes. Responsibility for representing the Trust to external organisations i.e. PFI Company, Local Authority, Health and Safety Executive To manage the operational delivery of the Trust property management services, transactions and projects in relation to the negotiation of occupational agreements, acquisitions, disposals and in the operational implementation of the estates strategy. Managing the programmes of lease renewals, rent reviews, service charges and other leasehold time-related matters and ensuring the supporting property database is maintained, accurate and up to date. Supporting projects from business case stage to the point of acquiring premises and to provide assistance on the project management of accommodation issues. To advise colleagues and clients on property management matters, linking closely with legal advisors to ensure that the Trust minimises its exposure to risks arising from its occupation of leased accommodation, both at the time of acquisition and throughout the lifecycle of the property. Ensure that all Trust owned or occupied property is managed in order that space utilisation is maximised. Qualifications & Experience Educated to Degree level in an Estates related discipline or an equivalent level plus extensive experience (Master's level equivalent) in the planning environment related to major capital projects. Professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or MCIOB. Extensive experience in the planning environment related to major changes in service provision and delivery of capital projects. Detailed knowledge and training of project management (Prince 2, PMP or similar) Experience of managing large and complex developments. Strong interpersonal skills. Operational management experience of a large organisation. Experience of working within a NHS environment and their legislations Desirable requirements Knowledge of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) processes Understanding of NHS structures and decision making. Comprehensive understanding of local planning. If you are interested, please can you apply immediately