Major Damp Manager

Vivid Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd in London is seeking an experienced Major Damp Manager to oversee damp and mould case management across a social housing portfolio. The role covers diagnosis through to remedial works, with close collaboration with residents, contractors and internal teams to ensure high standards and timely outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Awaab's Law, case management experience and a track record of delivering complex property maintenance projects within social

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing damp and mould in social housing.
• Strong knowledge of Awaab's Law and housing disrepair legislation.
• Ability to diagnose building defects and specify remedial works.
• Experience working with contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Strong case management skills with drive to completion.
• Experience managing complex property maintenance or building defects.
• Excellent communication and resident engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex damp and mould cases across a social housing portfolio.
• Conduct site visits to assess property conditions and investigate reported issues.
• Diagnose building defects and identify root causes of damp and mould problems.
• Specify and oversee remedial works to ensure long-term resolution.
• Ensure compliance with Awaab's Law and relevant housing disrepair legislation.
• Coordinate and manage contractors delivering remedial and repair works.
• Monitor project progress, quality and performance against agreed timescales.
• Liaise with residents throughout the lifecycle of cases, providing updates and managing expectations.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure effective case management and resolution.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting relating to property defects and remedial programmes.

Skills

Damp management

Mould remediation

Awaab's Law

Housing disrepair

Case management

Resident engagement

Contractor liaison

Site visits

Education

Building Surveying degree

Job description

Major Damp Manager

London / Interim Contract

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Major Damp Manager to oversee the management of complex damp and mould cases across a social housing portfolio in London.

This highly operational role will involve taking ownership of cases from initial diagnosis through to completion of remedial works. You will work closely with residents, contractors and internal teams to ensure that property defects are identified accurately, appropriate solutions are specified and works are delivered to the required standard.

A key focus of the role will be ensuring compliance with Awaab's Law and wider housing disrepair legislation. The successful candidate will play an important role in improving housing conditions, mitigating risk and ensuring residents receive an effective and responsive service.

This position would suit an experienced housing professional, building surveyor or property maintenance specialist with a strong background in managing damp and mould programmes within a social housing environment.

Main responsibilities

• Manage complex damp and mould cases across a social housing portfolio
• Conduct site visits to assess property conditions and investigate reported issues
• Diagnose building defects and identify root causes of damp and mould problems
• Specify and oversee remedial works to ensure long-term resolution
• Ensure compliance with Awaab's Law and relevant housing disrepair legislation
• Coordinate and manage contractors delivering remedial and repair works
• Monitor project progress, quality and performance against agreed timescales
• Liaise with residents throughout the lifecycle of cases, providing updates and managing expectations
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure effective case management and resolution
• Maintain accurate records and reporting relating to property defects and remedial programmes

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience managing damp and mould cases within social housing
• Strong knowledge of Awaab's Law and housing disrepair legislation
• Ability to diagnose building defects and specify remedial works
• Experience working closely with contractors and internal stakeholders
• Strong case management skills with the ability to drive works through to completion
• Experience managing complex property maintenance or building defect issues
• Excellent communication and resident engagement skills

Desirable

• Team management experience
• Building Surveying degree
• Building surveying, asset management or property maintenance background

The offer

• Interim contract opportunity
• London-based role
• Social housing environment
• Immediate opportunity to support the management of complex damp and mould cases
• Operational role with regular site visits and stakeholder engagement

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on residents' living conditions while supporting compliance and property improvement objectives within a busy social housing organisation. If you have experience managing complex damp and mould programmes and are looking for your next interim assignment,