Damp & Mould Manager

Goodman Masson are currently working with a social housing organisation in Essex to recruit for an interim Damp & Mould Manager.

Pay Rate: £350 - £450 per day Umbrella

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Damp & Mould Manager to join a dynamic housing maintenance team. This is a key interim leadership role, responsible for managing a high-performing team delivering effective, compliant, and resident-focused damp, mould, and condensation (DMC) services. The successful candidate will ensure works are delivered to cost, quality, and time, while minimising asset risk, maximising resident satisfaction, and maintaining compliance with housing regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead investigations and diagnose complex defects, differentiating between condensation and structural issues.
• Ensure written reports and remedial works are completed promptly in line with statutory deadlines.
• Oversee day-to-day operational management of DMC processes, ensuring KPIs for inspections, repairs, and quality are achieved.
• Manage external contractors, monitoring performance against contractual obligations and ensuring value for money.
• Control the budget for DMC activities, authorising invoices, contract variations, and payments.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations, CDM requirements, and asbestos protocols.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of surveyors and advisors, promoting high performance and accountability.
• Maintain accurate data, analyse team and contractor performance, and identify trends to improve service delivery.

Person Specification:
Essential:

• Minimum of 3 years experience managing a frontline maintenance or construction team, including contractors.
• Formal technical qualification (HNC/HND, Level 3 vocational qualification, or equivalent) in Building, Surveying, or Construction Management.
• Expert knowledge of UK housing legislation, including HHSRS, Decent Homes Standard, and DMC regulations.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge (risk assessments, method statements, CDM 2015 duties).
• Exceptional diagnostic skills for identifying complex building defects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for managing resident interactions and contractor negotiations.

Desirable:

• Experience managing responsive repairs, voids, and capital works programs.
• Professional membership in relevant bodies (e.g., CIH, CIOB, RICS, BESA).
• Proven experience preparing technical specifications and performance reports.

If this role is of interest, please email over your CV to (url removed)