Damp, Mould & Disrepair Manager

Adecco Property Services division North is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a Housing Association based in Lancashire, in recruiting for a permanent Damp, Mould & Disrepair Lead.

Purpose

The postholder will lead the Damp and mould inspections and works to follow while dealing with the management of disrepair claims, financial settlements and further investigations to prevent any future financial losses .

Duties

• Be responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of the Damp, Mould & Disrepair team ensuring performance targets are met in line with business objectives i.e., ensuring inspections are completed in timeframes in line with HHSRS assessments of hazards.
• Manage the development, procurement, delivery, monitoring and review of all Damp, Mould & Disrepair works and projects;
• Maintain computerised records of the Housing Stock and other premises managed by the organisation, to ensure that the data we hold is kept fully up to date, reviewed, and utilised in decision making processes.
• Provide day-to-day technical advice to the organisations staff, contractors, and tenants on all Damp, Mould & Disrepair matters;
• Develop effective communication solutions for customers, staff and other stakeholders and ensure all enquiries and complaints are fully investigated & responded to appropriately within agreed target timescales;
• Ensure compliance with the Regulator of Social Housings Consumer Standards and Landlord's obligations in litigation and arbitration proceedings in areas of disrepair, statutory nuisance, and incidents of personal injury;
• Act as the organisations 'Expert Witness' and designated officer for disrepair cases including attending site, collaborating with external surveyors and solicitors, agreeing works, producing SCOTT Schedules and legal reports for court consideration complying with Civil Proceedings Protocol of Document Disclosure and attending court where necessary;

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or any professional qualification relevant to the field (BA, BSC, HND, HNC or other - construction, Built environment, HHSRS, EPC,DEA, sustainability, Building Surveying etc.)
• Management /Supervisory experience or qualification related to Construction Industry
• Excellent understanding of the RSH Homes Standard, Legislation in respect of Damp, Mould & Disrepair and Landlords Statutory Duties;
• Ability to diagnose building defects and make technical recommendations and initiate appropriate actions for resolution.
• Experience and knowledge of Repairs and maintenance methodologies within Housing sector ;
• Experience of contract management, budgeting and cost control - assets and housing
• IT literate and Good understanding of Microsoft Office tools and software
• Excellent communication skills -written/verbal
• Great interpersonal skills and customer facing experience into providing excellent service

Salary & Benefits

• £50-55,000
• 33 days holiday plus one extra for each year of service (max 5)
• Excellent pension