Damp and mould Supervisor

Howells Solutions Limited; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Healthy Homes Supervisor to lead damp and mould remediation across social housing stock in North London. The role covers inspections, defect diagnosis, and end-to-end management of remedial works with a focus on HHSRS and Awaab's Law compliance.

The position is temporary to permanent, offering a 37.5-hour week, office and site-based work, and a company vehicle for business use. Regular travel across the housing stock is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in social housing repairs, damp and mould, or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, diagnosis of defects and building pathology.
• Experience inspecting properties and managing remedial works.
• Familiarity with HHSRS, Awaab's Law and housing health and safety requirements.
• Experience managing contractors and cost/variation control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee damp and mould remediation, building repairs and property maintenance across a housing stock.
• Conduct pre-, in-progress and post-inspections; diagnose defects and identify root causes.
• Manage works orders, contractor performance, costs, variations and KPIs.
• Prepare specifications, scopes of work, schedules and technical reports.
• Attend site meetings with residents, contractors and internal teams; ensure safe, timely delivery.

Skills

Damp & mould

Social housing repairs

Property inspections

Contractor management

Cost management

Technical reports

HHSRS knowledge

Awaab's Law

Microsoft Office

Repairs management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Repairs management systems

Job description

Role: Damp and Mould Supervisor - Social Housing Planned Works
Location: North London
Jobe type: Temp-Perm position
Hourly Rate: £23 PAYE

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Healthy Homes Supervisor to join a busy housing repairs and property services team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in social housing repairs, damp and mould, property maintenance or asset management, who is confident carrying out inspections, diagnosing building defects and managing remedial works from start to finish.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring homes are safe, well maintained and compliant with current housing standards, including requirements around damp and mould, HHSRS and Awaab's Law.

The Role

As a Healthy Homes Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing a range of damp and mould remediation, building repairs, component replacements and property maintenance works across a housing stock.

• Carrying out pre-inspections, work-in-progress inspections and post-inspections
• Inspecting properties and diagnosing building defects
• Assessing damp, mould, condensation, ventilation, water ingress and excess cold
• Identifying root causes and recommending appropriate remedial works
• Preparing specifications, scopes of work, schedules and technical reports
• Raising and managing works orders for contractors and internal operatives
• Managing works from initial inspection through to completion
• Monitoring contractor and operative performance, quality, costs, variations and KPIs
• Reviewing Schedule of Rates (SOR) coding, variations and technical recommendations
• Preparing quotations and specifications for works outside existing SOR provisions
• Attending site meetings with residents, contractors and internal teams where required
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, within agreed timescales, budget and quality standards
• Assessing and managing risks relating to damp and mould, water ingress, structural defects, ventilation and general building issues
• Supporting complaints, insurance claims and technical enquiries by providing relevant reports and information
• Maintaining accurate inspection records, photographs and supporting documentation
• Working closely with housing, asset management, property services and contractors to resolve complex cases
• Maintaining a high level of customer service and positive resident engagement

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• At least 5 years' experience within social housing repairs, property maintenance, damp and mould, or asset management
• Strong knowledge of building construction, building pathology and defect diagnosis
• Practical experience dealing with damp, mould, condensation, ventilation and water ingress
• Experience carrying out property inspections and independently managing remedial works
• Good knowledge of HHSRS, Awaab's Law and housing health and safety requirements
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM, asbestos management and general health & safety legislation
• Experience managing contractors, DLO operatives and specialist contractors
• Understanding of Schedule of Rates, variations and cost management
• The ability to produce clear technical reports, specifications and scopes of work
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and property/repairs management systems
• The confidence to work independently and make sound technical decisions
• A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach

What's on Offer?

• Temporary to Permanent opportunity
• 37.5 hours per week
• Office and site-based position
• Company vehicle provided for business use
• Regular travel across the housing stock
• Opportunity to work in a key Healthy Homes / Damp & Mould focused role
• A varied position combining technical inspections, contractor management and resident-facing work

Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence required. A DBS check may also be required.

If you have a strong background in social housing repairs, damp and mould, property inspections or building maintenance and are looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.

If you would like to know more detail about this position please call .