Damp & Mould Supervisor

Wates Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/allowance

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

Wates Group is seeking a proactive Damp & Mould Supervisor to oversee damp, mould and disrepair-related works across our housing stock in Birmingham. You will lead teams, manage investigations, and ensure works meet high-quality standards while maintaining safety and customer satisfaction.

In this role you will coordinate with residents, surveyors and contractors, ensuring efficient delivery and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• SSSTS – essential.
• Strong background in property maintenance, repairs or building pathology.
• Proven experience supervising damp & mould works in housing or similar environments.
• Driving licence is required to access multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of damp, mould and disrepair cases across Birmingham area.
• Supervise operatives and subcontractors; drive productivity, quality and compliance.
• Manage investigations, remedial programmes and repairs from diagnosis to completion.
• Carry out post-inspections, quality audits and validation checks.

Skills

SSSTS

Property maintenance

Full UK driving licence

Communication & organisation

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a relevant trade

Job description

Join Our Team – Damp & Mould Supervisor (Birmingham)

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Damp & Mould Supervisor to oversee the delivery of damp, mould, and disrepair-related works across our housing stock in Croydon. This role is ideal for someone with strong property maintenance knowledge and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality homes for our residents.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading teams while ensuring excellent customer outcomes, this could be your next great opportunity.

Your Role Will Include

• Taking ownership of damp, mould, and disrepair cases across a designated area in Birmingham, ensuring works are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Supervising operatives and subcontractors, driving productivity, quality, and compliance across all remedial works.
• Managing damp and mould investigations, remedial programmes, and associated repair works from diagnosis through to completion.
• Carrying out post-inspections, quality audits, and validation checks to ensure works meet required standards.
• Monitoring and enforcing health & safety compliance across all sites and activities.
• Managing customer concerns and complaints, ensuring issues are resolved professionally and sensitively.
• Liaising with residents, surveyors, planners, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Monitoring performance, managing workloads, and supporting continuous service improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all damp and mould cases are progressed in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

• SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) – essential.
• Strong background in property maintenance, repairs, building pathology, or a relevant trade with a good understanding of damp and mould remediation.
• NVQ Level 2 in a relevant trade or construction discipline (desirable).
• Proven experience supervising repairs, maintenance, damp & mould works, or disrepair projects within social housing or a similar environment.
• Ability to manage workloads independently and prioritise multiple cases effectively.
• Excellent communication, organisation, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of damp, condensation, ventilation, and associated property defects.
• Full UK driving licence.

What You'll Get

• Responsibility for managing a dedicated pipeline of damp and mould cases with autonomy and support.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for career development, training, and progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including company vehicle or allowance, pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks due to the nature of the work.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt into the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available; please contact us at [e-mail].