Damp & Mould Supervisor – Social Housing Repairs

Daniel Owen Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking an experienced Damp & Mould Supervisor to join a busy Social Housing Property Services team in North West London. This temporary-to-permanent role oversees damp, mould and broader repairs, ensuring accurate diagnosis, high-quality work, and timely delivery.

You will liaise with residents, contractors, surveyors and internal teams to manage damp and mould issues and provide a professional, responsive service. Immediate start available subject to checks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within social housing is essential.
• Previous experience in a Damp & Mould, Healthy Homes, Repairs, Property Services or Building Maintenance environment.
• Experience supervising contractors, operatives or property services teams.
• Strong understanding of damp, mould, condensation and building defects.
• Knowledge of HHSRS and Awaab's Law.
• Experience carrying out property inspections and identifying defects.
• Ability to assess repair requirements and recommend appropriate remedial works.
• Strong understanding of housing repairs and maintenance processes.
• Excellent communication and resident-facing skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a wider property services team.
• A proactive approach to resolving issues and ensuring works are completed within required timescales.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the delivery of damp, mould and associated property repairs across a social housing stock.
• Carry out pre-inspections, work-in-progress inspections and post-inspections.
• Undertake investigations and assist with the diagnosis of damp, mould and building-related defects.
• Identify the root cause of damp and mould issues and recommend appropriate remedial works.
• Monitor contractors and operatives to ensure works are completed safely, correctly and within agreed timescales.
• Prepare and review specifications, scopes of work and schedules where required.
• Ensure remedial works comply with relevant standards, policies and procedures.
• Monitor outstanding damp and mould cases and ensure they are progressed appropriately.
• Work closely with residents, providing clear updates and maintaining good communication throughout the repair process.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases to the relevant management teams.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, findings, remedial works and outcomes.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with Awaab's Law, HHSRS and relevant housing standards.
• Liaise with internal teams including Repairs, Housing Management, Surveying and Compliance.
• Support the identification and resolution of recurring property defects.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are adhered to across all works.
• Provide regular updates and reports on the progress of damp and mould cases.

Skills

Social housing experience

Damp & mould knowledge

Contractor supervision

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Inspection & defects

Record keeping

Independent & team work

Proactive problem solving

HHSRS knowledge

Awaab's Law knowledge

Job description

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking an experienced Damp & Mould Supervisor to join a busy Social Housing Property Services team in North West London. This temporary-to-permanent role oversees damp, mould and broader repairs, ensuring accurate diagnosis, high-quality work, and timely delivery.

You will liaise with residents, contractors, surveyors and internal teams to manage damp and mould issues and provide a professional, responsive service. Immediate start available subject to checks.