HOWELLS SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Damp and mould Supervisor
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Role: Damp and Mould Supervisor - Social Housing Planned Works
Location: North London
Job 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.
Your responsibilities will include:
- 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
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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
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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 07502 427533.
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