Clerk of works

Clerk of Works - Damp and Mould

Location: Sutton - Greater London
Contract Length: Temporary
Rate: PAYE: £247.14 per day - Umbrella LTD: £324.99 per day

On behalf of our Local Authority client, we are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join their team in a rewarding role supporting the delivery of essential public services across the borough.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced construction, housing, or surveying professionals with a strong background in social housing repairs, damp & mould inspections, contractor management, and quality assurance.

The successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring remedial and maintenance works are completed to the highest standards across residential housing stock.

Key Responsibilities:
Carry out detailed inspections of social housing properties and communal areas
Assess completed works for quality, compliance, and workmanship standards
Identify issues relating to damp, mould, fire safety, structural defects, and repairs
Monitor contractors and ensure works are completed in line with specifications
Sign off completed remedial and maintenance works where appropriate
Produce detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate records
Support planned maintenance and compliance programmes
Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders across multiple sites
Provide technical advice and recommendations on future maintenance requirementsCandidate Requirements To be considered, candidates should have:

Previous experience as a Clerk of Works, Building Inspector, Building Surveyor, or similar
Strong knowledge of building repairs, maintenance, and construction standards
Experience within social housing, local authority, or public sector environments
Understanding of damp & mould regulations and building safety compliance
Experience monitoring contractors and enforcing quality standards
Excellent communication and report-writing skills
Ability to work independently across multiple properties/sites
Experience within planned maintenance or major works programmes is highly desirableIf interested and have any questions please contact Josh Hull on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)