Job Description
Disrepair Supervisor Location: Manchester and Lancashire Salary: 40,000- 43,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, full-time The Opportunity We are working with an established roofing and property maintenance contractor to recruit an experienced Disrepair Supervisor covering properties across Manchester and Lancashire. This is a hands-on position overseeing disrepair works within occupied social housing properties. You will manage works from the initial inspection through to completion, coordinating tradespeople and subcontractors while ensuring each job is delivered safely, within the required timeframe and to the agreed standard. The successful candidate will need a good understanding of housing disrepair works, including experience interpreting Scott Schedules and managing repairs subject to fixed or legally agreed deadlines. Key Responsibilities Attend pre-start meetings and property inspections alongside clients to review the required works. Assess works against the relevant Scott Schedule and confirm the agreed scope. Plan and coordinate disrepair programmes, ensuring repairs are completed within contractual and legal timescales. Prepare clear work schedules and allocate jobs to directly employed tradespeople and subcontractors. Visit properties regularly to monitor progress, productivity, workmanship and health and safety compliance. Provide day-to-day supervision and support to operatives working across multiple properties. Carry out quality inspections during and following completion of the works. Identify defects, incomplete items or remedial works and ensure these are addressed promptly. Cost and code jobs accurately. Identify additional works that fall outside the original scope and prepare variation requests for client approval. Provide accurate cost breakdowns, written descriptions and photographic evidence for variations. Monitor operative compliance with company processes, including PDA use, vehicle checks and job upda