Derbyshire County Council
Quality Control Inspector - Construction
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Closing date: 04 October 2026
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We are seeking a dedicated and motivated professional to join our team of Housing specialists, playing a key role in delivering the council's Housing Capital Investment Programme.
The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking quality control inspections of construction and improvement works, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
The role also involves monitoring and enforcing health and safety requirements across a range of complex construction activities, while providing expert technical advice and support throughout the lifecycle of housing improvement projects.
- applicants must have a minimum of five years' experience working within the construction industry, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality construction, maintenance, or improvement projects
- strong understanding of current housing issues, relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and construction industry best practice is essential
- you will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective working relationships with contractors, colleagues, residents, and a wide range of stakeholders
- the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound technical decisions is essential to success in this role
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Wayne Stokes, Capital Contract Manager, at wayne.stokes@chesterfield.gov.uk.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality housing improvements and making a positive difference to residents' homes and communities, we would love to hear from you.
When completing your application, please ensure you demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
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How To Apply
CVs are not accepted for this vacancy, please download and complete the application form and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
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