Job Title: Independent Quality Controller
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Persimmon Homes Construction Team as an Independent Quality Controller. Reporting to the Divisional Construction Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our homes meet regulatory and warranty standards before completion with reference to the Persimmon Way. This is primarily a site-based role across the region, with some flexibility for home working when business needs allow.
What you’ll do as an Independent Quality Controller
* Conduct regular quality and compliance inspections across development sites.
* Produce clear, accurate reports identifying risks, non‑compliance and improvement actions.
* Monitor performance of subcontractors and site teams against agreed standards.
* Provide constructive feedback and coaching to support quality improvement.
* Investigate workflow or compliance issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
* Work collaboratively with construction, technical, commercial and buying teams to uphold build standards.
* Contribute to continuous improvement in line with the Persimmon Way.
This role is about raising standards through partnership and influence — not just inspection.
What experience do I need?
We’re open to candidates from a range of construction and quality‑related backgrounds.
* Experience in construction quality (or related background), inspection, compliance, or a similar technical role including residential, building control, social housing, engineering, retrofit, warranty inspection or other regulated construction environments.
* Knowledge of UK building regulations and warranty standards (or the ability to develop this quickly).
* Relevant construction, inspection or quality‑related qualifications — or equivalent practical experience.
* Strong report writing and communication skills.
* Confidence working independently while collaborating across multiple teams.
* A proactive, improvement‑focused mindset.
* A driving licence is required due to regional site travel. If you require reasonable adjustments to support this, please let us know — we are committed to making our recruitment process accessible.
Benefits
* 5* housebuilder – Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction.
* Life Cover & Contributory Pension.
* Health Care.
* B on us.
* Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high‑street discounts, wellbeing support, and more.
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