Quality Control Officer - 2 years fixed term

West of Scotland Housing Association; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Glasgow is seeking a Quality Control Officer for a fixed-term position to ensure the quality and safety of construction projects. The role involves conducting inspections, managing building works programs, and ensuring compliance with safety legislation. This opportunity offers a supportive work environment and promotes staff wellbeing through flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 40 days

Flexibility in hybrid working model

Comprehensive Employee Support Service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and supervising building works.
• Able to maintain accurate records and clear inspection reports.
• Experience in conducting internal and external building surveys.

Responsibilities

• Oversee condition, quality, and safety of construction works.
• Undertake regular inspections and produce detailed reports.
• Ensure specifications and standards are met on site.

Skills

Managing building works programmes

Collating and analysing information

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Carrying out building surveys

Dealing with tenants/occupiers

Job description

Location: West of Scotland Housing Association, G40 3QH

Salary: £40,635 - £44,619 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Quality Control Officer

2 years fixed term

Glasgow based (mix of home and office working)

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) puts customers at the heart of everything we do by listening to their views and caring about what matters to them. Our values (respect, inclusive, integrity, improvement and support) shape how we act, our decisions and the services we provide.

Our staff are at the heart of our business and we support them to be their best which is demonstrated with 84% of staff saying WSHA is a good place to work. We provide a friendly, inclusive environment and with the flexibility of a hybrid model of working (mix of home and office). Staff also benefit with a generous holiday allowance of 40 days and the option to work flexibly. We know that to deliver outstanding customer service, we must ensure our staff are happy, healthy and motivated and we put a strong focus on staff wellbeing which is reflected with our gold accreditation for Investors in People. All staff also have free access to a comprehensive Employee Support Service.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black or minority ethnic background.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme

We are looking for a Quality Control Officer to join our Development Team for 2 years, you will share our values and you will use them to guide the way you work on a daily basis. You will be accountable to our Development & Projects Manager to oversee the condition, quality, and safety of work on new build construction sites and across WSHA’s existing stock portfolio. Ensuring that building condition is recorded accurately, plans are followed correctly, and specifications and standards are met. Undertaking regular inspections, producing reports and monitoring works and materials

You should:

• Have proven experience of managing and supervising building works programmes including component replacements works

• Have the ability to collate and analyse information, maintain accurate written records and clear inspection reports

• Have knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation for the building industry.

• Have experience in carrying out internal and external building surveys including common areas

• Have experience of dealing with individual tenants/occupiers

Completed applications must be returned by Sunday 29th June 2025 @ 11pm

Provisional Interview date: Wednesday 16th July 2025