Quality Assurance Officer Capital Programme

Job Title:Capital Programme Quality Assurance Officer

Salary:33531 - 38052 per annum

Grade:D

Contract Type:Permanent

Working Hours:37 Hours - Full Time Monday - Friday

About the Department

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and therefore we are seeking an exceptional individual to join us as a Quality Assurance Officer for our Capital Programme Team. As one of our Quality Assurance Officers you will be required to liaise with our residents colleagues across various departments and contractors on a daily basis ensuring a high level of customer service is provided at all times.

This is a varied fast paced demanding role which will include liaising with our contractors to discuss ongoing Capital Programmes works.

To be considered for this role you will need to understand the importance of customer care and be able to demonstrate this in your dealings with issues that arise.

You will need to be flexible and adaptable with the ability to multi-task with an eye for will also need to be able to demonstrate working individually and as part of a team with excellent time management to ensure that key roles and responsibilities are managed within agreed timeframes.

About the Role

The role will also include investigating complaints and enquiries relating to all Capital Investment programmes. You will be required to produce formal responses to our customers including residents Cllrs MPs and MEPs within agreed timeframes which will require you to have highly developed verbal and written skills. Other key duties include:

• Carry out quality checks of applicable certification related to programmed works to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Assist the Project Team in proving necessary information and correspondence relating to Section 20 Consultations with leaseholders
• To work with the Capital Programme Quality Manager to implement service improvements with our Contractors by analysing complaints data and identifying trends within the data.
• Act a Project Support for the Capital Programme Project Manager on all legal cases monitoring actions through to completion
• To oversee investigations and written responses for complaints enquires and Ombudsmans cases arising for the programmes

WhatWereLooking For

Key experience and skills required:

• Able to use initiative and work pro-actively.
• A good sense of judgement for example in determining priorities and which issues should be brought to the attention of senior management.
• Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Organised; to work to deadlines.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills and proficiency in ICT.
• To behave in accordance with our values.
• Commitment to the principles of agile working including the ability to work flexibly with regards to both hours of work and location including remote and home working as required.
• Ability to travel to the Civic Offices and our partnering contractor offices within the Borough.

DBS Check:No DBS required for this role

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only):19th February 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External):8th March 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you would like an informal chat about the position please feel free to email Alisha Brooks on

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