Derbyshire is more famous for its coal-mining history and its current status within the manufacturing industry than in construction. It is an area dominated by three key employers: Rolls Royce, Toyota and Alstom.
With so many people working for themselves, job seekers should not expect the number of available positions advertised by recruitment agencies to be as high as in other parts of the country.
Thanks to cheap living costs in a region that is relatively low in population density, with its capital Derby by far the largest settlement, and the Peak District taking up part of the county. Derbyshire is considered by many to be a desirable place to live and work.