Civil & Structural Quality Inspector
Initial 12 Month Contract
Padeswood, North Wales – 5 days per week on site
Inside IR35 – PAYE set up
A Civil & Structural Quality Inspector is required to support on a large Energy Transition project based in Padeswood, North Wales.
The Civil & Structural Quality Control Inspector is responsible for providing independent inspection and surveillance of all civil, structural and architecture construction activities on our site in Padeswood. The role ensures works are executed in full compliance with approved drawings, specifications, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), UK codes and standards, and project quality requirements.
The role requires a proactive site presence to monitor ongoing activities are being executed correctly in addition to conducting inspections in response to formal inspection notifications from contractors. The inspector will act as a key quality resource, providing objective verification independent of construction execution and supervision.
This role includes an element of administrative duties in the form of reporting and QC record keeping.
Responsibilities:
Scope of Works
The role covers inspection and surveillance of, but is not limited to, the following activities:
- Pre-construction readiness inspections
- Earthworks (cut and fill, ground preparation, compaction)
- Roadworks, pavements, and hardstanding construction
- Piling operations
- Foundations
- Underground drainage and services
- Structural steelwork (fabrication interface, erection, bolting, welding)
- Cladding systems and associated interfaces
Key Responsibilities
Inspection & Surveillance
- Conduct independent quality inspections and surveillance of civil and structural works in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and construction programmes.
- Provide proactive, routine site surveillance during active construction to identify quality issues early, ensuring compliance with project standards and preventing costly rework.
- Perform reactive inspections in response to contractor Notifications of Inspection (NOI) / Requests for Inspection (RFIs).
- Verify that works are executed in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
Pre-Construction & Readiness
- Participate in pre-construction inspections to confirm readiness of works, including verification of materials, equipment, permits, and approved documentation.
- Confirm that construction activities do not commence without approved ITPs, method statements, and relevant inspection hold points released.
Quality Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable UK standards and project requirements, including BS EN standards, Design Codes, CDM Regulations, and relevant industry guidance.
- Verify correct implementation of testing regimes, including compaction testing, concrete testing (Slump Test & Concrete Cube Testing), pile integrity testing, and structural inspections.
- Witness tests and inspections as required by the ITPs and project specifications.
Documentation & Records
- Accurately record inspection results, surveillance findings, and test outcomes in project quality records.
- Review and verify contractor quality documentation, including test results, material certificates, delivery records, and as-built information relevant to civils and structures.
- Ensure inspection records are completed promptly and uploaded to the project document management or Completions system as required.
- Update and submit daily/weekly QC reports to the Quality Manager and pro-actively maintaining the Site QC inspection tracker.
Non-Conformance Management
- Identify and report non-conforming works through the project NCR process.
- Support investigation, implementation of corrective actions, and close-out of NCRs and observations.
- Verify that remedial works are completed in accordance with approved corrective action plans.
Interface & Communication
- Maintain effective working relationships with contractors, construction supervision, engineering, and the project quality team while retaining independence from construction execution.
- Provide clear and factual feedback on quality issues, risks, and trends to the Construction Quality Lead & Project Quality Manager.
- Contribute to daily coordination meetings/toolbox talks to communicate updates on status of inspections, quality observations and emerging issues.
Qualifications:
You’ll have:
Essential
- Proven experience as a Civils QC Inspector on EPC or EPCm construction projects within the UK or outside of UK where regulations are equivalent.
- Proven experience as a Civils, structural and architecture QC Inspector on EPC or EPCm construction projects within the UK or outside of UK where regulations are equivalent.
- Strong practical knowledge of civil structural and architecture construction practices and inspection techniques.
- Good working knowledge of relevant UK standards and specifications including BS EN standards, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) specifications, Eurocodes, CDM Regulations.
- Experience inspecting earthworks, foundations, piling, drainage, and structural steel erection.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Understanding of quality inspection processes and the importance of maintaining independence from construction teams.
- Willingness to maintain a regular site presence during active construction phases.
- CSCS Card
- Medical Certificate
Desirable
- Relevant technical qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or Construction.
- Level 2/3 Certificates/Diplomas in Civil Quality Control & Assurance (QC/QA)
- Experience with materials testing, concrete technology and testing, or geotechnical inspections.
- Familiarity with electronic inspection reporting systems or Completions platforms.
- Membership of a relevant professional body or institute.
- Good team player with the ability to work unsupervised or within a team
Non-negotiables:
- Experience in Civil Inspections as part of a Quality Team.
First Recruitment Group are committed to finding the right candidates for our clients, and the right companies for our candidates to work for. We’re passionate about putting people first, and take pride in being able to offer an all-round service for candidates and clients with our payroll solution, Primis, and workforce management solution, Operam.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
…