Quality Control Inspector

Applus+ Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

Reporting to: Project QC Lead / Project Construction & Commissioning Manager

We are looking for Civil Inspectors for a long term contract based in North East England

The Role

As Project QC / Inspection Engineer, you will be responsible for auditing, inspecting, and verifying construction activities to ensure full compliance with contractual quality requirements, industry standards, and client specifications. You will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture and driving quality excellence across the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and actively support project safety culture, practices, and procedures.
• Audit, inspect, and witness site activities to verify compliance with contract quality requirements.
• Support construction supervision in proactively preventing quality issues.
• Identify quality-related problems and initiate or recommend corrective actions.
• Undertake punch list activities on completed systems in line with design and procurement specifications.
• Ensure all punch items are closed out in accordance with project requirements.
• Maintain site Quality Control practices and documentation.
• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans submitted by contractors and vendors.
• Review construction certification record books from contractors and vendors.
• Conduct supplier and subcontractor quality visits in line with agreed ITPs and travel plans.
• Report and document findings from QC visits.
• Provide weekly QC reports to the QC Lead.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly management reports.
• Deputise for the QC Lead and attend contractor meetings as required.

About You

• HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
• Proven experience within the civil engineering construction industry.
• Experience with equipment installation and structural steel installations.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and site layouts.
• Working knowledge of completion systems and ITRs to achieve mechanical completion.
• Strong organisational, communication, and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel to contractor, subcontractor, and vendor facilities as required.