CONSTRUCTION QC INSPECTOR – MECHANICAL

NES Fircroft; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Antwerp, Belgium seeks an experienced Construction QC Inspector – Mechanical to support on-site construction activities. You will monitor mechanical and piping work, ensuring compliance with ITPs, procedures and codes.

The role requires 5+ years on industrial projects, a solid QA/QC background, and the ability to coordinate with subcontractors and the project team to achieve handover readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction and QA/QC on industrial projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical and piping construction disciplines.
• Experience in construction quality control, inspection and surveillance activities.
• Familiarity with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and non-conformance reporting.
• Understanding of completion, punch listing and turnover processes.
• Ability to review technical documentation and ensure compliance with codes.

Responsibilities

• Review and comment on subcontractor procedures, ITPs and related quality documentation.
• Carry out witness inspections and surveillance to monitor subcontractor performance.
• Ensure construction work complies with the Construction Site Quality Plan and specs.
• Record and document all inspection and testing activities accurately.
• Monitor QC resources to ensure adequate coverage and compliance.
• Identify and report quality deficiencies and initiate non-conformance processes.
• Record outstanding work via punch lists and coordinate timely rectification.
• Coordinate with discipline supervisors to resolve quality-related issues.
• Verify materials on site comply with project documentation and codes.
• Support QC and turnover teams with quality records for handover.
• Promote safety by following HSE procedures and reporting unsafe acts.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Quality control

Mechanical & piping

Inspection & testing

Documentation & records

Communication skills

Safety culture awareness

Job description

NES Fircroft are looking for an experienced Construction QC Inspector – Mechanical to support construction activities on a project in Antwerp, Belgium.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and piping disciplines, with solid construction site experience and a good understanding of quality control procedures, inspection and testing, and completion and handover processes.

You will be responsible for monitoring subcontractor activities, ensuring all work meets the required quality standards, and supporting the project team in maintaining compliance with approved procedures, technical specifications and applicable codes.

Please note: Candidates must already have the legal right to work in Belgium. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and comment on subcontractor procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and associated quality documentation.
• Carry out witness inspections, quality checks and surveillance activities to monitor subcontractor performance.
• Ensure all construction work within assigned areas complies with the Construction Site Quality Plan, approved ITPs, project procedures and relevant specifications.
• Ensure all inspection and testing activities are accurately recorded and documented.
• Monitor subcontractor quality control resources to ensure adequate coverage and compliance with agreed requirements.
• Identify, document and report quality deficiencies relating to subcontractors and suppliers, initiating the non-conformance process where required.
• Record outstanding work and deficiencies through punch lists, liaising with Wood supervisors and superintendents to ensure timely rectification.
• Maintain close communication with discipline supervisors to coordinate inspections and resolve quality-related issues.
• Verify that materials used on site comply with project technical documentation, applicable codes and specifications.
• Support the QC and completion/turnover teams in gathering, checking and compiling the necessary quality records for project handover.
• Promote a strong safety culture by following HSE procedures and standards, identifying unsafe acts or conditions, and raising concerns where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in construction, ideally within industrial, energy, oil and gas, petrochemical or similar projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical and piping construction disciplines.
• Experience in construction quality control, inspection and surveillance activities.
• Familiarity with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures and non-conformance reporting.
• Understanding of completion, punch listing and turnover management processes.
• Ability to review technical documentation and ensure work is completed in accordance with project specifications and applicable codes.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work closely with subcontractors, supervisors and the wider project team.
• A proactive approach to quality, safety and resolving site issues.
• Must already have the legal right to work in Belgium. Visa sponsorship is not available.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.