QC Welding & Structural Inspector

SGS; Arendonk; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a highly experienced QC Welding & Structural Inspector to join a fabrication yard for an offshore wind project. Start mid November 2026, six‑month assignment, resident role, Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day.

You will support the QC Lead Inspector in surveillance of fabrication yards and supplier facilities, ensure compliance with ITPs, and review the Contractor’s Quality Plan, Inspection & Test Plans and related procedures.

Qualifications

• Expert-level QC/QA experience in welding and structural inspection (10–15 years).
• High level of English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Experience in inspections and quality control at a shipyard; offshore experience preferred.
• Qualified in welding and NDT to international standards.
• Experience with EPCI contracts and CQI member status.

Responsibilities

• Support the QC Lead Inspector in supervising project QC activities.
• Ensure manufacturing surveillance on prefabrication yards and suppliers/sub-vendors facilities as per ITPs.
• Identify inspection notifications and ensure compliance with Project requirements.
• Review the Contractor’s Project Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plans and related procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

QC/QA experience

Welding/structural inspection know-how

EPCI contracts experience

CQI member

Chartered Quality Professional

Education

Degree/Tech Dip in relevant discipline

Tools

Welding/NDT qualifications

Job description

Our Client are looking for a QC Welding & Structural Inspector (at a fabrication yard for an offshore wind project)

Start from mid November 2026

Specific requirements for the desired profile:

• Expert-level profile (10–15 years of experience)
• High level of English proficiency (written and spoken)
• Significant experience in inspections and quality control at a shipyard is mandatory; offshore industry experience is preferred
• Specialized, qualified profile in welding and structural work; relevant certification or recognized qualification required
• Experience with EPCI contracts

6-month initial assignment (renewable)

Resident Role, Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day

The Welding/Structural QC Inspector shall support the QC Lead Inspector in supervising the project Quality Control activities. He/she is responsible for ensuring the manufacturing surveillance activity on prefabrication yards and suppliers/sub-vendors facilities as per applicable ITPs, notification of inspection, and Project’s requirements.

The Welding/Structural QC Inspector shall comply with all quality and surveillance requirements defined in the dedicated Quality Assurance Plan and ensure their effective implementation. This includes the review of the EPCI Contractor’s Project Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plans, relevant procedures, and any other associated documentation.

Expected qualifications and skills:

• Degree, Tech Dip or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Relevant QC/QA Qualification or experience (10-15 Year minimum)
• Welding and NDT Qualifications to a recognised international standard
• Strong knowledge of welding codes and standards
• Member of CQI or similar association
• Chartered Quality Professional status preferred.

Only candidates with the right to work in Europe will be considered