Quality Inspector - Concrete

Earthstream; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A leading engineering firm in Paris is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to perform 2nd Party Inspections on precast concrete and woodcrete noise barrier panels for the HS2 Area North project. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and be fluent in both French and English. This part-time role offers a project-based contract for 20 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in precast concrete inspection or quality assurance.
• Professional fluency in both French (C1 minimum) and English.

Responsabilités

• Perform routine 2nd party inspections at manufacturing facilities.
• Verify dimensional accuracy, concrete strength, and surface finish.
• Conduct pre-pour, post-pour, and pre-dispatch inspections.

Connaissances

Dimensional accuracy verification

Concrete strength assessment

Knowledge of BS EN 13369

Bilingual: French and English

Formation

Degree in Civil Engineering

Description du poste

Civil Engineer – 2nd Party Inspector (Precast Noise Barriers) – HS2 Area North

Location: France
Contract Type: Part‑time (2‑3 days per week)
Duration: Project‑based – 20 months

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to conduct 2nd Party Inspection and quality assurance activities for precast concrete and woodcrete noise barrier panels manufactured in France for the HS2 Area North project.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Quality Assurance:

• Perform routine 2nd party inspections at manufacturing facilities
• Verify dimensional accuracy, concrete strength, reinforcement placement, and surface finish of noise barrier panels
• Inspect woodcrete composite panels for density, acoustic performance, and bonding integrity
• Review batch test certificates, material traceability documentation, and production records
• Conduct pre‑pour, post‑pour, and pre‑dispatch inspections
• Witness factory acceptance tests (FAT) and maintain inspection registers

Technical Compliance:

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with:
  • HS2 Technical Standards (HS2‑HS2‑HS2‑STD‑STD‑000‑000001)
  • BS EN 13369: Common Rules for Precast Concrete Products
  • BS EN 14388: Road Traffic Noise Reducing Devices
  • Project‑specific Contract Data Part 2 (CDP2) requirements
• Verify CE marking and Declaration of Performance (DoP) validity
• Identify non‑conformances and issue Inspection Test Reports (ITRs) with NCRs where required

Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in precast concrete inspection or quality assurance
• Working knowledge of BS EN 13369 and BS EN 14388
• Bilingual: Professional fluency in French (C1 minimum) and English (written & spoken)

Desirable: Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards