Civil Inspector

First Recruitment Group; Teesside Park; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Civil Inspector for a major energy infrastructure project on Teesside. The role is contract-based and focuses on ensuring inspection activities align with ITPs, quality plans and international standards.

The candidate will monitor material test certificates, oversee traceability, and support supplier performance evaluations while working independently in a high-stakes environment with strong quality controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in quality and/or inspection roles within oil & gas, petrochemical, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Proficiency in quality management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• HNC or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards.
• Membership of CQI would be advantageous.
• Experience with R1T / SV&O responsibilities and ISO 19011 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review material test certificates in line with project specifications.
• Monitor and review compliance with project Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure project preservation requirements are followed.
• Ensure material traceability requirements are maintained.
• Witness activities in accordance with agreed ITP requirements and project standards, including occasional off-site visits where required.
• Ensure manufacturing record books are completed, reviewed, endorsed, and stored in the agreed location.
• Provide feedback to support supplier performance evaluations.

Job description

Play a Key Role in Maintaining Quality Excellence on a Major Energy Infrastructure Project.

Our Client has a requirement for a Civil Inspector, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Teesside.

Role Purpose:

• Assist the project team in ensuring inspection duties are carried out to a high standard and provide support where required.
• Monitor and verify hold, witness, and inspection activities in contractor inspection and test plans.
• Ensure all installed works are completed in accordance with approved quality plans, inspection and test plans, specifications, and applicable international codes and standards.
• Support compliance with project quality requirements throughout all phases of delivery.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Monitor and review material test certificates in line with project specifications.
• Monitor and review compliance with project Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure project preservation requirements are followed.
• Ensure material traceability requirements are maintained.
• Witness activities in accordance with agreed ITP requirements and project standards, including occasional off-site visits where required.
• Ensure manufacturing record books are completed, reviewed, endorsed, and stored in the agreed location.
• Provide feedback to support supplier performance evaluations.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Technical/Quality Management qualification (HNC or equivalent) or demonstrable relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in quality and/or inspection roles within oil & gas, petrochemical, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Proficiency in quality management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience reviewing final manufacturing data books and inspection records.
• Membership of CQI would be advantageous.
• Experience working with Right First Time (R1T) processes is desirable.
• Experience with Self-Verification and Oversight (SV&O) responsibilities is desirable.
• Experience with quality auditing techniques and tools, including ISO 19011, is desirable.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Civil Inspector looking for new employment.

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