Civil Inspector: Major Infrastructure & Nuclear Projects

First Recruitment Group; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Civil Inspector to support a major infrastructure project in a highly regulated environment. You will oversee civil engineering works, ensure compliance with drawings, specs, ITPs, and quality requirements, and document inspections from pre-pour to final acceptance.

The role targets candidates with a background in civil construction inspection across sectors such as nuclear, defence, energy or infrastructure.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction or related discipline.
• CSCS card or equivalent site competency certification.
• Internal Auditor qualification would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and surveillance activities across a range of civil construction works.
• Verify that construction activities are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and quality requirements.
• Witness and record inspections identified within Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Undertake inspections of reinforced concrete works, earthworks and excavation, structural foundations, drainage systems, steel reinforcement and formwork, embedded items and structural interfaces.
• Conduct pre-pour, post-pour and final acceptance inspections.
• Verify dimensional control and setting-out activities.
• Monitor contractor compliance with project quality procedures and standards.
• Review and verify quality documentation, inspection reports and test records.
• Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required.
• Support corrective and preventive action processes.
• Participate in quality audits and surveillance activities.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality management systems and applicable industry standards.
• Verify material certification and traceability requirements.
• Produce detailed inspection records and reports.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and site records.
• Escalate quality concerns and recurring issues appropriately.
• Work closely with construction teams, subcontractors, engineers and project management personnel.
• Attend quality, construction and coordination meetings.
• Provide technical guidance relating to inspection and quality requirements.
• Promote a strong quality culture across the project.

Education

HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline

CSCS card or equivalent site competency certification

Internal Auditor qualification

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Civil Inspector to support a major infrastructure project in a highly regulated environment. You will oversee civil engineering works, ensure compliance with drawings, specs, ITPs, and quality requirements, and document inspections from pre-pour to final acceptance.

The role targets candidates with a background in civil construction inspection across sectors such as nuclear, defence, energy or infrastructure.