Civil QC Engineer | Power and Renewables | Aberdeenshire

Kirby Group Engineering; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering invites applications for a Civil QC Engineer to lead quality control across civil construction works, from pre-construction through handover, ensuring compliance with project specs and industry standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, 5+ years in quality management, and ISO 9001 Auditor certification. You will lead cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and data‑driven quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years Quality Management experience in engineering/construction.
• Experience on HV/MV Substation, Power, Renewables, Transmission & Distribution, or Infrastructure projects.
• Experience inspecting and managing civil works including earthworks, foundations, RC, drainage, roads.
• Knowledge of industry standards, specs, testing for civil construction.
• Understanding quality requirements for substation/energy infra.
• Ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• ISO 9001 Auditor certification and experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to provide technical guidance for project teams.
• Attention to detail and planning skills.
• Able to create and implement QC processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in ethics, EHS, teamwork and quality culture.
• Ensure Project EHS requirements and method statements.
• Develop ITPs and inspection checklists.
• Maintain quality dossiers and handover documentation.
• Review calibration certificates and BIM 360 data quality.
• Monitor KPI and supply chain quality performance.
• Coach teams on quality improvement and NCR management.
• Closeout issues, defects, snags with project teams.
• Monitor project progress against specifications and standards.

Skills

Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis

Inspection & Test Plans

EHS Awareness

Communication Skills

Leadership

Planning & Organisation

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

ISO 9001 Auditor certification

Job description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose:

As the Civil Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for a number of projects within the business unit, providing leadership and expertise while monitoring the progressive performance of Inspection and Test activities associated with civil construction works. The position will support project(s) from pre-construction phase through to successful project handover, ensuring all quality control deliverables are completed in accordance with project specifications, client requirements, and industry standards.

Civil QC Engineer Responsibilities:

• Lead by example in the areas of ethics, EHS, cultural sensitivity, diversity, teamwork, quality culture, and behaviours.
• Comply with all Project EHS requirements including PPE, work permits, procedures, etc. Where required, support the development of project-specific method statements and inspection test plans.
• Understand Kirby values and Quality Policy and create a culture of “being proud of the projects we deliver” and “Right First Time” amongst the team.
• Establish close working relationships with cross-functional departments (Planning, Engineering, Operations, Commissioning, EHS, etc.), including supply chain and client stakeholders.
• Liaise with the Kirby Autodesk ACC team for field space creation and project custom attributes.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and checklist approvals for civil works in line with project specifications and submittal due dates.
• Develop and agree Quality Record and Handover Dossier requirements with relevant project stakeholders.
• Define and develop inspection boundaries, hold points, witness points, and testing requirements for civil works packages, including tracking of quality documentation.
• Implement quality tracking and verification processes for construction materials including concrete, reinforcement, structural steel, aggregates, drainage products, and other permanent works materials.
• Encourage progressive compilation of lessons learned during project execution. Conduct project lessons learned workshops with supply chain and project teams to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Compile hard copy and/or digital quality dossiers for project handover. Track issues, defects, and snags while driving closeout with project teams and ensuring data integrity is maintained.
• Review benchmark and first-of-kind activities and report progress.
• Review and monitor calibration certificates for surveying, testing, and measurement equipment.
• Monitor Power BI analytics for accurate project reporting on quality issues, inspections, checklists, and planned versus actual metrics.
• Ensure data integrity across BIM 360 and ACC project platforms, ensuring quality observations and issues are categorised correctly with appropriate ownership and due dates.
• Monitor KPI performance and supply chain quality performance, developing action plans where required.
• Promote a positive quality culture onsite.
• Identify and recognise operatives and subcontractors demonstrating quality excellence onsite.
• Complete root cause analysis, manage NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), and monitor corrective and preventative actions where required.
• Verify quality compliance of civil works including earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete structures, cable trenches, ducting systems, drainage networks, roads, hardstands, and substation infrastructure.

Necessary Requirements of the Civil QC Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent construction-related qualification.
• 5+ years’ Quality Management experience in an Engineering & Construction environment.
• Experience on HV/MV Substation, Power, Renewables, Transmission & Distribution, or Infrastructure projects.
• Experience inspecting and quality managing civil works including earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete, drainage, roads, and underground services.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications, and testing requirements applicable to civil construction works.
• Understanding of quality requirements relating to substation and energy infrastructure projects.
• Ability to lead root cause analysis techniques and implement corrective actions.
• ISO 9001 Auditor certification and experience.
• Knowledge to scope, plan, and execute quality and risk reviews.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to provide technical and professional guidance for project teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational/planning skills.
• Able to create and implement quality control processes and procedures.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.