Concrete Inspector

Fawkes & Reece London; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London seeks an experienced Concrete Quality Inspector/Engineer to support a major Cardiff construction project. The role demands hands-on reinforcement inspection, control of concrete placement and strict adherence to drawings, specifications and ITPs.

You will work on site, autonomously identify defects, document non-conformances and drive corrective actions, ensuring compliance with high standards for a large indoor venue.

Qualifications

• Extensive practical experience with reinforced-concrete construction and QA/QC on site.
• Strong ability to read and apply structural drawings, specs and ITPs.
• Proven track record identifying defects and managing non-conformances.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed inspections of reinforced-concrete works before, during and after placement.
• Inspect reinforcement installations, bar sizes, spacing, laps and cover.
• Read, interpret and apply drawings, specs and ITPs.
• Inspect formwork, cast-in components and joints affecting concrete quality.
• Monitor concrete placement, finishing, curing and protection.
• Check compliance with specified concrete grades and testing requirements.
• Document defects and non-conformances; drive corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with site management, engineers and subcontractors to resolve issues.
• Ensure works comply with project specs and standards.

Skills

Reinforced-concrete inspection

Quality inspection

Interpret structural drawings

Non-conformance reporting

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Concrete Quality Inspector / Concrete Engineer to support a major, high-profile construction development in South Wales.

The project involves the delivery of a large-scale indoor entertainment and events venue, requiring exceptional standards of structural quality, technical compliance and attention to detail.

This is a specialist, hands-on assignment for an experienced concrete professional with a strong understanding of reinforced concrete, reinforcement detailing, construction specifications and quality inspection.

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, work independently and confidently identify, challenge and resolve quality issues on a live construction site. This is not a graduate or training opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed inspections of reinforced-concrete works before, during and after concrete placement, in accordance with the agreed inspection scope.
• Inspect reinforcement installations, including bar sizes, spacing, laps, anchorage, couplers, concrete cover and compliance with structural drawings.
• Read, interpret and apply technical specifications, structural drawings, inspection and test plans (ITPs) and relevant quality documentation.
• Inspect formwork, embedded items, cast-in components, construction joints and other elements affecting structural concrete quality.
• Monitor concrete placement, compaction, finishing, curing and protection, as required.
• Check compliance with specified concrete grades, testing requirements and project acceptance criteria.
• Identify, document and report defects, deviations and non-conformances, following through on corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, photographs, quality reports and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with site management, engineers, subcontractors and quality teams to resolve technical issues and prevent defective work from progressing.
• Ensure concrete-related works comply with project specifications, approved drawings and applicable standards.

Essential Requirements

• Extensive practical experience in reinforced-concrete construction and quality inspection.
• Strong technical knowledge of reinforcement installation, detailing and inspection.
• Excellent ability to interpret structural drawings, specifications and technical construction documents.
• Proven experience identifying defects, managing non-conformances and maintaining quality records.
• Detailed knowledge of concrete workmanship, placement, testing and quality assurance processes.
• Experience working on complex construction projects for a main contractor, specialist concrete contractor or engineering consultancy.
• Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound technical judgement and challenge non-compliant work.
• A meticulous, detail-oriented approach with the confidence to make informed inspection decisions.
• Availability for a freelance assignment in Cardiff.

Desirable Experience

• Chartered Engineer status through a relevant professional institution, such as ICE or IStructE.
• Experience on stadiums, arenas, major entertainment venues or other complex reinforced-concrete structures.
• Experience with inspection and test plans, hold points, quality assurance documentation and non-conformance reporting.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards and project-specific concrete specifications.
• Experience of in-situ and/or precast reinforced-concrete construction.

The Ideal Candidate

You may currently be working as a Concrete Inspector, Concrete Engineer, Senior Site Engineer, Quality Engineer, QA/QC Engineer, Civil Engineer or Structural Engineer, with substantial hands-on experience in reinforced concrete.

Your ability to inspect, interpret specifications, identify issues and ensure compliance is more important than your current job title.

We are specifically seeking an established industry professional who can add immediate value to a technically demanding project. Graduate and entry-level applicants are not suitable for this assignment.

Freelance engagement only