Freelance Icorr Protective Coatings Inspector - Level 2 OR 3

Fawkes & Reece London; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced ICorr-certified Protective Coatings Inspector to support a major South Wales project. The role is site-based, focusing on workmanship, durability and quality assurance across multiple packages on a large indoor venue.

Applicants must hold ICorr Level 2 or Level 3 certification and have proven coatings inspection experience on construction or industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Current ICorr Protective Coatings Inspector certification at Level 2 or Level 3.
• Experience inspecting protective coatings on construction or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation, coating application, inspection methods and acceptance criteria.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and inspection documentation.
• Experience using inspection equipment and maintaining test records.
• Methodical approach to QA/QC and non-conformance reporting.
• Available for freelance assignment in Cardiff.

Responsibilities

• Inspect protective coating works per project specifications, procedures and ITPs.
• Assess surface preparation and substrate acceptance criteria.
• Monitor coating application, environmental conditions, curing and process controls.
• Carry out inspections and tests using calibrated equipment; record results.
• Check coating thickness, cleanliness and other parameters relevant to coating system.
• Review technical documentation, data sheets and inspection requirements.
• Identify defects, deviations and non-conformances; ensure corrective actions are recorded.
• Produce inspection reports, daily records, photographic evidence and quality documents.
• Liaise with site management, coating applicators, subcontractors and QA personnel to resolve issues.
• Ensure inspection activities comply with project requirements and standards.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Quality control

Documentation

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

ICorr Level 2/3 certification

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced ICorr-certified Protective Coatings Inspector 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, with a strong emphasis on workmanship, durability, technical compliance and quality assurance across multiple construction packages.

This is a site-based inspection assignment for a qualified coatings professional who can independently assess work against approved specifications, identify defects and maintain accurate inspection records.

Applicants must hold a current, relevant ICorr Level 2 or Level 3 qualification. We are looking for an experienced inspector who can contribute from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect protective coating works in accordance with project specifications, approved procedures and inspection and test plans.
• Assess surface preparation and verify that substrates meet the specified acceptance criteria before coating application.
• Monitor coating application, environmental conditions, curing and other relevant process controls.
• Carry out appropriate inspections and tests using calibrated equipment, recording results accurately.
• Check coating thickness, surface cleanliness, environmental conditions and other parameters relevant to the specified coating system.
• Review technical documentation, product data sheets, method statements and coating inspection requirements.
• Identify defects, deviations and non-conformances, ensuring that corrective actions are recorded and followed through.
• Produce clear inspection reports, daily records, photographic evidence and quality documentation.
• Liaise with site management, coating applicators, subcontractors and quality personnel to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure that inspection activities comply with project requirements and applicable standards.

Essential Requirements

• Current ICorr Protective Coatings Inspector certification at Level 2 or Level 3, appropriate to the work being inspected.
• Proven experience inspecting protective coatings on construction, structural steelwork or comparable industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of surface preparation, coating application, inspection methods and acceptance criteria.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, coating procedures and inspection documentation.
• Experience using relevant inspection equipment and maintaining accurate test records.
• A methodical approach to quality control, defect identification and non-conformance reporting.
• Confidence working independently on a live construction site.
• Availability for a freelance assignment in Cardiff.

Desirable

• ICorr Level 3 certification and experience in specification analysis, inspection planning and procedure development.
• Experience with complex steelwork, structural coatings or major public-venue construction.
• Additional recognised coatings inspection qualifications, such as AMPP/NACE or FROSIO, where relevant to the project.
• Experience working within formal QA/QC systems and inspection and test plans.

The Ideal Candidate

You may currently work as a Protective Coatings Inspector, ICorr Inspector, Painting Inspector, Coating Inspector or QA/QC Inspector.

We are particularly interested in candidates who combine recognised certification with practical site inspection experience, strong reporting skills and the confidence to challenge non-compliant work.