Quality Control Engineer - Civils

Costain Group PLC; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is looking for a Quality Control Inspector to manage inspections and ensure compliance during track construction projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality and inspections, especially in civils projects, and must possess relevant qualifications such as HND/HNC in Civils or equivalent experience. The role includes overseeing quality control processes, preparing inspection plans, and collaborating with project teams to achieve high standards of quality. SC clearance ability is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality and inspections in projects of a similar size and complexity.
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance.
• Desirable: Nuclear/MOD Experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Quality Control inspections on site during the track construction process.
• Support in off-site inspections.
• Assist in preparing and developing Inspection and Test Plans.

Skills

Quality control

Inspections

Nuclear regulations

Civils

Team collaboration

Education

HND/HNC in Civils

ISO 9001 Auditor

Tools

ISO standards

Quality management software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Defects and rectification (ensuring NCR are raised and tracked)
• Compliance with and impact of Employer works information, specification and instructions.
• Provide input to the project quality reports.
• Report completion.
• Supporting in off-site inspections.
• Witness, material inspections, material testing & test results within specific qualifications and experience.
• Carry out Quality Control inspections on site during the track construction process and manage the quality control checks carried out by the construction teams.
• Witness Quality Control checklist completion for all track construction activities.
• Ensure that all site Quality Control is undertaken at all stages of track construction in accordance with the track Inspection and Test Plan.
• Monitor the Inspection and Test Plan for witness, validation & acceptance activities.
• Support the Quality Control Manager on all quality matters including delivery of quality
• Support the inspections carried out by the Independent Third Party Inspection Authority
• Assist in preparing and developing of the Inspection and Test Plans and quality related documentation.
• Provide operational and functional support with advice to ensure that the works and all management systems are completed "At Each Stage, Right First Time Every Time".
• Participate as requested in Quality audits of projects, suppliers and contractors.
• Monitor and report on the implementation of the company's policies and procedures.
• Assist in the collection/compilation of the projects' objectives, targets and KPI data.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of Quality training courses.
• Ensure at construction stage that all required certifications are available and copies obtained.
• Liaise with client Quality Control counterparts.
• Raise quality related Non-Conformance Reports for track construction works.
• Ensure that all track Quality Control records are created, maintained and archived.
• Support in the compilation and review of Lifetime Quality Records.
• Ensure there is a traceability of materials through the construction process.
• Ongoing Work performance information.
• Witness FATs, SATs, permanent and temporary works based on risk, Operational Experience and Quality Indicators
• Oversight of change requests and concessions. (sign off / completion prior to construction).
• Support in measuring the work has been delivered correctly on or off site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality and inspections in projects of a similar size and complexity.
• Previous experience in Civils
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance
• Nuclear/MOD Experience is desirable
• Qualifications Essential: HND/HNC in Civils or suitable experience in similar field.
• Desirable: ISO 9001 Auditor
• Desirable: Formal Training in an appropriate disciplines
• Desirable: CSCS Card
• Desirable: IOSH