Quality Control Inspector - Electrical

Babcock International; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company in the UK is seeking a Quality Control Inspector – Electrical in Rosyth, Scotland. This role involves ensuring the quality and integrity of naval systems for the Type 31 Frigate project. Candidates should have strong knowledge in naval warship construction and relevant qualifications. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, matched contribution pension scheme, and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of quality control in naval warship construction and acceptance.
• Ability to assess production and subcontractor work for technical compliance.
• Deep understanding of quality control fundamentals.
• Broad knowledge of warship machinery and systems design and installation.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and accepting the installation of ship machinery, equipment, and systems.
• Liaising closely with Lloyds Register and other verification bodies.
• Managing inspection regimes and maintaining completion records within CMS.
• Coordinating inspection schedules and diaries with external stakeholders.
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives across the Type 31 project.

Skills

Quality control in naval warship construction

Technical compliance assessment

Communication skills

Report writing skills

Education

Recognised trade qualification in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Relevant academic qualification (HNC or SVQ Level 3)

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector – Electrical

Location: Rosyth, Fife

Compensation: £39,237 - £46,064 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Fixed Term Contract – 18 Months

Role ID: SF68556

Shape the future of naval engineering

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Quality Control Inspector – Electrical at our Rosyth site.

The role

As a Quality Control Inspector – Electrical, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting defence programmes - the Type 31 Frigate. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a project that’s redefining naval capability and supporting national security. You’ll be part of a high-performing team ensuring the quality and integrity of warship systems, helping us deliver excellence to the Royal Navy and beyond.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

• Inspecting and accepting the installation of ship machinery, equipment, and systems
• Liaising closely with Lloyds Register and other verification bodies
• Managing inspection regimes and maintaining completion records within CMS
• Coordinating inspection schedules and diaries with external stakeholders
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives across the Type 31 project

This role is full time, 36 hours per week Monday to Thursday and is based on site at Rosyth.

Essential experience

• Strong knowledge of quality control in naval warship construction and acceptance
• Ability to assess production and subcontractor work for technical compliance
• Deep understanding of quality control fundamentals
• Broad knowledge of warship machinery and systems design and installation
• Excellent communication and report writing skills

Qualifications

• Recognised trade qualification in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Relevant academic qualification (HNC or SVQ Level 3)

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date

12/11/2025