Quality Engineer

Force Recruitment; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Force Contracting Services invites an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to join a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kilmarnock, Scotland. The role focuses on civil engineering QA/QC on site, supporting inspections, ITPs and handover activities for a two-year programme starting mid-September 2026.

You will interpret drawings and specifications, maintain quality records and coordinate with Site Engineers and subcontractors to resolve issues, enabling compliant delivery of

Qualifications

• Proven QA/QC experience in civil engineering on BESS sites.
• Strong civil quality control knowledge: ITPs, inspections, non-conformance.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications to identify quality issues.
• Excellent documentation and organisational skills.
• CSCS or equivalent engineering/construction qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage QA processes across civil works, prepare and maintain ITPs.
• Inspect and review construction activity against drawings and specs.
• Manage quality records, testing, material certification and inspection docs.
• Raise and manage non-conformances with site teams and subcontractors.
• Support client inspections, audits, snagging and handover, ensuring records are complete.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Inspection & Testing

Non-conformance Management

Drawing Interpretation

Documentation

CSCS Certified

Education

Engineering/Construction Qualification

Job description

Force Contracting Services are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to join a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kilmarnock.

The project is due to commence in mid-September 2026 and is expected to run for approximately 2 years.

The successful candidate will have a strong civil engineering quality background, relevant experience working on BESS sites, and a good understanding of quality requirements across major construction projects.

Scope of Works:

• Enabling works


• Site preparation


• Earthworks


• Drainage


• Access roads


• Hardstanding


• Equipment foundations


• Fencing foundations


• Ducting and trenching


• Reinstatement


• All associated civil works required to provide a complete and operational BESS site

Responsibilities:

• Manage quality assurance processes across the civil works, including preparing and maintaining Inspection & Test Plans.


• Carry out inspections and review construction activities against drawings, specifications and project requirements.


• Manage quality records, testing, material certification and inspection documentation.


• Raise and manage non-conformances, working with Site Engineers, Site Management and subcontractors to resolve quality issues.


• Support client inspections, audits, snagging and project handover, ensuring all required quality records are complete.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a QA/QC or Quality Assurance role within civil engineering, with relevant experience working on BESS sites.


• Strong understanding of civil engineering quality control, including ITPs, inspections and non-conformance management.


• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications and identify quality issues.


• Strong attention to detail with good documentation and organisational skills.


• Relevant engineering or construction qualification and CSCS or equivalent.