Quality Inspector

Balfour Beatty plc; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure compliance with construction standards at its new facility in Birkenhead. The ideal candidate will have a CSWIP certification and experience in quality management, working on critical infrastructure projects. This role offers an engaging work environment and opportunities for professional growth within a respected company.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension plans

Share incentive plan

Qualifications

• CSWIP certification and other NDT qualifications.
• Substantial practical experience in quality management.
• Ability to build relationships with teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with Project Quality Plan.
• Conducting inspections according to Inspection and Test Plans.
• Maintaining documentation for conformity.

Skills

Quality Management

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Education

CSWIP welding inspector certificate

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About The Role

Our work matters to millions. It'll matter to you too. Join our

About The Role

Our work matters to millions. It'll matter to you too. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as an Quality Inspector and you'll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.

The purpose of the role is to ensure all construction and installation is completed and inspected in line with Project Quality Plan and to provide documentation to demonstrate conformity with the relevant specifications.

Here at Off-Site Solutions, we have sourced and manufactured products for some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the UK. Having worked in the nuclear sector for over a decade, we take great pride in our approach to nuclear safety.

Off-Site Solutions has been a vital part of Balfour Beatty for more than 15 years and has just recently relocated to Birkenhead to a brand-new bespoke facility that provides a great working environment. You’ll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.

What you'll be doing

• Ensuring the efficient implementation of all systems in accordance with the Business Management System (BMS), including document control, risk management, Control of Records and QA/QC procedures.
• Carrying out surveillances and inspections in accordance with the Project expectations and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’s).
• Preparing and maintaining Handover Dossiers and Final Certification Packages as required.
• Storing all inspection equipment and ensuring Calibration System is in full compliance of company and client requirements.
• Maintaining Welder Qualification Certificates and issuing Weld Procedures to the Welders.
• Providing technical support for welding activities as required.
• Liaising with and controlling NDT Subcontractors, including monitoring all safety aspects and reviewing performance.
• Reviewing and reporting the weekly welding performance to the Project Manager.
• Collating details of daily welding progress.
• Liaising with the subcontractors and Client’s representation.
• Completing any other duties as required in relations to skills, activities, status etc as required by the Superintendent.
• Assist and implement any other requirements or duties as requested by line management.
• Become familiar and adhere to BB policy/procedure and the workflows and contract details, procedures/processes that are required for safe and timely execution. This includes proficiency in platforms such as BIM360, SharePoint and Ffenics.
• Implementation of Short Interval Control including running of daily section review meeting and production of a weekly section report via BIM 360
• Live the Balfour Beatty Values
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Support the delivery of Balfour Beatty’s Sustainability activities
• Complete safety observation card; target 1 per week, recorded on BB APP.
  
  

Who we're looking for

• Has and maintains a CSWIP welding inspector certificate amongst other NDT qualifications
• Ability to build strong relationships with delivery teams and project managers
• Substantial practical experience in quality management in a relevant business environment
• Experience of building a quality management framework & KPI measurement
• Ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts
• Pays attention to detail and sees things through to completion
• Can deliver reports orally and written in an objective and persuasive manner
• Has good interpersonal and communication skills and acts in an independent and professional manner with the ability to influence others including senior management
• Is a self-starter who manages their own time and seeks to add value to their function
• Has an enquiring and questioning approach to audit work
• Able to command respect across the business and work closely with the Business Efficiency
  
  

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

Benefits

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
  
  

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

About Us

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Construction

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