Quality Inspector

Randstad Construction and Property; Heywood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking a Site Quality Inspector for the Heywood Interchange project, working on-site in Rochdale. You will champion a Right First Time culture, lead site inspections against Detailed Designs, and support NCR resolution before escalation.

The role requires proven on-site QA experience in piling, earthworks, and concrete, CSCS card, and ability to coach delivery teams. You will liaise with the Lead Designer and QA team, completing ITPs and handover

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Quality Inspector / Site QA Inspector on major civil engineering projects (e.g., piling, earthworks, concrete, surfacing).
• Extensive hands-on experience in on-site design compliance checks and NCR management.
• Active and relevant CSCS Card.
• Certified on-site Quality training.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• First Line of Defence: Coach, train, and support delivery teams and subcontractors to promote a "Right First Time" quality mindset.
• On-Site Inspections: Conduct rigorous site inspections against approved Detailed Designs, Work Information, and client specifications across civil disciplines (piling, precast concrete, earthworks, and surfacing).
• Technical Quality Champion: Act as the site arbiter on quality issues, collaborating closely with the Lead Designer to ensure full compliance.
• ITPs & Handover Compliance: Assist with the compilation and sign-off of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring all hold points and Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) are strictly followed.
• Communication & Reporting: Represent the Quality department in daily Start of Shift meetings and Collaborative Planning sessions; escalate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and site issues to Senior Quality Engineers and Managers.
• Surveillance: Support Quality Engineers with continuous site surveillance and handover documentation.

Skills

Quality inspections

NCR management

MS Office

Education

On-site Quality training

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Quality Inspector - Civil Engineering & Major Infrastructure

Location: Rochdale, OL10 2LG

Employment Type: Contract

Sector: Major Infrastructure & Civil Engineering (Earthworks, Piling, Concrete & Surfacing)

About the Role

Are you an experienced Site Quality Inspector looking to champion standard-setting execution on a flagship civil infrastructure project?

We are seeking a Quality Inspector to act as our first line of defence on-site at the Heywood Interchange project. Operating directly on the front line, you will drive a proactive quality culture by coaching site delivery teams, leading site inspections, and resolving technical non-conformance's before they reach senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• First Line of Defence: Coach, train, and support delivery teams and subcontractors to promote a "Right First Time" quality mindset.
• On-Site Inspections: Conduct rigorous site inspections against approved Detailed Designs, Work Information, and client specifications across civil disciplines (piling, precast concrete, earthworks, and surfacing).
• Technical Quality Champion: Act as the site arbiter on quality issues, collaborating closely with the Lead Designer to ensure full compliance.
• ITPs & Handover Compliance: Assist with the compilation and sign-off of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring all hold points and Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) are strictly followed.
• Communication & Reporting: Represent the Quality department in daily Start of Shift meetings and Collaborative Planning sessions; escalate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and site issues to Senior Quality Engineers and Managers.
• Surveillance: Support Quality Engineers with continuous site surveillance and handover documentation.

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven track record as a Quality Inspector / Site QA Inspector on major Civil Engineering projects (e.g., piling, earthworks, concrete, surfacing).
• Extensive hands-on experience in on-site design compliance checks and NCR management.
• Active and relevant CSCS Card.
• Certified on-site Quality training.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) for documentation and reporting.

Desirable:

• Experience in quality management on major highways/roads infrastructure projects.
• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• Familiarity with NEC contracts.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.