Quality Inspector

Randstad Construction & Property; Heywood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is seeking a Site Quality Inspector for a flagship civil infrastructure project in the Rochdale area. You will lead on-site quality checks, coach delivery teams to ensure Right First Time, and collaborate with design leads to resolve issues.

The role requires extensive NCR management experience, CSCS card, and proven on-site design compliance checks across piling, earthworks, concrete and surfacing. On-site QA expertise essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Quality Inspector / Site QA Inspector on major Civil Engineering projects.
• 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 for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coach, train, and support delivery teams and subcontractors to promote a Right First Time quality mindset.
• Conduct on-site inspections against Detailed Designs, Work Information, and client specs across piling, earthworks, concrete and surfacing.
• Act as the site arbiter on quality issues, collaborating with the Lead Designer for compliance.
• Assist with the compilation and sign-off of ITPs and ensure hold points and SSoW are followed.
• Represent the Quality department in Start of Shift and Planning meetings; escalate NCRs and site issues.
• Support Quality Engineers with site surveillance and handover documentation.

Skills

Quality inspection

NCR management

Documentation

Communication

Education

CSCS Card

On-site Quality training

Tools

MS Office

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?

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.

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