Quality Inspector

Randstad CPE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Quality Inspector to join their Rail division in Leeds. This temporary role involves conducting inspections, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring quality compliance on one of the most prestigious rail projects in the North East of England. Candidates should have relevant academic background and membership in a professional body, with proven experience in rail environments being an advantage. The position offers full-time hours and a chance to contribute to significant industry advancements.

Qualifications

• Graduate or equivalent experience in relevant discipline.
• Membership with relevant professional body is required.
• Experience with rail environments required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections for compliance with quality requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify quality risks.
• Maintain records of quality-related activities.
• Support training and development of quality materials.

Skills

Experience in a live rail environment

Ability to form effective working relationships

Internal Auditor skills

Proven experience with complex processes

Education

Graduate in relevant discipline

Membership of CQI or relevant professional body

CQI Diploma (Level 5)

Job description

Job Summary

My client, an industry leading tier one civil engineering and construction firm are looking for a Quality Inspector to join their Rail division on a temporary contract in the North East of England.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of one of the most prestigious rail projects in the North East of England.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and surveillance to ensure compliance with quality requirements and produce reports of findings. Follow through on findings to satisfactory closure.
• Provide expertise to document originators in the formation of Inspection and Test Plans and BIM 360 Field checklists.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify potential quality risks and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain accurate records of quality-related activities, including inspection reports, test results, and non-conformance instances.
• Collaborate with integration teams to proactively work on EiS, AMP and Health and Safety Files.
• Support the development of quality-related training materials for alliance-wide dissemination.
• Investigate and analyse non-conformance incidents, identify root causes, recommend corrective action and identify trends.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of site quality documentation in alignment with company standards.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to gather all necessary quality documentation throughout project life-cycles.
• Monitor progressive assurance of ITPs by the delivery teams to ensure that checklists and quality verifying records are being created contemporaneously.
• Carry out audits in line with the Audit Schedule and report findings and follow through to satisfactory closure.
• Support delivery of H&S Files within site teams.
• Provide training to project teams on quality standards, processes, and tools.

Qualifications

• Graduate in relevant discipline OR professional qualification (e.g. CQI Diploma (Level 5)).
• Membership of the CQI or other relevant professional body.
• Internal Auditor.
• Proven experience within a live rail environment with similar complexity and risk, sufficient to understand and review end to end processes and propose quality improvements.
• Ability to form effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Network rail experience would be advantageous. APPLY NOW!

EEO Statement

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.

Eligibility

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

Legal Disclosure

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Info

• Job Title: Quality Inspector
• Company: (not specified)
• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Posted: (not specified)
• Closes: Jan 5th 2026
• Sector: Other
• Contract: Temporary
• Hours: Full Time