Quality Inspector

Belcan; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance

4 days on/4 days off

Enhanced rates for night/weekend

Expense claimable

Job summary

Belcan is seeking 10 Quality Inspectors to join a major nuclear infrastructure programme in Plymouth. You will ensure quality oversight across the construction lifecycle, performing inspections, testing, and QA in line with ITPs.

Initially day-shift induction, then permanent night shifts 7:00pm–5:30am with a 4 on/4 off rotation; enhanced rates apply for nights and weekends. Eligible candidates will have nuclear/defence project experience and SC clearance access.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection/QA on construction projects.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs, and standards.
• Willingness to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
• Nuclear/Defence or MOD project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Quality Control inspections in line with project specs and ITPs.
• Attend kick-off and pre-inspection production meetings as required.
• Monitor compliance with procedures, quality plans, and inspection requirements.
• Witness inspections, testing, FATs and SATs.
• Verify calibration and suitability of inspection equipment.
• Produce inspection reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure findings are reported, corrected, and verified.
• Support LTQR generation and verification.
• Carry out final inspections and issue release certificates where applicable.
• Report progress and quality performance to Quality Engineers and Managers.

Skills

Quality inspection

Interpret drawings & specs

Security Clearance (SC) eligibility

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related

CSCS Card

Tools

Inspection equipment

Site inspection tools

Job description

Our client is seeking 10 Quality Inspectors to join a major nuclear infrastructure programme based in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's most significant defence and infrastructure projects, providing quality oversight throughout the construction lifecycle.

Working within the Quality Control team, you will be responsible for ensuring all inspection, testing, and quality assurance activities are completed in accordance with project specifications, standards, and inspection test plans (ITPs).

The Role

Following an initial induction and familiarisation period on day shifts, you will move onto a permanent night shift pattern of 7:00pm – 5:30am, operating on a 4 days on / 4 days off rotation. Enhanced rates are available for night and weekend working, with expenses claimable in line with project guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Quality Control inspections in accordance with project specifications and ITP requirements.
• Attend kick-off meetings and pre-inspection production meetings where required.
• Monitor compliance with approved procedures, quality plans, and inspection requirements.
• Witness inspections, testing activities, factory acceptance tests, and site acceptance tests.
• Verify calibration and suitability of inspection and test equipment.
• Produce inspection reports and communicate findings to project stakeholders.
• Ensure inspection findings are effectively reported, corrected, and verified.
• Support the generation and verification of Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs).
• Carry out final inspections and issue release certification where applicable.
• Report progress and quality performance to Quality Engineers and Quality Managers.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within quality inspection and/or quality assurance on construction projects.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
• Relevant civil engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Nuclear, Defence, or MOD project experience.
• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• CSCS Card.

If you're an experienced Quality Inspector with a civil construction background and are looking for your next long-term opportunity within a major regulated project environment, we'd love to hear from you.