Quality Inspector

Carmichael UK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced shift rates

Expenses claimable

Job summary

Carmichael UK is recruiting for multiple Quality Inspectors for a major civil engineering project at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. The role covers quality assurance, inspections and documentation in a safety-critical environment.

The position starts with days training and moves to permanent night shifts (7:00pm – 5:30am) on a 4 on/4 off rotation. Enhanced shift rates apply and expenses are claimable in addition to hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Previous quality inspection or quality assurance experience on construction projects.
• Civil engineering construction experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and standards.
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspections in accordance with specifications and ITP requirements.
• Attend kick-off meetings and pre-inspection production meetings where required.
• Support supply chain quality assessments and capability reviews.
• Verify dimensional inspection reports and critical measurements.
• Monitor compliance with approved procedures, quality plans and inspection requirements.
• Ensure only suitably qualified and experienced personnel undertake inspection and testing activities.
• Witness inspections, testing activities, factory acceptance tests and site acceptance tests.
• Verify calibration status of inspection and testing equipment.
• Identify, report and verify corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Produce daily and weekly inspection reports.
• Support the generation and verification of Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs).
• Assist with final inspections and certification activities.
• Report progress and quality performance to the wider quality team.

Skills

Quality inspection

Construction experience

Reading drawings/specs

Security clearance (SC)

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Quality Inspector (Nights)

Devonport, Plymouth Long-Term Contract Opportunity 4 Days On / 4 Days Off

Carmichael UK is recruiting for a number of experienced Quality Inspectors to join a major civil engineering and infrastructure project based at Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile, safety-critical project, supporting the delivery of significant infrastructure works within a highly regulated environment.

The Role

As a Quality Inspector, you will provide quality assurance and inspection support across a range of civil engineering activities, ensuring that works are carried out in accordance with specifications, inspection test plans (ITPs), procedures and quality requirements.

You will be responsible for monitoring quality performance throughout construction activities and ensuring that all quality records are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Working Pattern:

• Initial training period on day shifts
• Moving onto permanent night shifts (7:00pm - 5:30am)
• 4 days on / 4 days off rotation
• Enhanced shift rates available
• Expenses claimable in addition to hourly rate

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspections in accordance with specifications and ITP requirements
• Attend kick-off meetings and pre-inspection production meetings where required
• Support supply chain quality assessments and capability reviews
• Verify dimensional inspection reports and critical measurements
• Monitor compliance with approved procedures, quality plans and inspection requirements
• Ensure only suitably qualified and experienced personnel undertake inspection and testing activities
• Witness inspections, testing activities, factory acceptance tests and site acceptance tests
• Verify calibration status of inspection and testing equipment
• Identify, report and verify corrective actions for non-conformances
• Produce daily and weekly inspection reports
• Support the generation and verification of Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs)
• Assist with final inspections and certification activities
• Report progress and quality performance to the wider quality team

Requirements

Essential

• Previous quality inspection or quality assurance experience on construction projects
• Civil engineering construction experience
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and standards
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)

Desirable

• Experience working within nuclear, defence or MOD environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure or complex engineering projects
• ISO 9001 Auditor qualification
• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or similar discipline
• Valid CSCS Card

What We're Looking For

We are keen to speak with Quality Inspectors, Quality Control Inspectors, QA/QC Inspectors and Quality Engineers who have experience within major civil engineering, infrastructure, nuclear, rail, marine or defence projects.

Candidates located in the South West are particularly encouraged to apply, although applicants from further afield will also be considered.