Quality Inspector - Construction in PL1

Energy Jobline ZR; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced quality professional to ensure construction works are completed safely, compliantly and to the highest standards. You will work with site teams, engineers and project managers to maintain QA processes throughout the project lifecycle on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities include site inspections, quality checks across civil and construction activities, maintaining ITPs and quality records, monitoring workmanship, supporting audits, and

Qualifications

• Experience as QA/QC in construction.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong record-keeping skills and attention to detail.
• SC clearance is required or must be obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections to ensure works comply with project specifications, drawings, and industry standards.
• Complete quality checks and inspections across civil engineering and construction activities.
• Review and maintain Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), quality records, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor workmanship standards and identify non-conformances.
• Support quality audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Verify that materials, equipment, and installations meet required project standards.
• Work collaboratively with site management, engineering, and subcontractor teams.
• Assist in the preparation of handover and completion documentation.
• Promote a positive quality culture throughout the project.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Inspection

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Job DescriptionThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional who is passionate about ensuring construction works are completed safely, compliantly, and to the highest standards. Working closely with site teams, engineers, and project managers, you'll play a key role in maintaining quality assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle. This is for 12 months FTC.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections to ensure works comply with project specifications, drawings, and industry standards.
• Complete quality checks and inspections across civil engineering and construction activities.
• Review and maintain Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), quality records, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor workmanship standards and identify any non-conformances.
• Support quality audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Verify that materials, equipment, and installations meet required project standards.
• Work collaboratively with site management, engineering, and subcontractor teams.
• Assist in the preparation of handover and completion documentation.
• Promote a positive quality culture throughout the project.

About You

Previous experience as a Quality Inspector, QA/QC Inspector, Quality Advisor, or similar within construction, utilities, rail, highways, or civil engineering. Good understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes within construction projects. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping skills. Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across project teams. Must be able to pass SC clearance

Desirable Experience

• Working on major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• CSCS Card.
• Previous SC clearance held

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on major construction and infrastructure projects.