Quality Inspector in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is recruiting for a Quality Inspector to join a major highways infrastructure project in Greater Manchester. This contract-based role focuses on promoting a strong quality culture on site, by inspecting works, coaching teams and ensuring compliance with design information and procedures.

You will work on a busy motorway junction upgrade, taking a hands-on approach to inspections, NCR handling, and liaising with delivery teams and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Experience on civil engineering projects with on-site inspections.
• Familiar with Quality management systems and site NCR processes.
• CSCS card holder and site-based quality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out independent site inspections and coach delivery teams.
• Check works in progress against Work Information and Detail Design.
• Act as liaison between delivery teams and sub-contractors for quality.
• Participate in Start of Shift and Planning meetings, escalate non-conformances.
• Assist in compiling Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and handover docs.
• Support Quality Engineers with site surveillances and inspection records.
• Provide cross-discipline support to the project quality team.

Skills

Civil engineering

Site inspections

Quality management

CSCS card

Attention to detail

Education

Civil engineering qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Inspector - Major Highways Infrastructure Project

Location: M60 Simister Island Interchange, Greater Manchester (Site-based)

Contract Type: Contract - 12 Months

Rate: PAYE Umbrella & Ltd company available

Start Date: ASAP

The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Inspector/Engineer to join a major motorway junction improvement scheme in Greater Manchester, working for a leading principal contractor on one of the North West's busiest and most high-profile road infrastructure projects. As Quality Inspector, you will act as the first line of defence in promoting a strong quality culture across the site, supporting the Delivery Team through coaching, training and on-site presence, while carrying out independent inspections of the works to ensure compliance with the approved Detail Design and Work Information. This is a fantastic opportunity for a quality professional with a civils background to play a key role on a nationally significant infrastructure scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out independent site inspections and act as first line of defence against substandard work, coaching and training the Delivery and Quality teams
• Check works in progress and on completion to ensure construction is in line with the Work Information and Detail Design
• Act as the point of liaison between delivery teams and sub-contractors, promoting a \"right first time\" quality culture
• Represent the Quality team at Start of Shift meetings and Collaborative Planning sessions, escalating non-conformances to Quality Managers/Engineers
• Assist in the compilation of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and handover documentation, ensuring hold points are adhered to
• Support Quality Engineers with site surveillances and formal inspection documentation in line with client requirements
• Provide support to Quality Inspectors across other disciplines on the project as required

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working on civil engineering projects, ideally including precast concrete, piling, earthworks and surfacing
• Extensive experience of on-site inspections against approved Detail Design, with onsite NCR management
• Competent in MS Word and Excel
• Relevant CSCS card
• On-site training in Quality

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in a quality role on a major roads infrastructure project
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems
• SMSTS
• Understanding of NEC contracts

What's on Offer

• Competitive day rate (PAYE, Umbrella, or Limited Company options - role subject to IR35 status)
• 12-month contract on a major, high-profile infrastructure scheme
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced quality and delivery team on a landmark motorway junction upgrade