Senior On-Site Quality Inspector – Civil & M&E

Manpower UK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking experienced Quality Control Engineer / Clerk of Works / Inspector for a major infrastructure programme in Plymouth. The role focuses on quality oversight across civil, mechanical, electrical, welding and fabrication activities, ensuring works meet client and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong QC principles, ITPs, NCR management and hands-on inspection experience across multiple disciplines, with SC clearance eligibility and nuclear/defence project

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in quality inspection or quality control on large-scale projects.
• Background in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Fabrication, Welding, NDT.
• Security clearance (SC) eligibility and Nuclear/Defence/MOD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor defects and NCRs, tracking and closing out.
• Verify compliance with specifications, works information and client requirements.
• Prepare quality reports and inspection records.
• Conduct on-site quality inspections and surveillance.
• Support off-site inspections of suppliers and manufacturers.
• Witness inspections, testing, and review documentation.
• Ensure ITPS are implemented and maintained.
• Support FATs, SATs and acceptance testing activities.
• Develop and update quality documentation and procedures.
• Liaise with client quality representatives and third-party inspectors.
• Participate in quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure material traceability and certification records are maintained.
• Assist in compilation of Lifetime Quality Records.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection

NDT

Reporting

Education

HNC/HND in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

ISO 9001 Auditor Certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Manpower UK is seeking experienced Quality Control Engineer / Clerk of Works / Inspector for a major infrastructure programme in Plymouth. The role focuses on quality oversight across civil, mechanical, electrical, welding and fabrication activities, ensuring works meet client and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong QC principles, ITPs, NCR management and hands-on inspection experience across multiple disciplines, with SC clearance eligibility and nuclear/defence project