Quality Inspector

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 national infrastructure scheme
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced quality and delivery team on a landmark motorway junction upgrade