Quality Inspector

📍 Location: Rochdale, OL10 2LG

💼 Employment Type: Contract

🏗️ Sector: Major Infrastructure & Civil Engineering (Earthworks, Piling, Concrete & Surfacing)

Are you an experienced Site Quality Inspector looking to champion standard-setting execution on a flagship civil infrastructure project?

We are seeking a Quality Inspector to act as our first line of defence on-site at the Heywood Interchange project. Operating directly on the front line, you will drive a proactive quality culture by coaching site delivery teams, leading site inspections, and resolving technical non-conformance's before they reach senior management.

• First Line of Defence: Coach, train, and support delivery teams and subcontractors to promote a "Right First Time" quality mindset.
• On-Site Inspections: Conduct rigorous site inspections against approved Detailed Designs, Work Information, and client specifications across civil disciplines (piling, precast concrete, earthworks, and surfacing).
• Technical Quality Champion: Act as the site arbiter on quality issues, collaborating closely with the Lead Designer to ensure full compliance.
• ITPs & Handover Compliance: Assist with the compilation and sign-off of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring all hold points and Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) are strictly followed.
• Communication & Reporting: Represent the Quality department in daily Start of Shift meetings and Collaborative Planning sessions; escalate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and site issues to Senior Quality Engineers and Managers.
• Surveillance: Support Quality Engineers with continuous site surveillance and handover documentation.

Essential:

• Proven track record as a Quality Inspector / Site QA Inspector on major Civil Engineering projects (e.g., piling, earthworks, concrete, surfacing).
• Extensive hands-on experience in on-site design compliance checks and NCR management.
• Active and relevant CSCS Card.
• Certified on-site Quality training.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) for documentation and reporting.

Desirable:

• Experience in quality management on major highways/roads infrastructure projects.
• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• Familiarity with NEC contracts.

If you have the site presence, technical eye, and passion for quality delivery, submit your updated CV today to be considered for this high-visibility infrastructure project.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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