Quality Inspector - Construction

Employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: Full time

Posted: 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Sector: Construction & Trades

Job Description

This 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 constructi

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