Role Purpose
Civil Inspectors play a vital role in ensuring construction and infrastructure projects are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest quality standards.
Working on behalf of leading engineering organisations, you will provide site-based inspection, surveillance and quality assurance support across a range of major industrial, energy and infrastructure projects.
Job Role Responsibilities
- Perform inspections of civil and structural construction activities
- Monitor contractor performance and workmanship against approved specifications
- Verify compliance with quality requirements, codes, standards and project procedures
- Witness testing, inspections and hold-point activities
- Review inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality records and site documentation
- Identify non-conformances and support close-out activities
- Produce detailed inspection reports and progress updates
- Support quality assurance and quality control processes across project sites
- Liaise with project teams, contractors and client representatives
- Monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to approved designs and standards
- Participate in audits, site walkdowns and technical reviews where required
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with site health and safety requirements
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience as a Civil Inspector, Site Inspector or Quality Inspector within engineering or construction environments
- Strong understanding of civil engineering and construction practices
- Experience inspecting earthworks, concrete, structural steelwork, foundations, drainage or infrastructure works
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
- Knowledge of quality assurance, quality control and inspection processes
- Familiarity with industry codes, standards and inspection requirements
- Experience working on major infrastructure, energy, industrial, water, defence or construction projects
- Strong communication and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently and manage inspection activities on live project sites
- Relevant engineering qualification, CSCS card or industry certification advantageous
- NDT, welding inspection or quality-related qualifications are beneficial but not essential
Why Apply?
Contract opportunities available nationwide
Work with leading engineering consultancies, EPC organisations and inspection providers
Exposure to high-profile infrastructure, energy and industrial projects
Opportunities across nuclear, water, power, oil & gas and major construction sectors
Roles ranging from Inspector through to Senior and Lead Inspector level
Competitive contract rates available
Long-term and short-term assignments to suit your preferences
Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people.
That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.
We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Civil Inspectors looking for new contract opportunities.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.