Material QC Inspector
Posted Today by JAB Recruitment
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Material QC Inspector role involves overseeing inspections and quality control activities for incoming materials, equipment, and instrumentation at a major engineering and construction organization. This contract position, which is outside IR35, supports a long-term decommissioning and carbon capture project. The inspector will ensure compliance with project requirements and maintain accurate documentation throughout the process. The role requires a minimum of five years of relevant experience in material control and quality assurance within the Oil & Gas sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform inspection and quality control checks on all incoming materials and equipment, ensuring correct handling, storage and preservation.
- Review Purchase Orders and Project Specifications to verify compliance with supply requirements (visual and dimensional checks).
- Conduct visual inspections of delivered items, confirming integrity of supply and correct item marking.
- Prepare Material Receipt Reports (MRR/MIR) and liaise with the relevant stakeholders regarding material arrivals.
- Ensure all inspections, certifications, and quality documentation are managed in line with Codes, Standards, procedures, QC Plans and ITPs.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of inspections, test documents and material certifications, ensuring full traceability for final As-Built dossiers.
- Issue Inspection Material Reports, Receiving Inspection Reports and Non-Conformity Reports when required.
- For subcontracted scopes, verify implementation of approved QC Plans/ITPs, witness inspections and collect associated quality records.
Key Skills:
- Minimum 5 years conducting material control and QC activities on Oil & Gas construction sites.
- Relevant technical degree or diploma.
- Quality control across structural, mechanical, civil and electrical equipment.
- Familiarity with international codes, standards and material certifications.
- Strong MS365 capability, particularly Excel.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Details
Material QC Inspector (Contract – Outside IR35)
Location: Talacre
Start Date: January 2026
Duration: Until 2028
Working Pattern: Up to 5.5 days/week when required
Overview
We are supporting a major engineering and construction organisation operating across global energy and infrastructure projects. The business delivers large-scale offshore and onshore developments and is recognised for its focus on innovation, sustainability and digital transformation within the energy transition space. They are looking to appoint a Material QC Inspector to support a long-term decommissioning and carbon capture project.
Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, this position will be responsible for all inspections and quality control activities on incoming materials, equipment, and instrumentation arriving on site.
Purpose of the Position
The Material QC Inspector will execute inspection activities in accordance with project requirements, the QC Plan and applicable standards. This includes ensuring correct receipt, handling, storage, preservation and documentation of all materials delivered to site.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform inspection and quality control checks on all incoming materials and equipment, ensuring correct handling, storage and preservation.
- Review Purchase Orders and Project Specifications to verify compliance with supply requirements (visual and dimensional checks).
- Conduct visual inspections of delivered items, confirming integrity of supply and correct item marking.
- Prepare Material Receipt Reports (MRR/MIR) and liaise with the relevant stakeholders regarding material arrivals.
- Ensure all inspections, certifications, and quality documentation are managed in line with Codes, Standards, procedures, QC Plans and ITPs.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of inspections, test documents and material certifications, ensuring full traceability for final As-Built dossiers.
- Issue Inspection Material Reports, Receiving Inspection Reports and Non-Conformity Reports when required.
- For subcontracted scopes, verify implementation of approved QC Plans/ITPs, witness inspections and collect associated quality records.
Experience Candidate Requirements
Minimum 5 years conducting material control and QC activities on Oil & Gas construction sites.
Education
Relevant technical degree or diploma.
Technical Skills
Quality control across structural, mechanical, civil and electrical equipment.
Familiarity with international codes, standards and material certifications.
IT Skills
Strong MS365 capability, particularly Excel.
What’s On Offer
Outside IR35
Full-time contractor role
Up to 5.5 days/week when required
Long-term project commitment through to 2028
Opportunity to contribute to a major energy transition and decommissioning programme
Supportive environment with emphasis on collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must reside in the UK and hold full, permanent Right-to-Work . Sponsorship is not available.