Civil inspector

Description:

Quality Inspector / QC Engineer (Civils)

Reading | £50 per hour | Outside IR35 (assessment dependent) | Contract until December 2026
Are you an experienced Quality Inspector or QC Engineer with a strong civils background and active SC Clearance?
We're recruiting for a long-term opportunity on a major UK infrastructure programme in Reading. This is a site-based role working on a high-profile project, offering long-term stability through to December 2026 and a competitive £50/hour rate.

The Role

You'll play a key role in ensuring quality standards are met across complex civil construction activities, carrying out inspections and supporting the successful delivery of the project.
Your responsibilities will include:

Reviewing and accepting procedures and documentation in line with QC1 requirements.
Conducting quality inspections against approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
Reviewing and accepting Lifetime Quality Records (LTRs).
Witnessing tests and carrying out on-site inspections.
Attending quality and project meetings as required.
Inspecting works against approved detailed designs and engineering drawings.
Supporting civil construction activities including reinforced concrete and structural steel installations.

We're Looking For

You'll need:

Current live SC Clearance (essential - candidates without active clearance cannot be considered).
Experience in a quality role on a major infrastructure, nuclear, defence or heavy civil engineering project.
Strong civils construction experience.
Ability to read and interpret engineering and reinforcement drawings.
Experience with on-site inspections and quality documentation.
Knowledge of Lifetime Quality Records (LTRs).
CSCS Card.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience with the following would be highly beneficial:

Concrete pours, pre-pour and post-pour inspections.
Reinforcement inspections.
Structural steel assembly and erection inspections.
QC1 documentation and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).

Working Pattern

Site-based in Reading.
Typical working pattern is 4 x 10-hour days (Monday-Thursday) with Friday reporting, although flexibility is required to support the construction programme when needed.

What's on Offer?

£50 per hour.
Outside IR35 (subject to individual assessment).
Long-term contract through to December 2026.
Opportunity to work on a major UK infrastructure programme.
Immediate start available for candidates with active SC Clearance.
Please note: Due to project requirements, live SC Clearance is mandatory. Unfortunately, applicants without current active clearance cannot be considered