Quality Engineer

Description:

Force Contracting Services are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to join a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kilmarnock.

The project is due to commence in mid-September 2026 and is expected to run for approximately 2 years.

The successful candidate will have a strong civil engineering quality background, relevant experience working on BESS sites, and a good understanding of quality requirements across major construction projects.

Scope of Works:

* Enabling works

* Site preparation

* Earthworks

* Drainage

* Access roads

* Hardstanding

* Equipment foundations

* Fencing foundations

* Ducting and trenching

* Reinstatement

* All associated civil works required to provide a complete and operational BESS site

Responsibilities:

* Manage quality assurance processes across the civil works, including preparing and maintaining Inspection & Test Plans.

* Carry out inspections and review construction activities against drawings, specifications and project requirements.

* Manage quality records, testing, material certification and inspection documentation.

* Raise and manage non-conformances, working with Site Engineers, Site Management and subcontractors to resolve quality issues.

* Support client inspections, audits, snagging and project handover, ensuring all required quality records are complete.

Requirements:

* Proven experience in a QA/QC or Quality Assurance role within civil engineering, with relevant experience working on BESS sites.

* Strong understanding of civil engineering quality control, including ITPs, inspections and non-conformance management.

* Ability to interpret drawings and specifications and identify quality issues.

* Strong attention to detail with good documentation and organisational skills.

* Relevant engineering or construction qualification and CSCS or equivalent.

Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV and one of our team will be in touch