On-site Civil Quality Inspector - Earthworks

Quality Inspector Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Main Civil Works Section.

What will you do?

The CWA is recruiting a Quality Inspector - Civils to join the team delivering one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. This is a site based role on the Sizewell C project, currently focused on large scale earthworks and enabling works. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of quality across all civil engineering activities on site, working closely with delivery teams and reporting into the Quality function

• Carry out detailed inspections of earthworks and enabling works to ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Monitor construction activities to confirm adherence to approved quality control procedures and safety standards
• Review and interpret drawings, plans and technical specifications to ensure accuracy and constructability
• Identify, record and report non conformances, supporting teams to implement corrective and preventative actions
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports and supporting documentation
• Support the Quality Team Lead and QA/QC Manager in implementing the project Quality Management System
• Engage with contractors, engineers and site teams to promote quality awareness and best practice
• Review third party inspection activities and support closure of NCRs with robust evidence

What are we looking for?

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in civil construction quality inspection, ideally on major infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge of construction quality standards, codes and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to read and interpret complex construction drawings and specifications
• Excellent attention to detail, with a proactive and solutions focused mindset
• Confident communicator, able to build effective relationships across site teams and stakeholders
• Experience of earthworks and enabling works is essential; nuclear or other high hazard environments is desirable
• Quality or inspection related certifications are advantageous

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - especially those from under represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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