Civil Inspector

Duration: 12 months

Location: Padeswood, Wales, United Kingdom

This position offers the opportunity to provide independent inspection and surveillance across civil, structural and architectural construction activities on a major UK project site. The role is focused on quality control, ensuring works are delivered in line with approved drawings, specifications, Inspection & Test Plans, UK codes and standards, and wider project quality requirements. With a strong site presence and involvement in reporting, inspection tracking and non-conformance management, this opportunity will suit professionals with EPC or EPCm construction experience and strong knowledge of civils and structural inspection practices.

Required Experience:

• Proven experience as a civils quality control inspector on EPC or EPCm construction projects within the UK or equivalent regulatory environments
• Proven experience inspecting civil, structural and architectural works on construction projects
• Experience inspecting earthworks, foundations, piling, drainage and structural steel erection
• Experience working as part of a quality team on civil inspections

Required Skills:

• Strong practical knowledge of civil, structural and architectural construction practices and inspection techniques
• Good working knowledge of relevant UK standards and specifications including BS EN standards, ICE specifications, Eurocodes and CDM Regulations
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and Inspection & Test Plans
• Understanding of quality inspection processes and the importance of maintaining independence from construction teams
• Ability to carry out independent inspections and proactive site surveillance during active construction phases
• Experience verifying testing regimes including compaction testing, concrete testing, slump testing, concrete cube testing, pile integrity testing and structural inspections
• Ability to review contractor quality documentation including test results, material certificates, delivery records and as-built information relevant to civils and structures
• Experience recording inspection results, surveillance findings and test outcomes within project quality records
• Ability to identify non-conforming work, support corrective actions and verify completion of remedial works
• Strong communication skills for effective coordination with contractors, construction supervision, engineering teams and project quality personnel
• Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team
• Willingness to maintain a regular site presence during active construction phases

Required Certifications:

• CSCS Card
• Medical Certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

• HNC, HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction
• Level 2 or Level 3 certificates or diplomas in Civil Quality Control and Assurance
• Experience with materials testing, concrete technology and testing, or geotechnical inspections
• Familiarity with electronic inspection reporting systems or completions platforms
• Membership of a relevant professional body or institute

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

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