Quality Inspectors

We are recruiting Quality Inspectors to join the existing team on a major Nuclear Programme at Devonport, Plymouth The successful Candidates will provide civil oversight of all quality related activities throughout the…

Contract type Contract
Posted 6 October 2026

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We are recruiting Quality Inspectors to join the existing team on a major Nuclear Programme at Devonport, Plymouth

The successful Candidates will provide civil oversight of all quality related activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Market Rates apply

Night Shifts 7pm -5:30am
The first month will be day shifts then will move to nights.

Rate uplifts for Monday to Thursday and for Weekend working

4 days on / 4 days off
Travelling expenses cover up to 4 hours from Site

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Provide Quality Control (QC) Inspection in accordance with relevant specifications and ITP requirement

Attend Kick-Off meetings and where applicable Pre-Inspection Production Meetings (PIPM)

Participate in Supply Chain Pre-Assessments and Capability Reviews (where requested)

Ensure Dimensional Reports are produced and include verification of critical parameters identified in the Drawings, Quality Plan and ITP.

Monitor adherence to approved Procedures, Technique Sheets, Quality Plans and ITPs.

Ensure only SQEP personnel undertake work tasks, inspection and testing activities

Witness execution of work tasks, inspection and testing activities, Factory and Site Acceptance Tests

During inspection and test activities verify that the Contractors inspection and test equipment is calibrated to contractual requirements (contract requirement may require calibration to be performed by UKAS accredited calibration body or is traceable to UKAS calibrated equipment)

Ensure that any inspection findings are appropriately reported, corrected, and verified.

Ensure the production/construction environment and equipment used is suitable for manufacture, installation, inspection or test.

Produce and circulate Inspection Reports (Daily/Weekly) as per agreed reporting requirements.

Report progress to the Quality Engineer / Quality Manager

Ensure Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs) are generated concurrent with manufacturing and site activities, and ensure verification of records is carried out in a timely manner and report deviations to this process

Carry out Final Inspection and Issue of Certificate of Release, or other contract specific release certificate

Where applicable complete a Contract Close Out Report.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Previous experience in quality and/or inspections in construction projects
Previous experience in Civil construction
Ability to understand Civil Standards, specifications and drawings
Nuclear or MOD Experience
Microsoft Office capable/literate
Previous experience in quality and inspections in construction projects of a similar size and complexity

** Ability to obtain SC Clearance (must be British Citizens with full British Passport and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years)

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
Civil Qualification or suitable experience in similar environment
ISO 9001 Auditor
HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or similar
CSCS Card

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