Civil inspector

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.

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.

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).

• 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.

• -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.