Civil Quality Inspector - Redcar

About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives? Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project. As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster. Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Civil Quality Inspector to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor and evaluate construction materials, workmanship, and overall project quality.
• Pre-action inspections, witness testing, signing off and reporting thereof.
• Identify and report any non-conformance issues, defects, or deviations from project plans.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive inspection records and prepare detailed reports.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and site supervisors to implement quality control measures.
• Conduct quality inspections and surveillance, recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Verify that completed work aligns with approved drawings and specifications.
• Achieve Quality departmental KPIs.
• Undertake assurance that the ITP is being followed and that requirements are being met.
• Support the Quality team in dealing with external auditing governing bodies to maintain existing certification and continuous improvement.
• Provide quality improvement performance measures and recommendations, and share best practice.
• Ensure customer requirements are understood and that Quality Control mechanisms provide assurance that the asset and/or service delivers as designed/required.
• Produce project and/or business quality reports as required.
• Support the delivery of business stream quality programs and actions, including training, coaching & developing quality skills in business streams.
• Support the establishment of a continuous improvement culture.
• Undertake specific investigations and/or report on quality related issues as required.
• Drive efficiencies through early project involvement and explore options to provide lean construction by understanding customers' needs and expectations.
• Understand Lean principles and how to apply them in construction.
• Seek to understand and implement the appropriate digital toolset to support project governance and quality assurance/measures on the projects.
• Live the Balfour Beatty Values.

Who we’re looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Competent digital skills.
• Experience of civil engineering inspection.
• Experience of working on a construction site.
• Ability to build strong relationships with delivery teams and project managers.
• Substantial practical experience in quality management in a relevant business environment.
• Experience of building a quality management framework & KPI measurement.
• Ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts.
• Pays attention to detail and sees things through to completion.
• Can deliver reports orally and written in an objective and persuasive manner.
• Has good interpersonal and communication skills and acts in an independent and professional manner with the ability to influence others including senior management.
• Is a self-starter who manages their own time and seeks to add value to their function.
• Has an enquiring and questioning approach to audit work.
• Able to command respect across the business and work closely with the Business Efficiency team.
• Good at building relationships and able to influence effectively.
• Can demonstrate initiative and resilience.
• Knowledge of the sector or experience within a project-based organisation.

Values and behaviors

• Results Driven: Demonstrates a passion and excitement for his/her work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.
• Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise with others.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.
• Operational Excellence: Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently.
• Adaptability: Learns quickly. Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Company car if applicable.
• Pension savings schemes.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies.
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme.
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities. From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.