QA QC INSPECTOR in Manchester

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. We are recruiting an experienced QA/QC Inspector to deliver site-based quality assurance and quality control activities on the Highview Power (HVP) Liquid Air Energy Storage project at Carrington.

The role suits a CSWIP-qualified inspector with proven large-project experience across sectors such as Power, Energy-from-Waste, Cryogenic, LNG, Chemical, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, or Nuclear, capable of working across mechanical, piping, and structural disciplines from fabrication through to handover and commissioning.

The successful candidate will work closely with construction, engineering, subcontractors, the client, and third-party / NOBO inspectors to ensure full compliance with project specifications, codes, and the project Inspection & Test Plan (ITP).

• Implement and maintain the project Quality Plan and ITP in line with project specifications, ASME B31.3, BS EN 13480, BS EN 1090, ASME IX, and PED requirements.
• Carry out daily QA/QC site inspections across mechanical, piping, and structural steelwork installations.
• Witness welding fit-ups, weld audits, and conduct visual weld inspections to CSWIP standards.
• Coordinate, witness, and review NDT activities (UT, MPI, DPI, PMI, RT) and ensure NDT percentages are met.
• Witness and sign off pressure testing, flange management, and bolt torquing.
• Carry out line walks, raise and close out punch lists, and manage NCRs through to corrective and preventive actions.
• Compile and review LTQR / Data Dossier documentation, including weld records, NDT reports, material certs, and ITP sign-offs.
• Conduct subcontractor surveillance and audits to ensure compliance with workmanship standards.
• Interface with the client, third-party inspectors, and NOBO for sign-offs and stage approvals.
• Read and interpret isometrics, P&IDs, GAs, and welding procedures (WPS/PQR) to validate installation against design.
• Use FieldView / Asite or equivalent digital QA platforms to record and submit inspection records.
• Attend daily completions meetings and support system handover to commissioning.

• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector (current).
• Proven QA/QC Inspector experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME B31.3, BS EN 13480, BS EN 1090, and ASME IX.
• Demonstrable experience compiling LTQRs / Data Dossiers and managing handover documentation.
• Experience coordinating and witnessing NDT (UT, MPI, DPI, PMI, RT) and reviewing reports.
• Confident reading and interpreting isometrics, P&IDs, and GA drawings.
• Experience interfacing with clients, subcontractors, and third-party / NOBO inspectors.
• CCNSG Safety Passport; full understanding of CDM and site safety regulations.
• Power, Cryogenic, LNG, or Energy-from-Waste sector experience would be a distinct advantage.
• PCN Level 2 PT (Dye Penetrant Testing) or other NDT qualifications.
• TUV Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) BS EN 1090 Exec Class 2 or above.
• Coded welding background (TIG, MIG, MMA on carbon and stainless steel).
• Experience with FieldView / Asite or equivalent digital QA platforms.
• Confined space training.

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.