Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects. To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards. To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability. To work with the best. Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations About Kirby Group Engineering Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance. Role Purpose: As the Civil Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for a number of projects within the business unit, providing leadership and expertise while monitoring the progressive performance of Inspection and Test activities associated with civil construction works. The position will support project(s) from pre-construction phase through to successful project handover, ensuring all quality control deliverables are completed in accordance with project specifications, client requirements, and industry standards. Civil QC Engineer Responsibilities: Lead by example in the areas of ethics, EHS, cultural sensitivity, diversity, teamwork, quality culture, and behaviours. Comply with all Project EHS requirements including PPE, work permits, procedures, etc. Where required, support the development of project-specific method statements and inspection test plans. Understand Kirby values and Quality Policy and create a culture of “being proud of the projects we deliver” and “Right First Time” amongst the team. Establish close working relationships with cross-functional departments (Planning, Engineering, Operations, Commissioning, EHS, etc.), including supply chain and client stakeholders. Liaise with the Kirby Autodesk ACC team for field space creation and project custom attributes. Develop, maintain, and monitor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and checklist approvals for civil works in line with project specifications and submittal due dates. Develop and agree Quality Record and Handover Dossier requirements with relevant project stakeholders. Define and develop inspection boundaries, hold points, witness points, and testing requirements for civil works packages, including tracking of quality documentation. Implement quality tracking and verification processes for construction materials including concrete, reinforcement, structural steel, aggregates, drainage products, and other permanent works materials. Encourage progressive compilation of lessons learned during project execution. Conduct project lessons learned workshops with supply chain and project teams to prevent recurrence of issues. Compile hard copy and/or digital quality dossiers for project handover. Track issues, defects, and snags while driving closeout with project teams and ensuring data integrity is maintained. Review benchmark and first-of-kind activities and report progress. Review and monitor calibration certificates for surveying, testing, and measurement equipment. Monitor Power BI analytics for accurate project reporting on quality issues, inspections, checklists, and planned versus actual metrics. Ensure data integrity across BIM 360 and ACC project platforms, ensuring quality observations and issues are categorised correctly with appropriate ownership and due dates. Monitor KPI performance and supply chain quality performance, developing action plans where required. Promote a positive quality culture onsite. Identify and recognise operatives and subcontractors demonstrating quality excellence onsite. Complete root cause analysis, manage NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), and monitor corrective and preventative actions where required. Verify quality compliance of civil works including earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete structures, cable trenches, ducting systems, drainage networks, roads, hardstands, and substation infrastructure. Necessary Requirements of the Civil QC Engineer Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent construction-related qualification. 5+ years’ Quality Management experience in an Engineering
Civil QC Engineer | Power and Renewables | Aberdeenshire employer: Kirby Group Engineering
At Kirby Group Engineering, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values the health and safety of our team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Our EHS Advisors benefit from a supportive work environment, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for career advancement, all while working on diverse projects across the UK. With a commitment to employee well-being and a focus on meaningful contributions, Kirby Group Engineering is the ideal place for those looking to make a positive impact in their careers.
