Hays Specialist Recruitment

Quality Inspector - Highways

Leiston, Suffolk, ip16 4ur IP16 4UR

Key information

Pay
£400 - £500
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
17 Jul 2026
Closing date
16 Aug 2026

About this role

Your new company

A leading civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure and highways projects across the UK. With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement, they are seeking experienced Quality Inspectors to support the successful delivery of a large-scale project.

Your new role

As a Quality Inspector, you will support the delivery team by driving quality standards across a major civil engineering project.

  • Carry out inspections of earthworks, drainage and structures activities
  • Monitor works to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality requirements
  • Identify, record and help resolve non-conformances
  • Support the implementation of quality assurance procedures and documentation
  • Promote a positive quality culture across site teams
  • Review and monitor materials testing activities
  • Work closely with engineers, supervisors and operational teams
  • Assist in maintaining quality records and inspection reports
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the project
  • Travel across multiple jobs as part of a roving quality team

What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous experience as a Quality Inspector, Quality Engineer, Clerk of Works or similar role within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure projects
  • Strong background in earthworks, with knowledge of drainage and structures works
  • Experience carrying out site inspections and quality assurance activities
  • Understanding of quality management systems and quality documentation
  • Knowledge of materials testing would be advantageous
  • Ability to work effectively with operational and delivery teams
  • CSCS Card
  • SSSTS or SMSTS desirable

What you need to do now

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