QC Welding Inspector - Structural
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Reporting To: Senior QC Inspector
Business Area: Energy / Marine
Contract: 16-week initial contract
Rate: TBC
Allowance: £45 per night radius allowance (up to 5 nights for candidates living more than 35 miles from site)
Role Purpose
The QC Inspector - Structural is responsible for ensuring structural quality standards are met during shipbuilding activities. The role supports the Senior QC Inspector and Quality Management team by carrying out inspections, coordinating verification activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards, procedures, and specifications.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out structural inspections and acceptance of ship structures
2. Work within a fast-paced shipbuilding and marine construction environment
3. Liaise with classification societies and inspection bodies as required
4. Manage inspection and test records and maintain completion documentation
5. Coordinate inspection activities and inspection schedules
6. Conduct quality investigations and product verification audits
7. Perform NDT inspections (MT, PT, UT) where qualified
8. Complete inspection reports accurately and in a timely manner
9. Monitor and communicate inspection progress and quality metrics
10. Develop effective working relationships with production, engineering, and inspection teams
11. Work at height and in confined spaces as required
12. Demonstrate certified competencies through trade testing when required
Qualifications and Experience
13. HNC or SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent, essential)
14. CSWIP 3.1 (essential)
15. PCN Level 2 in MT or PT
16. At least 5 years' experience in welding inspection and NDT
17. Experience within shipbuilding, marine, defence, or heavy manufacturing environments
18. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Security Requirements
19. You will initially be on site under BPSS but must be able to work towards SC if required
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