Quality Engineer
9 days ago
Kilmarnock
Force Contracting Services are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to join a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kilmarnock. The project is due to commence in mid-September 2026 and is expected to run for approximately 2 years. The successful candidate will have a strong civil engineering quality background, relevant experience working on BESS sites, and a good understanding of quality requirements across major construction projects. Scope of Works: • Enabling works, • Site preparation, • Earthworks, • Drainage, • Access roads, • Hardstanding, • Equipment foundations, • Fencing foundations, • Ducting and trenching, • Reinstatement, • All associated civil works required to provide a complete and operational BESS site Responsibilities: • Manage quality assurance processes across the civil works, including preparing and maintaining Inspection & Test Plans., • Carry out inspections and review construction activities against drawings, specifications and project requirements., • Manage quality records, testing, material certification and inspection documentation., • Raise and manage non-conformances, working with Site Engineers, Site Management and subcontractors to resolve quality issues., • Support client inspections, audits, snagging and project handover, ensuring all required quality records are complete. Requirements: • Proven experience in a QA/QC or Quality Assurance role within civil engineering, with relevant experience working on BESS sites., • Strong understanding of civil engineering quality control, including ITPs, inspections and non-conformance management., • Ability to interpret drawings and specifications and identify quality issues., • Strong attention to detail with good documentation and organisational skills., • Relevant engineering or construction qualification and CSCS or equivalent. Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV and one of our team will be in touch