Civil QC Engineer | Power and Renewables | Aberdeenshire

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 & Construction environment.
• Experience on HV/MV Substation, Power, Renewables, Transmission & Distribution, or Infrastructure projects.
• Experience inspecting and quality managing civil works including earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete, drainage, roads, and underground services.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications, and testing requirements applicable to civil construction works.
• Understanding of quality requirements relating to substation and energy infrastructure projects.
• Ability to lead root cause analysis techniques and implement corrective actions.
• ISO 9001 Auditor certification and experience.
• Knowledge to scope, plan, and execute quality and risk reviews.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to provide technical and professional guidance for project teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational/planning skills.
• Able to create and implement quality control processes and procedures.