Position Title: QA/QC Mechanical Inspector

Location: North West England

Reports To: QA/QC Manager

Contract Type: Contract

Discipline Focus: Mechanical

Contract Length: Till Christmas (circa 4 weeks - potential to extend but not guaranteed due to project entering commissioning soon)

Role Purpose

To ensure all mechanical works on the Energy-from-Waste (EfW) project are delivered in full compliance with project specifications, industry codes/standards, manufacturer requirements, and statutory regulations. The QA/QC Mechanical Inspector supports construction and commissioning activities by performing inspections, audits, and verifications across all mechanical installations, welding activities, and pressure systems.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Quality Assurance & Control

• Perform inspections, surveillance, and verification of mechanical works including boilers, pressure vessels, pipework, turbines, rotating equipment, heat exchangers, and balance-of-plant mechanical systems.
• Monitor and verify welding activities, WPS/PQR compliance, welder qualifications, consumable control, and NDT requirements.
• Review and approve ITPs, WPSs, Method Statements, and Quality Plans for mechanical scopes.
• Conduct incoming material inspections, verifying certification, traceability, and conformity to EN, ASME, and PED requirements.
• Monitor fabrication, assembly, installation, and alignment of mechanical equipment and systems.
• Ensure correct implementation of DMRs/TQs/ NCRs, including root cause analysis and close-out of quality issues.

Documentation, Records, and Compliance

• Maintain accurate inspection records, punch lists, redline drawings, and test packs.
• Witness mechanical testing such as hydrostatic/pressure tests, flow tests, torqueing/verifications, and mechanical run-tests.
• Ensure mechanical completion against system boundaries via LOTO, RFI, ITR, and MC documentation processes.
• Support compilation of Turnover Packages (TOPs), Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs), and documentation for handover to commissioning/client.

Construction & Commissioning Interface

• Work closely with construction supervisors, commissioning engineers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure mechanical works meet quality standards.
• Participate in system walkdowns (A/B/C punch), readiness reviews, and completion milestones.
• Provide technical clarification on mechanical QA/QC matters to site teams and subcontractors.

HSE & Regulatory Requirements

• Ensure compliance with PED, Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR), EN 13480/13445, ASME VIII, and other applicable standards.
• Verify that lifting, rigging, and installation of mechanical equipment follow approved procedures and safety requirements.
• Promote a strong quality and HSE culture within the contractor and subcontractor teams.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2/3 years experience in a QA/QC Mechanical Inspector role within Energy-from-Waste, power generation, petrochemical, or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of pressure systems, boilers, pipework, rotating equipment, and EPC-style project execution.
• Experience in welding/NDT oversight (CSWIP 3.1/3.2 or equivalent preferred).
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings, specifications, and ITPs.
• Demonstrable experience with mechanical completion, test packs, and commissioning interfaces.
• Excellent understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems and project QA/QC processes.

Desirable

• Certification in mechanical engineering (HNC/HND/Degree).
• Familiarity with EfW technologies: grate boilers, flue gas treatment systems, steam turbines, condensers, and fuel handling systems.
• Lead Auditor (ISO 9001) qualification.
• Experience with digital Quality Management Systems (QMS), turnover tools, or completions systems (Aconex, GoCompletions, Procore, etc.).

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and mechanical discipline integrity.
• Ability to challenge poor quality and drive corrective actions.
• Effective communicator across multicultural teams and subcontractors.
• Structured, organised, and able to maintain accurate documentation.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on risk reduction and quality improvement.