CONSTRUCTION QC INSPECTOR – MECHANICAL

NES Fircroft are looking for an experienced Construction QC Inspector – Mechanical to support construction activities on a project in Antwerp, Belgium.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and piping disciplines, with solid construction site experience and a good understanding of quality control procedures, inspection and testing, and completion and handover processes.

You will be responsible for monitoring subcontractor activities, ensuring all work meets the required quality standards, and supporting the project team in maintaining compliance with approved procedures, technical specifications and applicable codes.

Please note: Candidates must already have the legal right to work in Belgium. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and comment on subcontractor procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and associated quality documentation.
• Carry out witness inspections, quality checks and surveillance activities to monitor subcontractor performance.
• Ensure all construction work within assigned areas complies with the Construction Site Quality Plan, approved ITPs, project procedures and relevant specifications.
• Ensure all inspection and testing activities are accurately recorded and documented.
• Monitor subcontractor quality control resources to ensure adequate coverage and compliance with agreed requirements.
• Identify, document and report quality deficiencies relating to subcontractors and suppliers, initiating the non-conformance process where required.
• Record outstanding work and deficiencies through punch lists, liaising with Wood supervisors and superintendents to ensure timely rectification.
• Maintain close communication with discipline supervisors to coordinate inspections and resolve quality-related issues.
• Verify that materials used on site comply with project technical documentation, applicable codes and specifications.
• Support the QC and completion/turnover teams in gathering, checking and compiling the necessary quality records for project handover.
• Promote a strong safety culture by following HSE procedures and standards, identifying unsafe acts or conditions, and raising concerns where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in construction, ideally within industrial, energy, oil and gas, petrochemical or similar projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical and piping construction disciplines.
• Experience in construction quality control, inspection and surveillance activities.
• Familiarity with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures and non-conformance reporting.
• Understanding of completion, punch listing and turnover management processes.
• Ability to review technical documentation and ensure work is completed in accordance with project specifications and applicable codes.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work closely with subcontractors, supervisors and the wider project team.
• A proactive approach to quality, safety and resolving site issues.
• Must already have the legal right to work in Belgium. Visa sponsorship is not available.

How to Apply

If you have a strong mechanical and piping background, relevant construction quality control experience, and are interested in working on a project in Antwerp, Belgium, we would welcome your application.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.