Quality Engineer

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.