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. Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV and one of our team will be in touch