Quality Advisor

Site‑Based Quality Advisor – Major Infrastructure Project

Location: Caithness (Wick / Thurso)
Start: June / Early July 2026
Duration: Minimum 12 months
Expenses: Travel covered + £40/day meal allowance

Overview

We are supporting a brand‑new, nationally significant infrastructure project in Caithness and are seeking an experienced Site‑Based Quality Advisor to join the on‑site delivery team.

This is a long‑term opportunity with a reputable contractor, ideal for someone who wants stability, strong project exposure, and consistent Monday–Friday work on a major linear civils scheme.

What you'll be doing:

• Work closely with the Project Manager Installation (PIM), Site Installation Manager (SIM) and Project Quality Manager (PQM) to ensure all quality requirements are met and recorded.

• Ensure full compliance with project QCP and ITP requirements, supporting site managers and installation teams with accurate documentation and on‑site checks.

• Verify adherence to relevant UK standards (BS EN, NGTS, ENATS) across all site activities, documentation, and plans.

• Conduct routine and ad‑hoc inspections including duct spacing/depth, backfill materials, compaction, duct proving, haul road construction, cable installation, jointing and termination works.

• Raise and manage NCRs for civil subcontractors; support root‑cause analysis and drive corrective/preventative actions.

• Oversee and verify delivered materials, including quarry materials and routine testing of surround materials.

• Support internal and client audits, ensuring readiness and accurate representation of site quality activities.

• Promote a strong quality culture on site, delivering toolbox talks, lessons learned and improvement briefings.

• Coordinate client witness points, ensuring activities are planned, communicated and documented.

• Review project documentation for technical and regulatory compliance.

• Maintain and update quality trackers and contribute to final documentation packages.

• Liaise directly with client representatives and attend project meetings.

• Identify risks and opportunities, taking proactive action to mitigate or realise them.

Experience & Preferred Skills:

• Linear civil engineering experience essential.

• Strong technical understanding of civil engineering, duct installation, reinstatement and cable‑related works.

• Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and confident producing high‑quality documentation.

• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical standards.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.

Qualifications

• Degree or formal qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Quality (preferred)

• SMSTS / SSSTS

• Temporary Works awareness/experience

• First Aid (preferred)

• CSCS Card

If this sounds like you, apply here or send your CV to chloe.ruxton@contractscotland.co.uk

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.