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Join the Energy Transition – Become a Civil QC Inspector on a High-Profile Project!

We are looking for an experienced Civil QC Inspector to join the ENI Liverpool Bay Project in Talacre, North Wales. This is your chance to play a key role in decommissioning and carbon capture initiatives that support the UK’s sustainable energy goals.

Role: Civil QC Inspector

Location: Talacre, North Wales

Working Pattern: 5.5 days per week (including Saturday morning)

Contract Type: Outside IR35

About the Role:

As a Civil QC Inspector , you will report to the Quality Control Manager and perform inspections on materials, equipment, steel structures, construction activities, and HVAC systems on site. The ideal Civil QC Inspector will have a strong background in oil & gas or energy projects and a commitment to quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities of the Civil QC Inspector:

• Execute inspections and issue Quality Records and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
• Verify foundation preparation and reinforcement installation
• Monitor atmospheric conditions during concrete pouring and curing
• Check material certifications, chemical analyses, grain size, and sampling operations
• Review laboratory results for compliance with quality standards
• Ensure subcontractors follow QC/Inspection Test Plans
• Maintain proper documentation for the final As-Built dossier

Requirements for the Civil QC Inspector:

• 5+ years as a Civil QC Inspector, with 10 years in QC roles within Oil & Gas or energy sectors
• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Strong quality control inspection knowledge
• Proficiency in MS365
• Must reside in the UK with full, permanent UK right-to-work status

Why Join Us as a Civil QC Inspector?

• Work on a high-profile project contributing to sustainable energy
• Full-time contractor role up to 5.5 days/week
• Career growth and skills development opportunities
• Join a team committed to safety, diversity, and sustainability

If you are a skilled Civil QC Inspector ready to make an impact, apply today by sending your CV!

Project Controls Engineer/ Planning Engineer

Initial 12 Month Contract

Talacre, North Wales – Site based role consisting of 5 days per week at site

Inside IR35 position

A Project Controls/Planning Engineer is required to support a large Energy Transition project based in North Wales on a long term contract basis.

The ideal candidate will have experience of/ related to onshore pipelines and also have experience of working for an operator (desirable).

Purpose:

To support the Package Manager to control contractor performances and support Project Control Department in preparing and update package/contract schedules and reporting activities

Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Support the Package Manager (PM) in managing the project controls function for the allocated Work Package(s)
• Attend meeting with contractor and perform site visits
• As the Project Controls Engineer, you will maintain and updated the Package control schedule, and support the Project control department to integrate it in the Integrated LBCCS schedule.
• Provide the PM and the Project Control Department with progress reporting including schedule updates, KPIs, forecast to complete, variance identification and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and control project compliance in respect of the project's contractual obligations and procedural requirements.
• Verify Contractor progress and application for payment
• As the Project Controls Engineer, you will assist the package team in development of action plans to avoid cost & schedule overruns through Value Engineering
• Support the review and challenge forecast trend analysis for the package schedule and costs.
• Analyse project deliverables status to review and challenge forecast man-hours to complete.
• Review forecast with the Project Manager/Engineering Leadership Team.
• Review and monitor projects performance and present results to the package team.
• Prepare reports to analyses project progress in development or execution stages.
• As the Project Controls Engineer, you will manage the database for the project lessons learned.
• Maintain detailed change management records and support WPM to evaluate change orders, if any.
• Support WPM to monitor progress on permitting

Education & Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Good knowledge of English (in writing and speaking)

Required Experience and Technical Competencies (relevant experience and technical skills):

• Working knowledge of project controls tools and principles
• Relevant experience as Planner in the O&G industry particularly with operating companies.
• Familiar with Primavera P6
• As the Project Controls Engineer, you will have experience with SharePoint is necessary. Experience in the use of company tools (Assai, Xflow, etc.) is beneficial.
• Good understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning from an oil and gas industry to a low carbon future
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English is mandatory, any other language as a plus).
• Good computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
• As the Project Controls Engineer, you will have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in Project Execution / Project Controls

First Recruitment Group are committed to finding the right candidates for our clients, and the right companies for our candidates to work for. We’re passionate about putting people first, and take pride in being able to offer an all-round service for candidates and clients with our payroll solution, Primis and workforce management solution, Operam.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.