Civil Inspector Awe in Reading, Berkshire

New role for a Civil Inspector in AWE working outside IR35!

Role Purpose:

To provide inspection and quality assurance oversight of civil and structural works, ensuring construction activities comply with design specifications, relevant codes, and standards, and AWE’s quality requirements — contributing to the delivery of safe, secure, and high-quality facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine inspections of civil construction works including foundations, concrete structures, drainage, steelwork, groundworks, and building fabric.

• Verify that materials, workmanship, and installations meet the approved drawings, specifications, and applicable British/European Standards.

• Produce detailed inspection reports and non-conformance reports (NCRs) when deviations are found.

• Liaise with contractors, designers, and site management to resolve quality and compliance issues.

• Ensure that construction activities adhere to AWE’s nuclear safety, security, and environmental policies.

• Support audits, surveillance, and testing activities, including witness and hold points.

• Monitor and verify records of materials, batch certificates, and other quality documentation.

• Participate in risk assessments, method statement reviews, and permit systems where required.

• Provide feedback to improve quality processes and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

Essential:

• ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.

• Relevant site-based civil inspection experience within nuclear, defence, or high-security construction environments.

• Strong knowledge of UK construction standards, Building Regulations, and applicable codes (e.g., BS EN 1992 – Eurocode 2, BS EN 206 for concrete).

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.

• Competent in producing quality inspection reports and documentation.

• Good understanding of construction health & safety practices (CDM 2015 Regulations).

Desirable:

• CSCS Card (appropriate level).

• Certified in Inspection (e.g., ICorr, CQI, or similar).

• Experience with nuclear or high-hazard facilities.

• Familiarity with nuclear-specific standards (e.g., ONR, ASME, RCC codes).

Skills & Attributes:

• High attention to detail.

• Strong communication and reporting skills.

• Proactive and assertive approach to quality assurance.

• Team player with the ability to influence contractors and stakeholders.

• Security clearance eligibility required - SC

Additional Information:

• Security Clearance: Required - SC

• Location: On-site at AWE Aldermaston / Burghfield.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Civil Inspector looking for new employment.

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.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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