QA/QC Inspector
Location
Luleå, Sweden
Assignment Type
Initial contract until approximately the end of January 2027, with the possibility of extension.
Work Schedule
8 weeks working on site (Monday-Friday) followed by 2 weeks working remotely.
Project Context
This role supports the construction, installation, inspection, and quality documentation activities associated with a major industrial metals manufacturing project in Sweden. The QA/QC Inspector will ensure all mechanical, structural, and associated electrical installation activities comply with project specifications, approved procedures, client requirements, and applicable international standards. A key aspect of the role is the preparation, compilation, and management of Quality Books organised by systems, machinery, and equipment, supporting mechanical completion, client inspections, and final handover.
Role Purpose
To perform and coordinate QA/QC inspection activities across mechanical, structural, and supporting electrical installation works, ensuring the highest standards of quality throughout construction, mechanical completion, and handover phases. The successful candidate will conduct inspections, verify compliance, maintain inspection records, compile Quality Books, and support client and third-party inspections through to final turnover. The QA/QC Inspector must be capable of independently conducting internal inspections to verify compliance and confirm readiness before requesting inspections with client or third-party representatives.
Key Accountabilities
- Execute site inspections and surveillance activities in accordance with approved ITPs, procedures, specifications, and project quality requirements.
- Verify compliance of installed equipment, structures, piping systems, and mechanical assemblies.
- Review and validate inspection and test records before inclusion within project quality dossiers.
- Ensure all quality documentation is accurately completed and maintained.
- Conduct internal inspections to verify compliance and readiness before requesting inspections with client or third-party representatives.
- Perform inspections of structural steel installations, mechanical equipment installation, bolted connections, alignment works, coatings, painting systems, and mechanical completion activities.
- Verify dimensional inspections, installation tolerances, levelling, alignment, and equipment positioning.
- Review weld inspection reports, NDT records, coating reports, material certificates, and inspection documentation.
- Verify bolt tensioning and torque-tightening records.
- Support receipt inspections and preservation checks of equipment and materials.
- Review and verify alignment certificates, bolt torque-tightening records, dimensional inspection reports, site painting/coating certificates, and associated documentation.
- Verify that mechanical and structural installations meet the required quality standards before client or third-party inspections.
- Prepare and compile Quality Books organized by systems, equipment packages, machines, and mechanical completion boundaries.
- Manage inspection dossiers and turnover documentation, ensuring all records are complete, traceable, and submitted in accordance with project requirements.
- Coordinate document close-out activities prior to handover.
- Raise inspection requests and coordinate with client representatives and third-party inspectors.
- Attend inspections, walkdowns, punch-list reviews, and turnover activities.
- Support closure of comments, observations, and non-conformances.
- Identify quality deviations and raise NCRs where required.
- Support investigation and resolution of quality issues, verify completion of corrective actions, and maintain traceability of close-out records.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Perform daily site inspections and quality surveillance.
- Review work packs, ITPs, procedures, drawings, and specifications.
- Verify equipment installation against approved drawings and manufacturer recommendations.
- Monitor structural erection activities and mechanical installation progress.
- Inspect site painting and protective coating activities.
- Verify inspection reports, material traceability records, and quality documentation.
- Participate in punch-list inspections and mechanical completion walkdowns.
- Prepare inspection reports and daily quality updates.
- Liaise with construction, commissioning, engineering, and client teams regarding quality-related matters.
- Maintain accurate records within project quality management systems.
Requirements
- Minimum 8+ years' experience in QA/QC inspection within industrial construction, heavy industry, EPC, metals, power, oil & gas, petrochemical, mining, or manufacturing projects.
- Proven experience compiling Quality Books and turnover dossiers for major construction projects.
- Demonstrated construction-site experience through installation and completion phases.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment installation, structural steel erection, alignment verification, dimensional inspections, bolted connections and torque verification, mechanical completion documentation, coating and painting inspections.
- Experience reviewing and compiling electrical QA/QC documentation is desirable.
- Familiarity with cable installation records, electrical inspection reports, testing records, and turnover documentation is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), NCR management, material traceability, mechanical completion processes, turnover systems, quality dossier compilation, and ISO 9001 requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, client representatives, third-party inspectors, and project management teams.
- Professional written and verbal English.
Education & Credentials
- Technical Diploma, HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality Management, or related discipline.
- CSWIP, BGAS, NACE, ICorr, PCN, or equivalent inspection certifications are advantageous.
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification is desirable.
- Relevant site safety certifications preferred.
Mobilisation & Eligibility Requirements
- Be an EU national or already hold a valid Swedish residence and work permit.
- Be able to meet the applicable Swedish administrative requirements, including obtaining an A1 Certificate where relevant.
- Be available to commence work on site in Luleå by 12 October 2026.
- Be available for an initial assignment running until approximately the end of January 2027, with the possibility of extension.
- Be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.