Construction Inspector

Construction Inspector

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Virginia Beach

Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 / hour

Construction Inspector with Certified Welder Experience (CWI)

Engineering and Testing Services, INC (ETS)

Engineering & Testing Services are continuing to grow, and we are looking for an experienced Construction Inspector with CWI to join our team.

ETS is a leading Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing business supporting high-profile transportation, municipal, federal, Department of Defense, private and internationally recognised projects across Virginia and North Carolina.

We operate one of the region’s most advanced full-service geotechnical and construction materials testing laboratories, accredited by AASHTO and validated by USACE. We invest heavily in our people through ongoing training, professional certifications, modern equipment, strong technical support and an excellent benefits package.

Part of the Celnor Group Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details

This is a field-based role where you will carry out construction inspections, materials testing observations, welding and coating inspections, project documentation and coordination across a variety of active construction sites.

The role would suit an experienced inspector with a strong construction background and specialist knowledge of welding, structural steel, coatings and contractor quality control. The position is not limited to welding inspections and will also include broader work involving concrete, soils, asphalt, aggregates, reinforcing steel, utilities and structural construction.

• Carry out field inspections across transportation, bridge, roadway, utility, structural, marine, municipal, industrial and heavy civil projects.
• Inspect construction works, welding, structural steel, coatings, reinforcing steel, concrete, soils, aggregates and asphalt against approved plans, specifications and industry standards.
• Complete and document destructive and non-destructive testing, field measurements, quantities and pay items where required.
• Monitor contractor operations, identify non-conforming work and support corrective actions to maintain quality and compliance.
• Produce accurate daily inspection reports, photographs, test records, deficiency logs and wider project documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, laboratory teams, agency representatives and other stakeholders, including arranging samples and testing requirements.
• Support junior inspectors and maintain full compliance with company, project and site-specific health and safety procedures.

• You will ideally have at least five years of construction inspection experience across roadway, bridge, utility, structural, marine, municipal, industrial or heavy civil projects.
• You will have experience in welding, structural steel, coatings, repairs, contractor quality control and construction materials testing.
• You will be confident reading plans, specifications, standards and technical documents and producing clear, accurate inspection reports.
• You will be comfortable working independently while communicating professionally with contractors, clients, engineers and agency representatives.
• You will hold a valid driver’s licence and be able to travel to project sites as required.
• You must hold Nuclear Gauge Safety, ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician and VDOT Soils and Aggregate certifications.
• AWS CWI, AMPP/NACE coatings, VDOT asphalt, WACEL, ICC, reinforced concrete, masonry or structural steel certifications would be advantageous.

• Delta Dental Insurance for the employee, fully paid by ETS, with the option to add family members up to age 26 after 90 days.
• Sentara Health Insurance, with ETS contributing 50% of the employee cost and family coverage options available after 90 days.
• 401(k) pension plan with ETS matching contributions up to 3% annually.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Company-provided mobile phone and laptop.
• Paid professional training, certifications and continuing education.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Five paid sick days.
• Ten paid vacation/PTO days.
• Exposure to technically complex and high-profile projects.
• Ongoing support, mentorship and opportunities for career progression.