Mechanical QA/QC Engineer in Bridgend

Job Description Mechanical QA Resident Engineer - Cardiff - 1 year contract minimum
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical QA Resident Engineer to provide independent and structured technical quality assurance across the mechanical building services installations for the prestigious project in Cardiff.
The role will provide progressive inspection and technical review throughout the construction period, with the objective of identifying non-conforming works, workmanship issues and departures from the approved project requirements at the earliest practical opportunity.The Mechanical QA Resident Engineer will act as an important link between the design, quality and construction teams, ensuring that the installed mechanical services reflect the approved design intent, Employer's Requirements, project specifications, technical submissions, benchmarks and applicable standards.
This is a design and technically focused QA role, rather than a purely inspection or snagging position. The successful candidate must be capable of reading and understanding mechanical design specifications, drawings and technical submissions and applying that knowledge when assessing installations on site.The project QA period is anticipated to run from Q3 2026 through Q2/Q3 2028, subject to the development of the project programme.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Technical Assurance•Review and interpret mechanical design specifications, Employer's Requirements, drawings, schedules and approved construction information.•Review mechanical design information and understand the intended performance and installation requirements of the systems.•Assess installed works against the latest approved construction information available within the project document management system.•Review approved technical submissions, equipment data, manufacturers' requirements and material approvals.•Verify that approved materials and equipment are being installed and that installations generally reflect the approved technical submissions.•Review benchmark installations and sample areas against the Employer's Requirements and project specifications.•Confirm alignment between approved benchmarks, specifications, drawings, technical submissions and installed works.•Identify discrepancies, omissions, non-conformances and potential quality issues at an early stage.•Provide technically informed input where installation issues arise and liaise with the design and project teams where clarification is required.•Identify issues which may affect subsequent testing, commissioning, completion or handover.
Mechanical Installation QACarry out progressive site inspections of mechanical and public health installations, including, as applicable:•HVAC and ventilation systems•Air handling units and associated systems•Chilled water and heating systems•Pumps and mechanical plant•Domestic hot and cold water systems•Above-ground drainage•Plantrooms•Mechanical equipment•Valves, controls and associated components•BMS interfaces•Mechanical supports and secondary steelwork•Pipework and ductwork•Insulation•Access and maintainability provisions•Specialist mechanical systems and equipment
Inspections shall include consideration of:•Workmanship and installation quality•Compliance with approved drawings and specifications•Correct materials and equipment•Supports, brackets, fixings and secondary steelwork•Alignment, levelling and installation tolerances where applicable•Equipment installation and manufacturer requirements•Accessibility and maintainability•Service identification and labelling•Cleanliness and protection•Coordination with other MEP services•Fire-stopping associated with mechanical penetrations•Protection of completed installations•Readiness for testing and commissioning
Progressive Inspection & Quality Control•Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated quality checklists for completeness and compliance.•Undertake progressive inspections at appropriate stages of construction.•Inspect installations before concealment, including prior to closure of:oCeilingsoWallsoRisersoShaftsoBuilders ' work openingsoPlantrooms and other restricted-access areas•Identify defects and non-conforming works before they become inaccessible.•Raise and record Quality System Observations (QSOs), snagging items and other quality observations.•Establish appropriate target close-out dates and monitor progress.•Re-inspect completed works following notification from subcontractors that items are ready for inspection.•Verify close-out based on physical re-inspection and supporting evidence, rather than relying solely on subcontractor confirmation.•Provide photographic evidence and supporting reco