MEP QA/QC Lead in Newport

MEP QA/QC Lead in Newport

Newport Full-Time No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead MEP quality assurance and control for major data centre projects.
  • Company: Join a leading international contractor with exciting growth opportunities.
  • Benefits: Competitive day rate, immediate start, and long-term project pipeline.
  • Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities across the UK and Europe.
  • Why this job: Work on flagship hyperscale data centres and make a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Experience in MEP QA/QC roles and knowledge of mission-critical projects.

We are currently representing a leading international main contractor delivering one of the UK's largest data centre developments.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced MEP QA/QC Lead to join the project delivery team on a flagship scheme in South Wales.

This is initially a 6-month contract, on a live project, with the opportunity to transfer onto newly secured hyperscale data centre developments across the UK and mainland Europe upon completion.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor with a strong pipeline of mission-critical work and long-term prospects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all MEP quality assurance and quality control activities across mechanical and electrical installations.
  • Ensure works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, drawings, employer's requirements and relevant industry standards.
  • Develop, implement and manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), check sheets and quality documentation.
  • Carry out inspections and audits throughout the installation process.
  • Manage NCRs, quality observations and corrective actions through to close-out.
  • Coordinate inspections with subcontractors, consultants and the client team.
  • Review QA documentation submitted by subcontractors to ensure compliance.
  • Work closely with the commissioning team to ensure systems are inspection-ready and handed over in accordance with programme.
  • Support testing, commissioning and final handover activities.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence across the project.
  • Candidate Requirements
  • Previous experience as an MEP QA/QC Lead, QA/QC Manager or Senior QA/QC Engineer.
  • Proven experience delivering hyperscale data centres, pharmaceutical, life sciences or other mission-critical MEP projects.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services installations.
  • Experience managing ITPs, quality documentation, inspections and project handovers.
  • Knowledge of commissioning processes and quality management systems.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work within a fast-paced, technically complex project environment.
  • What's on Offer
  • Competitive day rate.
  • Immediate start available.
  • Flagship hyperscale data centre project.
  • Opportunity to transfer onto further UK and European data centre developments following project completion.
  • Long-term pipeline of work with a leading international contractor.

If you're an experienced MEP QA/QC professional looking to work on some of the largest mission-critical projects in Europe, we'd be keen to hear from you

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