Senior Mechanical QA/QC Engineer – Data Centre Projects

James L Williams Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

James L Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical QA/QC Engineer to join our QA/QC team and support major MEP projects in Dubai. You will lead quality inspections, manage non-conformances, and coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and service providers to ensure delivery meets the highest standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of QA/QC experience, with mandatory data centre project exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of QA/QC experience, with mandatory Data Centre project experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical installations, inspection requirements, and quality processes.
• Proficient in PQP, ITPs, Method Statements, MIRs, WIRs, NCRs, SORs, and close-out docs.
• Experience coordinating with Clients, Consultants, Project Engineers, subcontractors, and service providers.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, coordination, and people management.
• Ability to identify process gaps and recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure mechanical installations comply with PQP, specifications, shop drawings, and authority requirements.
• Develop and coordinate Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Method Statements for relevant mechanical installations.
• Manage MIRs and verify materials delivered to site against approved submittals.
• Conduct material and work inspections with Consultants and third parties; ensure only approved materials are released for installation.
• Prepare and coordinate WIRs; address and resubmit rejected MIRs/WIRs promptly.
• Coordinate mock-up inspections with Consultants and discipline engineers as required.
• Conduct regular site quality inspections to verify compliance with Method Statements and drawings.
• Manage NCRs and SORs, including corrective actions and close-out, supporting recurrence prevention.
• Ensure measuring & testing instruments on site have valid calibration.
• Verify latest approved IFC drawings are used and superseded drawings are controlled.
• Ensure project close-out documentation (As-Built, O&M Manuals, Warranty Certificates, spare parts) is complete.
• Coordinate snagging and quality close-out for successful handover.
• Provide quality guidance and training to site teams for recurring issues.

Skills

QA/QC

Mechanical Engineering

Data Centre projects

Inspection & testing

Coordination

Communication

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

James L Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical QA/QC Engineer to join our QA/QC team and support major MEP projects in Dubai. You will lead quality inspections, manage non-conformances, and coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and service providers to ensure delivery meets the highest standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of QA/QC experience, with mandatory data centre project exposure.