QAQC Engineer

Linkit Recruitment; Linz; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Linkit Recruitment is seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer - MEP to join a major data centre project in Linz, Austria. You will own quality assurance, supervise MEP installations and drive right-first-time delivery on site.

You will collaborate with project management, subcontractors and client representatives, perform inspections, witness testing, and maintain digital quality records, while ensuring compliance with European standards and Austrian regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in QA/QC on data centre or high-spec projects.
• Strong MEP quality processes knowledge.
• Experience with ITPs and non-conformance management.
• Experience with digital QA platforms such as ACC or BIM 360.
• Knowledge of European/Austrian standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures across MEP installation activities.
• Carry out site inspections and audits for compliance with specs and standards.
• Monitor mechanical and electrical installations and testing activities.
• Record, manage defects and corrective actions.
• Produce digital quality records and documentation.
• Collaborate with Site Managers, PMs, subcontractors and clients to resolve issues.
• Monitor workmanship and installation alignment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned.
• Provide regular quality updates to project management.

Skills

QA/QC experience

MEP installation knowledge

Electrical/Mechanical engineering

Quality management systems

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

BIM 360

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Education

Electrical/Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

BIM 360

Job description

QA/QC Engineer - MEP - Austria

Location: Linz, Austria

Sector: Data Centre / Critical Infrastructure

Employment Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer - MEP to join a major data centre construction project in Linz, Austria.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional with a background in MEP installation, industrial construction or mission‑critical environments to play a key role in delivering high‑specification infrastructure projects.

Working closely with the project management and site delivery teams, you will take ownership of quality assurance and quality control activities, ensuring that all mechanical and electrical installations meet stringent project specifications, regulatory requirements and industry standards.

You will be a key point of contact for quality on site, working alongside subcontractors, suppliers, contractors and client representatives to drive a right‑first‑time approach to project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures across MEP installation activities.
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with project specifications and relevant standards.
• Monitor mechanical and electrical installations, including electrical distribution, cable terminations, busway systems and piping infrastructure.
• Identify, record and manage defects, non‑conformances and corrective actions.
• Oversee and witness mechanical testing activities, including pneumatic and hydraulic pressure testing.
• Maintain accurate digital quality records, inspection reports and documentation.
• Work closely with Site Managers, Project Managers, subcontractors and client representatives to resolve technical and quality issues.
• Monitor workmanship, installation standards and structural alignment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lessons‑learned processes.
• Provide regular quality updates and reports to project management.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

• At least 3 years' experience in a QA/QC role within data centre construction, pharmaceutical, industrial or similarly high‑specification environments.
• A strong understanding of MEP installation and construction quality processes.
• An electrical or mechanical engineering background, supported by relevant qualifications or a strong technical trade background.
• Experience inspecting and overseeing mechanical and electrical installation works.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and non‑conformance management.
• Experience using digital quality management platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), BIM 360 or equivalent.
• An understanding of European engineering standards and, ideally, Austrian ÖNORM requirements.
• Experience with mechanical testing and commissioning activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience with Austrian construction regulations, BauKG requirements and recognised European safety qualifications would be advantageous.

Location & Working Arrangements

The position is based on a major project in Linz, Austria.

Candidates already based locally are preferred, although applications from candidates willing to work on a rotational basis will also be considered.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a specialist technical delivery organisation working on complex, high‑specification data centre and critical infrastructure projects across Europe.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of site quality, work with experienced project teams and contribute to the successful delivery of business‑critical infrastructure.