Electrical QA Engineer

RTL Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Electrical QA Engineer to join a significant data centre project. Candidates should have a solid electrical engineering background and proven QA/QC experience, ideally in mission-critical environments or large commercial projects. Responsibilities include managing QA/QC processes, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with standards. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities within a fast-growing sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary or day rate

Long-term, high-profile data centre project

Opportunity to work in a fast-growing mission-critical sector

Clear scope and responsibility within a structured QA team

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering background (Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
• Proven experience as an Electrical QA Engineer or QA/QC Engineer.
• Experience on data centres, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, or large commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations).
• Understanding of LV/MV systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and earthing systems.
• Experience with inspection, testing, and commissioning procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation control.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the electrical QA/QC processes across the data centre project.
• Review and approve ITPs, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Carry out site inspections to ensure installations comply with drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671, project specifications, and client requirements.
• Monitor quality of LV/MV power systems, containment, earthing, and life-safety systems.
• Witness and record testing, inspections, and commissioning activities.
• Manage snagging, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and close-out actions.
• Review red-line drawings and support as-built documentation.
• Liaise with construction, commissioning, and client teams on quality matters.
• Support final handover, O&M manuals, and quality records.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical QA Engineer to join a major data centre project. The role is focused on ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and documentation across all electrical installations on a mission-critical facility.

This position suits an engineer with strong QA/QC experience in data centres, critical environments, or large-scale commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the electrical QA/QC processes across the data centre project
• Review and approve ITPs, method statements, and risk assessments
• Carry out site inspections to ensure installations comply with drawings, specifications, and standards
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671, project specifications, and client requirements
• Monitor quality of LV/MV power systems, containment, earthing, and life-safety systems
• Witness and record testing, inspections, and commissioning activities
• Manage snagging, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and close-out actions
• Review red-line drawings and support as-built documentation
• Liaise with construction, commissioning, and client teams on quality matters
• Support final handover, O&M manuals, and quality records

Essential Skills & Experience

• Electrical engineering background (Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent)
• Proven experience as an Electrical QA Engineer or QA/QC Engineer
• Experience on data centres, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, or large commercial projects
• Strong knowledge of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)
• Understanding of LV/MV systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and earthing systems
• Experience with inspection, testing, and commissioning procedures
• Strong attention to detail and documentation control
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

Desirable

• Previous data centre project experience
• Familiarity with client QA systems and commissioning processes
• Experience working for a main contractor or M&E contractor
• Knowledge of BIM and coordinated MEP models
• IOSH, NEBOSH, or quality-related certifications

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary or day rate
• Long-term, high-profile data centre project
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing mission-critical sector
• Clear scope and responsibility within a structured QA team