Electrical Quality Engineer

Matchtech Group; North East; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Matchtech Group is seeking an Electrical QA/QC Engineer for mission-critical data centre projects on-site in Blyth, United Kingdom. You will own quality assurance and control of MV/LV electrical systems, working with construction and quality teams to ensure strict adherence to project specs and international standards.

The role focuses on developing QA/QC frameworks, reviewing method statements and ITPs, conducting on-site inspections and FATs, and ensuring proper documentation for handover and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related construction discipline.
• Experience as a QA/QC Engineer on large-scale construction projects, ideally mission-critical like data centres.

Responsabilités

• Owns quality assurance and quality control of electrical systems and installations on site.
• Develops and maintains QA/QC procedures for electrical packages.
• Reviews method statements, ITPs, electrical test logs, and quality documentation.
• Performs on-site inspections, quality audits, and FATs; issues NCRs and tracks resolutions.
• Supports troubleshooting and CAPA actions with the engineering team.
• Verifies incoming electrical plant, cables, panels, and hardware before installation.
• Maintains thorough records for dossier management and IST/O&M handovers.

Connaissances

QA/QC

Formation

Electrical Engineering

Description du poste

Electrical QA/QC Engineer - Mission-Critical Data Centre Projects

Location: On-site (Blyth, United Kingdom)

Position Type: Full-time

About Our Client

Our client is Europe's premier dedicated data centre delivery partner, providing full turnkey solutions from initial design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin and recognized as a trusted leader across the continent, they are currently expanding their footprint with major hyperscale data centre projects in Blyth, United Kingdom.

These advanced facilities feature intricate, high-capacity electrical infrastructure-including medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) distribution networks, massive backup diesel generator farms, continuous uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and complex life-safety systems. To guarantee that every installation meets the strictest technical tolerances and regulatory codes, our client is seeking an electrically biased QA/QC Engineer to join their on-site team.

Role Overview

Based full-time on-site in Blyth, you will take direct ownership of driving the quality assurance and quality control of all electrical systems and installations. Working alongside the Construction Manager, Project Manager, and wider Quality Team, you will ensure that every phase of electrical construction strictly complies with rigorous project specifications, engineering drawings, and international data centre standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Inspection & Surveillance: Monitor and inspect all electrical installation works-including MV/LV switchgear, transformers, busbars, cable containment, power distribution units (PDUs), and earthing systems-to ensure absolute compliance with project specifications and industry regulations.
• QA/QC Frameworks: Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) procedures dedicated strictly to electrical packages.
• Technical Submissions & ITPs: Review, verify, and manage method statements, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), electrical testing logs, and quality documentation submitted by electrical subcontractors.
• Auditing & Compliance: Carry out rigorous on-site inspections, quality audits, and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), issuing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and tracking them to prompt resolution where required.
• Technical Problem Solving: Support the electrical engineering team in troubleshooting quality issues, offering technical advice, and verifying that robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented.
• Material & Workmanship Verification: Ensure that all incoming electrical plant, cables, panels, and specialized hardware are inspected, pre-commissioning tested, certified, and properly documented prior to installation.
• Documentation & Dossier Management: Maintain meticulous, up-to-date records of all electrical inspections, dielectric test results, continuity checks, and quality documentation to feed into project tracking systems.
• Project Handover & Close-Out: Play a pivotal role in electrical completion and project handover activities, ensuring seamless compilation of quality dossiers, Integrated System Testing (IST) records, and O&M manuals.

What We Are Looking For

• Educational Background: Relevant bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related construction discipline.
• Industry Experience: Proven track record as a QA/QC Engineer on large-scale, complex construction projects, ideally within mission-critical environments such as hyperscale data centres, heavy industrial plants, or advanced technology facilities.
• Electrical Technical Mastery: Deep familiarity with MV/LV distribution systems, protection relay schemes, cable management standards, earthing networks, and high-voltage safety rules.
• Systems & Documentation: Exceptional proficiency in developing and executing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), managing QA documentation, and tracking NCR workflows.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the authority and tact to challenge subcontractor workmanship and drive a zero-defect electrical culture on-site.

Why Join?

• Pioneering Projects: Leave your stamp on some of the largest sustainable digital infrastructure developments in Blyth, UK.
• Career Advancement: Accelerate your career with a market leader experiencing rapid, sustained European growth.
• Reward Package: Enjoy a competitive salary package within a collaborative, fast-paced technical environment.