M&E QA Manager

GH Engage Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking an M&E QA Manager to oversee quality assurance for a landmark project in Leicestershire. The successful candidate will guide QA processes, ensure compliance with standards, and provide leadership on a £100 million project. This role offers a clear career path with stability and progression opportunities. Join at a significant time in the company's growth and contribute to a major scheme in the region.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career stability and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing quality assurance on large M&E projects.
• Strong understanding of ISO standards and quality management systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance across a £100 million M&E project.
• Develop and implement the project Quality Management Plan.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections to ensure compliance.

Skills

Quality Assurance Management

ISO Standards Compliance

Project Management

QA Documentation

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Job description

Overview

Job Title: M&E QA Manager (Quality Assurance)

Salary: Confidential market leading salary basic salary

Location: Leicestershire Region (NDA)

Why Join?

• Market-leading salary and benefits package on offer compared to regional competitors.
• Lead the QA on a landmark project valued £100 million MEP.
• Work on major schemes across commercial, critical services, healthcare, pharma, and mixed-use sectors.
• Work with tier one main contractors, developers & end user clients.
• Clear & genuine long-term career path with stability and progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership team and structured development

Role Overview

A leading UK M&E contractor is seeking an M&E QA Manager/ Senior QS Engineer to play a lead role in the management of a landmark project in the Leicestershire region. This critical services scheme, valued at over £100 million M&E. This project is being delivered in partnership with a Tier One main contractor and a blue-chip end user. With both shell & core and fit-out phases, this project presents an exciting long-term opportunity for the right candidate to step into a regional position in the future.

This is the largest and fastest-growing region of the business, with a projected increase of over £100 million in turnover in the next two years - making it the ideal time to join a well-established yet ambitious contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the quality and assurance function across a £100 million M&E project, ensuring compliance with contractual, statutory, and client requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the project Quality Management Plan (QMP) in line with ISO standards and company procedures.
• Oversee and manage inspection and test plans (ITPs), method statements, quality checklists, and other QA documentation.
• Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and reviews to monitor installation quality and adherence to specifications.
• Liaise closely with the design, project management, commercial, and construction teams to embed quality standards across all project phases.
• Chair quality meetings with client representatives, consultants, and subcontractors, ensuring proactive resolution of quality issues.
• Manage NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and oversee the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive a culture of quality excellence across the project, providing training, mentoring, and guidance to project teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure all project handover documentation, O&M manuals, and as-built records are accurate, complete, and delivered on time.
• Support commissioning and final project close-out activities, ensuring systems meet required performance and compliance standards.

For more information or a confidential discussion about this role and other MEP opportunities, please contact Brandon Goatley at GH Engage