Mechanical QA/QC Lead – Onsite, Blyth

NRL; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading employer

Team-focused environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

NRL is seeking an experienced Quality Lead for a Blyth-based project in the United Kingdom. You will own QA/QC for mechanical works, ensuring compliance with project specs, standards and regulatory requirements.

The role requires coordinating with construction teams and subcontractors, reviewing ITPs and method statements, and maintaining detailed QA/QC records. You’ll contribute to continuous improvement across quality systems and support commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a QA/QC role within mechanical construction.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC standards and inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures across the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all mechanical installations comply with project specifications and industry standards.
• Inspect mechanical systems including HVAC and piping.
• Coordinate with construction teams, subcontractors and consultants for quality.
• Review and approve method statements, ITPs and submittals.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and enforce QA/QC compliance.
• Record and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Maintain detailed QA/QC documentation and quality reports.
• Support commissioning by verifying quality documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems.

Skills

QA/QC procedures

Inspection procedures

Cross-disciplinary communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

ITPs

Method statements

Quality reporting tools

Job description

NRL is seeking an experienced Quality Lead for a Blyth-based project in the United Kingdom. You will own QA/QC for mechanical works, ensuring compliance with project specs, standards and regulatory requirements.

The role requires coordinating with construction teams and subcontractors, reviewing ITPs and method statements, and maintaining detailed QA/QC records. You’ll contribute to continuous improvement across quality systems and support commissioning.