Mechanical Quality Lead for Data Center Projects

Arcadis; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Quality Coordinator to oversee mechanical works on a major data centre construction project. You will review ITPs, check-sheets and QA/QC processes, benchmark workmanship, and ensure adherence to project specs and BIM-based records.

The role includes commissioning support and sign-off before energisation, with potential international travel to Finland. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering background, extensive QA management on large projects,

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering preferred / BTech level
• Extensive experience in a Quality Manager role on major construction projects
• Experience working on data centre/technology project experience preferred but not essential
• Experience working in consultancy, general contractor or client-side environments

Responsibilities

• Daily on-site presence overseeing mechanical activities throughout construction, commissioning and handover phases
• Review and approval of ITPs, check-sheets, etc.
• Benchmarking workmanship standards
• Verifying ongoing works against benchmarks, ensuring compliance with established workmanship standards
• Developing QA/QC checklists and converting to BIM format for use with individual assets
• Verifying ongoing works against benchmarks, ensuring compliance with established workmanship standards
• Ensuring contractors comply with their ITPs and complete QC checklists within BIM 360
• Confirming adherence to project specifications, IFC drawings, codes and standards
• Identifying discrepancies, overseeing, monitoring and expediting resolution of issues arising
• Verifying calibration status of monitoring and measuring equipment
• Monitor the progressive generation of red line drawings and as-built records
• Review and report on the accuracy of red-line and as built records
• Escalating potential quality issues to PMC Quality Manager, as required for resolution
• Identifying lessons learned and promoting continual improvement of operations
• Providing guidance and input to SPCs in pursuit of continual improvement
• Assisting with start-up and commissioning protocols, witnessing the commissioning of mechanical systems (HVAC, pumps, piping, critical cooling, fire protection, etc)
• Sign-off of completed construction works and checks before energisation

Skills

Bilingual Finnish

English fluent

Mechanical construction

Engineering drawings

ASHRAE standards

BMS familiarity

Regulatory knowledge

BIM 360

Google suite

Communication skills

Independence

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

BSc or BEng Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering

BTech level

Tools

BIM 360

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Quality Coordinator to oversee mechanical works on a major data centre construction project. You will review ITPs, check-sheets and QA/QC processes, benchmark workmanship, and ensure adherence to project specs and BIM-based records.

The role includes commissioning support and sign-off before energisation, with potential international travel to Finland. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering background, extensive QA management on large projects,