Mechanical Quality Lead — Own Projects & QA Strategy

Higgins McGrath; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Career progression

Varied project portfolio

Influence quality strategy

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Higgins McGrath is seeking a Mechanical Quality Manager to lead QA/QC across multiple live MEP projects in the Greater London area. You will drive right-first-time delivery, manage NCRs and coordinate with project teams, subcontractors and clients.

The role requires strong mechanical services experience, ISO 9001 knowledge, and excellent communication to influence standards on site from installation through handover.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical building services experience.
• Experience in a Quality Manager, QA/QC Manager, Quality Engineer or similar role.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures within construction or MEP.
• Experience with inspections, audits and NCR management.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Confidence to challenge poor standards and drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures across mechanical projects.
• Lead inspections, audits and quality surveillance.
• Monitor installation quality and drive right-first-time delivery.
• Manage NCRs, corrective actions and quality investigations.
• Review documentation, testing and commissioning information.
• Work with project teams and subcontractors to resolve quality issues.
• Support ISO 9001 quality processes and continuous improvement.
• Ensure projects are prepared for commissioning and handover.
• Act as a key quality interface with clients and project stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical building services

QA/QC management

ISO 9001 knowledge

Audits & inspections

NCR management

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Job description

Higgins McGrath is seeking a Mechanical Quality Manager to lead QA/QC across multiple live MEP projects in the Greater London area. You will drive right-first-time delivery, manage NCRs and coordinate with project teams, subcontractors and clients.

The role requires strong mechanical services experience, ISO 9001 knowledge, and excellent communication to influence standards on site from installation through handover.