QA/QC Lead

g2 Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to oversee quality assurance across major data centre and critical infrastructure projects in the UK. You will manage QA/QC activities from construction through commissioning, develop Quality Plans and ITPs, coordinate audits, and ensure all documentation meets client and regulatory requirements. The role involves close collaboration with construction, engineering and commissioning teams on complex projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading QA/QC on major data centre, power, energy, industrial or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, inspection processes and construction quality standards.
• Experience developing and managing ITPs, quality plans and audit programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage QA/QC activities throughout the project lifecycle from construction through to commissioning and handover.
• Develop, implement and maintain Quality Plans, ITPs and QA/QC procedures.
• Ensure quality documentation, records and certification are completed and maintained accurately.
• Coordinate inspections, audits, testing activities and QA/QC reviews with project teams and client representatives.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier quality performance to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Review method statements, quality documentation, test packs and handover dossiers.
• Identify, record and manage non-conformances (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Support mechanical, electrical and commissioning teams to ensure installations meet quality standards.
• Conduct internal quality audits and support external client and third-party audits.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Work with construction, engineering and project management teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Support project completion, documentation close-out and final handover.

Skills

QA/QC management

ISO 9001

NCR management

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Job description

QA/QC Managers – Data Centres & Critical Infrastructure

Location: UK Wide

We are supporting leading engineering, construction and commissioning organisations delivering major data centre, energy and mission-critical infrastructure projects across the UK.

They are seeking experienced QA/QC Managers to oversee quality assurance and quality control activities across complex engineering and construction projects, ensuring all works are delivered in line with project specifications, industry standards and client requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage QA/QC activities throughout the project lifecycle, from construction through to commissioning and handover.
• Develop, implement and maintain project Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and QA/QC procedures.
• Ensure all quality documentation, records and certification are completed and maintained accurately.
• Coordinate inspections, audits, testing activities and quality reviews with project teams and client representatives.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier quality performance to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Review method statements, quality documentation, test packs and handover dossiers.
• Identify, record and manage non-conformances (NCRs), corrective actions and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support mechanical, electrical and commissioning teams to ensure installations meet quality standards.
• Conduct internal quality audits and support external client and third-party audits.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with construction, engineering, commissioning and project management teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Support project completion, documentation close-out and final handover activities.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a QA/QC Manager on major data centre, power, energy, industrial or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, inspection processes and construction quality standards.
• Experience developing and managing ITPs, quality plans, audit programmes and project quality documentation.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation standards and commissioning processes.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with NCR management, root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of health, safety, quality and regulatory compliance requirements.
• ISO 9001 experience highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to join major infrastructure and data centre programmes across the UK, offering long-term freelance contract potential and the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most technically complex projects.