QA/QC M&E Engineer

Coleman James; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

We are working with a leading data centre delivery partner seeking a QA/QC M&E Engineer to join their team in the North East. The role covers QA/QC procedures across electrical and mechanical works, handover documentation, and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

You will prepare handover materials, review packages, and coordinate with construction teams and clients to ensure high quality outcomes and timely defect close-out.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade background and/or a third level qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in a similar QA/QC/MEP role is essential.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, installation and commissioning.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent planning skills.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective communication with colleagues and clients; ability to lead and enthuse others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare handover inspection, test documentation and operation & maintenance manuals.
• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures for Electrical and Mechanical works throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and issue final handover packages to the client.
• Ensure regulatory standards compliance during installation and inspection.
• Perform quality inspections and close out defects.
• Oversee testing on the project and liaise with construction teams and client on quality matters.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and consultants to meet quality requirements.
• Input into weekly progress reporting on quality items.

Job description

We are working with a leading and dedicated data centre delivery partner who are seeking a QA/QC M&E Engineer to join their team in the North East.

Our client specialises in providing turnkey data centre solutions throughout Europe, providing services from design, through to construction across the full range of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical services as well as commissioning.

Below is a list of typical duties but is not exclusive of all duties that are required to be carried out onsite.

Responsibilities

• The QA/QC Engineer must prepare handover inspection, test documentation and operation & maintenance manuals
• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures for Electrical and Mechanical works across the project lifecycle
• Review and issue final handover packages to the client
• Ensure compliance to regulatory standards throughout the installation and inspection of the project
• Perform quality inspections of the installations and control the close out of defects
• Oversee that testing is correctly executed on the project
• Liaise with the construction management team and client on installation and quality matters
• Coordinate with construction teams, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure quality requirements are met
• Input into weekly progress reporting on quality items

Requirements

• Electrical Trade Background and/or a Third Level qualification in either Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering preferred such as NVQ/City and Guilds etc
• 5+ years' experience in a similar role essential
• Good knowledge of mechanical & electrical systems, installation and commissioning
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational / planning skills
• Ability to self-manage, prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
• Ability to support, manage, lead and enthuse others

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established company offering long term security and progression, with exposure to challenging projects and to be part of a dedicated team!