Quality Coordinator - Mechanical (Data Centres - Finland)

Arcadis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Quality Coordinator for a major data centre project. The role involves on-site leadership, review of ITPs, and ensuring compliance with workmanship standards across construction, commissioning and handover.

The successful candidate will verify calibration of monitoring equipment, support start-up and commissioning protocols, and help produce as-built records with BIM 360. 11/3 rotations to Finland may be required.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in mechanical engineering or building services preferred.
• Experience as Quality Manager on major construction projects.
• Experience in data centre/mission-critical environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical activities on-site during construction, commissioning and handover.
• Review and approve ITPs and check-sheets; benchmark workmanship standards.
• Ensure contractors comply with ITPs and complete QC checklists within BIM 360.

Skills

QA Coordination

Data Centre

Mechanical Construction

ASHE/ASHRAE standards

BMS familiarity

BIM 360

Communication skills

Education

BSc/BEng Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Tools

BIM 360

AutoCAD

MS Office / Google Suite

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

We’re looking for an experienced Quality Coordinator to join our rapidly growing team. You will play a key role in the delivery of one of our biggest data centre construction projects in Finland.

The successful candidate will be based either 100% in country, or there will be significant international travel to Finland (11/3 rotations)

Role accountabilities:

• 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 (Native) & English (Fluent - written and oral) preferable but not essential
• Mechanical construction, maintenance or commissioning of data centers or other mission-critical environments
• Proficient in the interpretation and application of complex engineering drawings, schematics and specifications
• Understanding of ASHRAE standards and familiarity with BMS
• Strong understanding of local regulations and project management principles
• Strong IT ability (BIM 360 & Google suite)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively, prioritise and solve problems
• Detail-focussed
• Team player with good interpersonal skills

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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