Quality Lead

Winthrop Technologies; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leader in data centre industry

Collaborative team environments

Career progression and development

Competitive salary packages

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies is seeking a Quality Lead to join the project team in Blyth, United Kingdom. You will ensure all mechanical works meet project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, delivering a safe and compliant turnover.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years in QA/QC within mechanical construction, with strong documentation and inspection skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Minimum 3+ years in QA/QC for mechanical construction.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC standards and documentation.
• Experience inspecting HVAC, piping, and services.
• Familiarity with ITPs, method statements, and quality reporting.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures across the project lifecycle.
• Ensure mechanical installations comply with specs and standards.
• Conduct inspections of mechanical systems (HVAC, piping).
• Coordinate with construction teams, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Review and approve ITPs, method statements, and submittals.
• Monitor subcontractor performance for QA/QC standards.
• Record and manage NCRs and corrective actions.
• Maintain QA/QC documentation and reports.
• Attend Site & Quality Meetings and Engineering Reviews.
• Support commissioning with complete quality docs.
• Collaborate to resolve quality/technical issues.
• Assist with snagging close-out.
• Promote continuous improvement of quality processes.

Skills

QA/QC processes

Inspections

Documentation management

Coordination

Non-conformance handling

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Quality Lead

Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Lead to join our project team in Blyth, United Kingdom. This role will be responsible for ensuring all Mechanical works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures across the project lifecycle
• Ensure all mechanical installations comply with project specifications, drawings, and industry standards
• Conduct inspections of mechanical systems, including HVAC, piping, and associated services
• Coordinate with construction teams, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure quality requirements are met
• Review and approve method statements, inspection test plans (ITPs), and technical submittals
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to QA/QC standards
• Record and manage non-conformances (NCRs) and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Maintain QA/QC documentation, including inspection records, test results, and quality reports
• Attend Site Meetings, Quality Meetings, and Engineering Reviews
• Support the commissioning process by ensuring all quality documentation is complete and compliant
• Collaborate with the project team to identify and resolve quality and technical issues
• Assist with the management and close-out of mechanical snagging items
• Promote continuous improvement of quality processes and standards

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or similar discipline
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a QA/QC role within mechanical construction
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes, standards, and documentation requirements
• Experience inspecting mechanical systems such as HVAC, piping, and associated services
• Familiarity with inspection test plans (ITPs), method statements, and quality reporting
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and subcontractors
• Data centre, industrial, or mission-critical project experience is advantageous

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry
• Collaborative team working environments
• Career progression and development supported
• Competitive salary packages

Winthrop Technologies Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer

Full-time