Quality Lead (Mechanical) - Data Centre, Blyth

3D Personnel Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and travel package

Job summary

3D Personnel Ltd in Blyth, Northumberland is seeking an experienced Quality Lead (Mechanical) to oversee QA/QC across a major data centre installation, ensuring compliance with ITPs and tight quality controls.

The role focuses on leading inspections, coordinating with mechanical, commissioning and client teams, and driving close-out of non-conformances, with a competitive salary and travel/accommodation support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' mechanical QA/QC experience.
• Experience with HVAC, piping and mechanical services installations
• Data centre, pharma or mission-critical experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of ITPs, inspections and quality documentation
• Mechanical engineering qualification or relevant trade background
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC for all mechanical installations across the project
• Develop and implement inspection and test plans (ITPs)
• Carry out inspections, audits and witness testing of mechanical works
• Manage non-conformances, corrective actions and close-out
• Review subcontractor quality documentation and turnover packages
• Work closely with mechanical, commissioning and client teams
• Maintain accurate quality records and reporting

Skills

Mechanical QA/QC

HVAC

Piping

Mechanical services installations

Quality documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

Quality Lead (Mechanical) - Data Centre Project | Blyth, Northumberland

£70,000 - £85,000

We are seeking an experienced Quality Lead (Mechanical) to join a leading data centre delivery team on a major new data centre project in Blyth, Northumberland. This is a key role leading mechanical quality assurance across the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC for all mechanical installations across the project
• Develop and implement inspection and test plans (ITPs)
• Carry out inspections, audits and witness testing of mechanical works
• Manage non-conformances, corrective actions and close-out
• Review subcontractor quality documentation and turnover packages
• Work closely with mechanical, commissioning and client teams
• Maintain accurate quality records and reporting

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' mechanical QA/QC experience
• Experience with HVAC, piping and mechanical services installations
• Data centre, pharma or mission-critical experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of ITPs, inspections and quality documentation
• Mechanical engineering qualification or relevant trade background
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills

What's on Offer

• Work with a market leader in data centre construction on a landmark UK project
• Be part of a team delivering critical infrastructure in a high-growth sector
• Accommodation and travel package available for candidates outside commuting distance
• Long-term career progression and professional development support
• Salary of £70,000 - £85,000