Quality Team Lead

Mane Contract Services; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking a QA/QC Commissioning Lead for a high-profile Life Sciences project in Oxford. This senior position requires extensive experience in ensuring quality compliance across electrical and mechanical installations, with a focus on regulatory standards and client satisfaction. Join a dynamic team and contribute to essential commissioning processes while leading a culture of improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in QA/QC or commissioning roles in MEP construction.
• Experience with Life Sciences or Data Centre projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC protocols and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing quality assurance and control processes on-site.
• Developing QA/QC plans and ensuring compliance with client standards.
• Leading MEP commissioning activities and managing punch lists.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Commissioning

Communication

Leadership

Education

Trade or Engineering Degree

Quality Certification (ISO Lead Auditor, CQI)

Tools

QA documentation systems

Commissioning tracking tools

Job description

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Principal Account Manager @ Mane Contract Services | Global Recruitment Specialist

We are currently seeking an experienced QA/QC Commissioning Lead to oversee quality assurance, control, and commissioning activities on a high-profile Life Sciences project. You will ensure all electrical and mechanical installations are delivered in line with client quality expectations, regulatory compliance, and commissioning readiness.

This is a senior position requiring 10+ years’ experience in a similar role, ideally with a background in Life Sciences or Data Centre projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full responsibility for quality assurance and quality control processes across the full MEP scope on-site
• Develop and implement QA/QC plans, inspection & test plans (ITPs), and checklists tailored to project specifications and client standards
• Work closely with project teams, consultants, and client representatives to ensure installations meet all contractual and regulatory quality benchmarks
• Lead and coordinate all MEP commissioning activities, ensuring systems are tested, validated, and documented in line with industry best practice
• Liaise with package leads and subcontractors to track inspection progress and ensure timely resolution of quality-related issues
• Manage punch lists / snagging processes, ensuring all non-conformances are logged, tracked, and closed out effectively
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits, ensuring works are executed as per approved drawings and method statements
• Collaborate with the project planner and commissioning manager to ensure QA/QC activities are aligned with commissioning schedules
• Support handover documentation compilation including O&M manuals, test certs, commissioning reports, and quality files
• Report regularly to senior management and the client on QA progress, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Champion a culture of right first time and continuous improvement across the site team

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a QA/QC or commissioning role within the MEP construction industry
• Proven experience on Life Sciences, Cleanroom, or Data Centre projects is highly desirable
• In-depth understanding of QA/QC protocols, commissioning processes, and ISO or GMP compliance frameworks
• Strong communication and reporting skills; capable of liaising with all levels of site and client stakeholders
• Familiar with QA documentation systems, test packs, commissioning tracking tools, and digital quality platforms
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-spec environment
• Relevant technical background – either trade, engineering degree, or quality certification (e.g. ISO Lead Auditor, CQI, etc.)

For more information please contact Alisha Bowell on [phone] or email [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance and Engineering

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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