Group Project Quality Lead

Jones Engineering; Leinster; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Engineering is seeking a Group Project Quality Lead – Mechanical (HVAC) to provide mechanical quality leadership across projects in Ireland. Reporting to the Group Mechanical Quality Manager, you will ensure HVAC installations meet specifications and company quality standards.

Key duties include quality audits, overseeing ductwork and piping, reviewing drawings and ITPs, managing NCRs, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in mechanical engineering or QA/QC
• Experience in HVAC installations
• Experience in leadership roles
• Ability to read engineering drawings and ITPs
• Willingness to travel to project sites

Responsibilities

• Support Project Quality Leads in managing mechanical quality across multiple projects
• Oversee HVAC installations including ducts and piping
• Carry out quality audits, site inspections and benchmarks
• Monitor fabrication, welding, testing and commissioning activities
• Support completion, handover, and offsite manufacturing quality
• Ensure effective use of digital Quality Management Systems

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Quality leadership

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Client liaison

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Position: Group Project Quality Lead – Mechanical (HVAC)

Location: Ireland – Flexible working locations may be considered depending on experience and project requirements. Travel between project sites will be required.

Company Description:

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Job Description

Reporting to the Group Mechanical Quality Manager, the Project Lead will provide mechanical quality leadership and technical oversight across Jones Engineering projects, ensuring HVAC and associated mechanical installations meet project specifications, client requirements and company quality standards, while fostering a strong quality culture, promoting Right First-Time practices and driving continuous improvement across projects across a variety of sectors such as Data Centres, Commercial, Healthcare and Offsite Manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Quality Leads in managing mechanical quality across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with PQPs, ITPs and company quality procedures.
• Oversee HVAC installations, including chilled water systems, ductwork, pipework, mechanical plant and equipment.
• Carry out quality audits, site inspections, First of Kind inspections and installation benchmarks.
• Monitor mechanical fabrication, welding, testing and commissioning activities, including pressure testing, flushing and system cleanliness.
• Support mechanical completion, handover documentation and quality requirements for offsite manufacturing and prefabrication.
• Ensure effective use of digital Quality Management Systems and monitor subcontractor quality performance.
• Work with clients, consultants and project teams to resolve quality issues, manage NCRs and follow up on corrective actions.
• Promote Right First-Time practices, share lessons learned and report significant quality risks and improvement opportunities to management.

Skills and Requirements

• Mechanical Trade qualification or degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years' relevant industry experience in mechanical engineering or QA/QC, preferably involving HVAC installations.
• Experience in a project quality leadership or supervisory role.
• Good knowledge of HVAC systems, mechanical installations and pipework.
• Good understanding of mechanical inspection, testing and commissioning requirements, including pressure testing, flushing and system cleanliness.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications and ITPs.
• Good communication, problem-solving and reporting skills.
• Ability to work with project teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Willingness to travel between Jones Engineering project sites as required.
• Experience working on data centre, commercial, healthcare or offsite manufacturing projects.
• Experience with data centre cooling systems.
• Knowledge of CIBSE, BSRIA and ASHRAE standards.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality management requirements.
• Experience with quality audits, NCRs and continuous improvement.
• Experience with factory inspections, offsite fabrication and testing.

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.