Quality Engineer - HVAC

Ascend Project Management; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Project Management seeks an experienced HVAC Quality Engineer to support the construction, inspection, testing and turnover of HVAC systems at a major biopharmaceutical expansion in County Dublin, Ireland.

The role requires field-based QA/QC support, review of contractor quality plans and ensure records comply with design information, project requirements and GMP expectations. On-site collaboration with HVAC Engineering, Construction, contractors, Commissioning and CQV is essential.

Qualifications

• Five years' QA/QC or Quality Engineering experience, with strong HVAC focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide field-based QA/QC engineering support across HVAC construction and completion activities.

Skills

QA/QC experience

HVAC construction

Field inspections

Documentation review

Contractor liaison

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Inspection & Test Plans

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Quality Engineer to support the construction, inspection, testing and turnover of HVAC systems on a major biopharmaceutical facility expansion in County Dublin.

Working within the site-based project delivery team, the successful candidate will provide contractor-facing QA/QC support and ensure HVAC installations and their supporting records comply with approved design information, project quality requirements and the expectations of a GMP-regulated facility. The role will work closely with HVAC Engineering, Construction, contractors, Commissioning and CQV.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide field-based QA/QC engineering support across HVAC construction and completion activities.
• Review contractor quality plans, Inspection and Test Plans, method statements and inspection checklists.
• Conduct and coordinate inspections of ductwork, air-handling units, dampers, terminal filtration, supports, insulation and associated HVAC installations.
• Verify installation against approved drawings, specifications, technical submittals and project quality requirements.
• Confirm that required inspections, tests and hold or witness points are completed and accurately recorded.
• Review material certification, inspection records, test results, red-line drawings and other quality documentation.
• Raise, track and support the resolution of non-conformances, defects and recurring quality issues.
• Monitor contractor quality performance and promote preventive action and right-first-time installation.
• Participate in system and subsystem walkdowns and support the identification, categorisation and closure of punch items.
• Coordinate with HVAC Engineering, Construction, contractors, Commissioning and CQV to resolve quality and documentation issues.
• Support review and compilation of system turnover dossiers and verify that records are complete, accurate and traceable.
• Identify quality or documentation gaps that could delay mechanical completion, commissioning or qualification.
• Provide regular reporting on inspections, NCRs, punch items, documentation status and key quality risks.

Skills & Experience

• A relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Quality, Construction or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least five years' QA/QC or Quality Engineering experience, with a strong focus on HVAC construction.
• Demonstrated experience with Inspection and Test Plans, field inspections, NCRs, punch lists and construction quality records.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC installation practices and the ability to interpret HVAC drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Experience reviewing contractor quality documentation and supporting mechanical completion and turnover.
• Strong attention to detail with the confidence to challenge incomplete or non-compliant work.
• Excellent contractor-facing communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical capital-project experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with GMP HVAC, cleanrooms, classified areas, commissioning or CQV documentation would be advantageous.

Contract Information

• Rate: TBC dependent on level of skills and expertise.
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Length of Contract: 12 months contract with possible extension.
• Schedule: 4-5 days per week on site.
• Eligibility: Candidates must hold an Irish/EU passport or a valid Stamp 4 permission enabling them to work in Ireland