Regional QC Lead

GH Engage; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Accommodation & travel

Job summary

GH Engage seeks a Regional QC Lead for Europe to oversee quality control across multiple project sites. You will ensure construction, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning works meet standards and client specs, acting as the primary QC escalation point for European operations.

You will lead diverse QC teams, harmonise procedures, manage ITPs and audits, and drive continuous improvement while supporting regional directors and client inspections. Travel across Europe is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance within construction, data centres, MEP, or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC standards and inspection processes.
• Experience leading multi-site or multi-country teams.
• Chartered status or relevant engineering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead QC teams across multiple European project locations and mentor regional staff.
• Oversee ITPs, method statements, QA checklists and ensure compliance with client standards.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and quality walks; verify materials and installations.
• Develop regional QC guidance, templates, and playbooks; drive standardisation across sites.
• Support internal and external audits and present QC updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Communication

Project oversight

Travel readiness

Education

Chartered status

Engineering qualification

Tools

Procore

BIM 360

Zutec

Job description

Accommodation + travel + flights – Hybrid working opportunity.

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Our Client

Our client is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, they have become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

The Regional QC Lead for Europe will oversee all Quality Control activities across multiple project sites within the region. This role ensures that all construction, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning works meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and client specifications. The successful candidate will act as the primary QC escalation point for European operations, driving consistency, standardisation, and continuous improvement in QC processes.

Regional Leadership & Oversight

• Lead, support, and mentor QC teams across all European project locations.
• Ensure consistent application of QC procedures, inspection processes, and documentation.
• Provide leadership guidance on complex quality issues and NCR/Defect resolution.
• Work closely with Regional Directors, Project Directors, and Quality/Engineering functions.

Quality Control Execution

• Oversee completion and approval of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and quality checklists.
• Ensure all QC activities are aligned with project specifications, statutory requirements, and client standards.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and quality walks across all active projects.
• Verify materials, installations, and systems meet compliance and certification requirements.

Standards, Processes & Governance

• Drive harmonisation and standardisation of QC procedures across all European sites.
• Develop regional QC guidance documents, templates, and best-practice playbooks.
• Implement lessons learned and quality improvement initiatives across teams.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring corrective actions are completed on time.

Quality Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Ensure accurate and timely QC reporting for each project.
• Track KPIs including: NCR performance, defects, rework trends, audit findings, and close-out compliance.
• Present monthly/quarterly QC updates to senior leadership.
• Support quality related risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Act as regional QC representative for client meetings, audits, and inspections.
• Support buildability reviews, design coordination, and technical workshops.
• Provide early QC input during pre construction and start up phases.

Skills & Experience Required

• 7+ years’ experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance within construction, data centres, MEP, or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of CSA, Mechanical, Electrical, and commissioning quality requirements.
• Experience leading multi site or multi country teams.
• Excellent knowledge of inspection processes, ITPs, and QA/QC standards.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to travel regularly across Europe.
• Experience within hyperscale data centre projects.
• Chartered status or relevant engineering qualification.
• Familiarity with digital quality systems (e.g., Procore, BIM 360, Zutec).
• Background working with Tier 1 contractors or global clients.