Regional QC Lead | Europe

Kirby Group Engineering; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking a Regional QC Lead to oversee Quality Control activities across various projects in Europe. This role involves ensuring that construction and commissioning works meet compliance standards and client expectations, while providing leadership to QC teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in Quality Control, strong inspection processes knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Working with Kirby means being part of a pioneering organization committed to quality and excellence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Quality Control or Assurance within relevant sectors.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC standards and inspection processes.
• Experience in leading multi-site or multi-country teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Quality Control activities across multiple project sites.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct site audits and inspections to verify compliance.

Skills

Quality Control experience

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of inspection processes

Ability to lead teams

Ability to travel across Europe

Education

Chartered status or relevant engineering qualification

Tools

Digital quality systems (e.g., Procore, BIM 360)

Job description

Position Summary

• 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 Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations.

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering 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, Kirby has 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.

Client & Stakeholder Liaison

• 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 startup 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.

Desirable

• 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.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.