Senior QA/QC Engineer

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior QA/QC Engineer to ensure the highest quality standards in construction projects. Located in Dublin, this role offers the chance to influence quality from the start of projects and manage inspections, audits, and corrective actions effectively.

The successful candidate will lead quality initiatives, produce quality reports, and coordinate with various stakeholders to maintain standards. A competitive salary of €50,000 - €55,000 is offered, along with genuine opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QA/QC role within construction, structural steel, manufacturing or heavy engineering.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality inspections, audits and site walkthroughs across active projects.
• Review method statements and Inspection & Test Certificates.
• Track non-conformances and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Quality management systems

Reporting and stakeholder management

Interpretation of technical drawings

Job description

Senior QA/QC Engineer

Location: Dublin

Salary: €50,000 - €55,000

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Steelwork only gets noticed when something goes wrong.

The best QA/QC professionals make sure that never happens.

This business delivers complex structural steel and engineering projects that shape skylines, support critical infrastructure and leave a lasting mark across Ireland.

The work is secured. The projects are moving. What they need now is someone who can own quality from first inspection to final handover.

If you're frustrated by being brought in after issues have already happened and want the authority to influence quality from the outset, this is the opportunity to do exactly that.

The Role

You will:

• Lead quality inspections, audits and site walkthroughs across active projects
• Review method statements, Inspection & Test Certificates and W1/W2 documentation
• Track non-conformances, drive corrective actions and close out quality issues
• Coordinate with site engineers, subcontractors and client representatives to maintain quality standards
• Produce quality reports and maintain accurate inspection records
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce recurring issues and improve project delivery

What You'll Need

Essential:

• Experience in a QA/QC role within construction, structural steel, manufacturing or heavy engineering
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and ISO 9001 requirements
• Experience managing inspections, audits and non-conformance processesAbility to interpret technical drawings, specifications and quality documentation
• Strong reporting and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• Experience within structural steel or large-scale construction environments
• Knowledge of W1/W2 documentation and Inspection & Test Plans
• Familiarity with regulatory and client compliance requirements across Ireland

Why Apply?

• Work on complex engineering and construction projects across Dublin and beyond
• Join a business with a strong project pipeline and long-term stability
• Influence quality standards from the start, not just after problems arise
• Collaborate with experienced project teams in a role with real visibility and impact
• Competitive salary of €50,000 - €55,000
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and progression

Apply

If you're looking for a role where quality is taken seriously and your expertise will directly influence project success, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation and further details about the company, projects and long-term career opportunities.