Electrical QA/QC Manager

Vallum Associates; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single Accommodation provided

Travel and car provided

Job summary

Vallum Associates seeks an experienced Electrical QA/QC Manager to lead QA/QC activities for a major hyperscale Data Centre development in Norway. The role ensures electrical systems are installed, inspected, tested and prepared for energisation in line with project specifications and client requirements.

The ideal candidate holds an Electrical Engineering degree, has prior QA/QC leadership on large construction projects and deep knowledge of HV/MV/LV distribution, testing protocols and handover

Qualifications

• Must have degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong QA/QC background on major construction projects, especially data centres or mission-critical infra.
• Experience with HV/MV/LV distribution and data centre electrical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with ITPs, NCRs, testing, energisation readiness and handover documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage Electrical QA/QC strategy, ITPs and quality documentation.
• Oversee quality across electrical systems including HV, MV and LV distribution, transformers, switchgear, UPS and generators.
• Review method statements, material submittals, technical documentation and test records.
• Conduct site inspections to verify installations against drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, construction, consultants, design engineers and commissioning teams.
• Manage non-conformances, defects, corrective actions and quality close-out.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

QA/QC management

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Norway

Type: Permanent (3/1 rotation - 3 weeks working on site - 1 week off back home)

Key Requirement: Candidates must hold a valid EU or UK passport & Experience with Data Centre

• Competitive salary
• Single Accommodation provided
• Travel and car provided

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical QA/QC Manager to lead electrical quality assurance and quality control activities on a major hyperscale Data Centre development.

The successful candidate will ensure electrical systems are installed, inspected, tested and prepared for energisation and commissioning in accordance with project specifications, approved drawings, client requirements and applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the Electrical QA/QC strategy, procedures, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and quality documentation.
• Oversee quality across electrical systems including HV, MV and LV distribution, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, busbar, cabling, containment, earthing and associated control systems.
• Review electrical method statements, material submittals, technical documentation, test plans and inspection records.
• Conduct site inspections to verify electrical installations against approved drawings, specifications and project quality requirements.
• Coordinate closely with electrical subcontractors, construction teams, consultants, design engineers and commissioning teams.
• Manage non-conformances (NCRs), defects, corrective actions and quality close-out activities.
• Monitor electrical testing requirements including continuity, insulation resistance, earthing, cable testing and equipment verification.
• Ensure electrical systems meet required construction completion and quality standards before energisation and commissioning.
• Support energisation, testing and commissioning, system turnover and integrated systems testing activities where required.
• Manage electrical quality records, punch lists, as-built documentation, O&M information and turnover packages.
• Provide regular quality reporting to senior project leadership and client stakeholders.
• Drive a strong quality and safety-focused culture across electrical project delivery.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as an Electrical QA/QC Manager, Electrical Quality Manager or similar role on major construction projects.
• Previous Data Centre, mission-critical or complex electrical infrastructure experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of HV, MV and LV electrical distribution systems and associated Data Centre infrastructure.
• Experience with ITPs, inspections, electrical testing, NCR management, energisation readiness and handover documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant electrical standards, specifications and quality management systems.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, consultants, commissioning teams and client representatives.
• Strong communication, leadership and technical problem-solving skills.