Electrical QC Lead | Sweden

Kirby Group Engineering; Gävle kommun; On-site; SEK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is delivering a large, technically complex data centre project in Sweden. The Electrical Quality Control Lead will provide leadership and expertise in quality control deliverables and conformance, planning with project teams to deliver first-of-kind system walkdowns and turnover.

The ideal candidate has a strong electrical background, experience leading QC teams, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or equivalent
• Experience leading inspectors or QC teams in large projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems: containment, cabling, instrumentation, fibre optics
• ISO9001 Internal / Lead auditor certification
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical quality control activities across the project scope
• Support the implementation of project quality requirements and ensure electrical works meet specifications
• Coordinate inspection activities and quality priorities with construction schedules
• Monitor electrical installation quality across systems and resolve issues
• Collaborate with Quality Manager, QC leads, inspectors and construction teams
• Provide leadership to electrical inspectors and quality personnel
• Ensure quality activities support project progress and timely delivery
• Contribute to quality planning during pre-construction
• Understand quality requirements for off-site fabrication and on-site inspection

Skills

Electrical engineering

QC leadership

ISO9001 auditor

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering

Tools

Electrical containment

LV cabling

Instrumentation and control

Fibre optics

Busbar systems

Switchgear

MV/LV distribution

Job description

• 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

We’re delivering a large, technically complex data centre project in Sweden. The programme is driven, the standards are high, and commissioning is critical. As the Electrical Quality Control Lead, you will be responsible for providing leadership and expertise with quality control deliverables and project conformance requirements by planning and collaborating with project teams to deliver first of kinds, system walkdowns and achieve system turnover.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead and coordinate electrical quality control activities across the assigned project scope.
• Support the implementation of project quality requirements and ensure electrical works are delivered in accordance with approved specifications and technical documentation.
• Coordinate inspection activities and quality priorities in line with construction schedules and project milestones.
• Monitor electrical installation quality across relevant systems, identifying potential issues and supporting their resolution.
• Work closely with the Quality Manager, other QC Leads, inspectors, construction teams and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide practical leadership and direction to electrical inspectors and other quality personnel.
• Ensure quality activities are organised effectively to support project progress and timely delivery.
• Contribute to quality planning and preparation during the pre-construction phase.
• Understand the quality requirements associated with off-site manufacturing, assembly and the inspection of components before they arrive on site.
• Promote effective communication, collaboration and a proactive approach to quality across the project team.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or a relevant electrical trade qualification at NFQ Level 6 or an engineering qualification at Level 7, with overseas qualifications checked for equivalence.
• Experience leading inspectors, QC supervisors or quality teams, coordinating activities and managing priorities against project schedules preferably in a Data Centre environment
• Strong electrical construction and quality control knowledge, including electrical containment, LV cabling, instrumentation and control, fibre optics, busbar systems, switchgear, MV/LV distribution and single-line diagrams.
• ISO9001 Internal / Lead auditor certification and experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Provide technical and professional guidance for teams
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational / planning skills
• Able to implement quality control process and procedures

Desired Competencies / Special Role Requirements

• Willingness to work predominantly onsite in Sweden and accommodate the project's rotational working arrangements.
• Data Centre experience preferred.
• Preferable from a trade’s background / trades experience.

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on [phone].

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.