QA/QC Engineer in Northumberland

QA/QC M&E Engineer

Location: Blyth, North East England

Sector: Data Centres / Mission-Critical Projects

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Living away allowance (Dependent on location)

The Opportunity

An established engineering and construction contractor specialising in large-scale, mission-critical projects is seeking an experienced QA/QC M&E Engineer to join its team on a major data centre development in the North East.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile project, taking responsibility for quality assurance and quality control across mechanical and electrical installations, ensuring works are completed to the required standards and all documentation is in place for successful project handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures across mechanical and electrical installations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Carry out quality inspections to ensure installations comply with project specifications, drawings and relevant industry standards.
• Monitor installation quality, identify defects and manage the close-out process.
• Oversee and verify testing activities to ensure works are completed correctly and in line with project requirements.
• Prepare, review and maintain inspection and test plans, handover documentation and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Compile and issue final quality and handover documentation to the client.
• Liaise with construction management teams, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives on quality-related matters.
• Coordinate with site teams to ensure quality requirements are understood and consistently achieved.
• Contribute to weekly progress reports, providing updates on quality inspections, outstanding defects and close-out activities.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and project quality standards.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years' experience in a similar QA/QC role within construction or building services.
• Electrical trade background and/or a relevant qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, installation practices and commissioning processes.
• Experience working on large-scale construction projects; data centre or mission-critical experience would be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of quality assurance procedures, inspection and test documentation, and project handover requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and planning skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively, prioritise tasks and meet demanding project deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with site teams, subcontractors and clients.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to support and drive quality standards across the project team.

The Package

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work on a major data centre project.
• Join a growing team delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure.
• Long-term career development opportunities within the data centre and construction sector.