Quality Assurance Engineer

Civil, Structural, Architectural QA/QA Engineer – London Data Centre

My client is a first-generation construction company with operations across Ireland, UK and Northern Europe. We specialize in Critical Environments such as Data Centres, Life Sciences, Aviation, High Value Manufacturing and Critical Logistics.

They are currently seeking experienced and talented QA/QC Engineers to join our high performing project team in North London. If you would like to join a company who wins high profile projects with blue chip clients and if you enjoy working in a stimulating environment, then this is the company for you.

REPORTING TO: Project Manager

Purpose of Role

Work with the Project Team and Client representatives to ensure the quality and workmanship of every activity meets and exceeds expectations through a thorough knowledge of all phases of construction relating to the project.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and be responsible for all QA/QC documents for the entire project including certificates, calibration, test results, inspection requests, non-compliance reports and site instruction/ observations, permanent materials delivered and other QA/QC documents.
• Develop and determine all standards to perform inspection and tests on all procedures and oversee all testing methods ensuring high standards of quality are maintained for all processes.
• Review the quality of all materials at the site and ensure compliance with all project specifications and quality collaborate with the Procurement Department and Project Team for all material procurement and maintain a high quality of materials.
• Supervise the effective implementation of all test and inspection schedules and ensure adherence to all procedures and coordinate with various teams to perform quality audits on processes.
• Assist with training to ensure that all employees have sufficient knowledge of all quality standards and ensure compliance to all quality manuals and procedures and collaborate with contractors and suppliers to maintain the quality of all systems.
• Ensure sufficient quality processes are in place to manage the lifting of all materials and equipment and also the storage of all hazardous materials. Perform quality audits as per the required schedule.
• Regularly analyse all products and non-conformance processes, including the evaluation of all documents to ensure that they meet quality requirement. Prepare monthly reports to evaluate performance.
• Develop a robust system to Review and monitor all project activities, completing analysis to ensure all processes and work completed meet quality requirements.
• Work closely with the Project Team to manage all work methods. Maintaining knowledge on all quality assurance standards and monitor continuous application for all quality assurance processes, recommending corrective actions as required.
• Work closely with H&S Team to ensure that method statements are in place for all activities including risk assessment and job safety environmental analysis.
• Develop an Inspection Test Plan and Checklist based on specifications of the project.
• Liaise with the Project Team for submission of material submittals to the Client Team.
• Coordinate with the Client Team in relation to all audits/site inspections.

The Candidate

• Third level qualification in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in construction/engineering
• Excellent ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Extremely detail oriented with well-developed trouble shooting skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Excellent IT Skills
• Knowledge of all relevant building and quality regulations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Career Path

Our client implement a highly structured professional development programme (PDP) and mentoring programme which has been the foundation to our success. As a QA/QC Engineer, the operational career path for highly performing individuals is to progress to Senior QA/QC Engineer, to QA/QC Manager to Head of Quality. However, this is just one of many possible directions – our client supports diverse career trajectories, allowing individuals to explore opportunities across departments based on their interests and strengths.