Lead QA/QC Engineer / QA Manager – Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)
Location: London (Bank) – Commercial Fit‑out / Laboratory Projects
Salary: £65,000-£85,000 + Package
Why This Role?
This is a senior site‑based quality assurance role supporting high‑spec commercial fit‑out and laboratory projects in Central London. You will take ownership of QA/QC processes across mechanical and electrical installations, ensuring all works meet project specifications, relevant standards, and internal quality requirements.
Working closely with the QA/QC Manager, you will act as a key quality authority on site, driving compliance, inspection discipline, and continuous improvement across subcontractor delivery. This is a hands‑on role focused on technical assurance, documentation control, and maintaining the highest standards of installation quality in complex live project environments.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate and implement the Project Quality Plan, inspection and test plans, and site quality procedures across all subcontracted works
- Review system scope, specifications, and installation requirements with a focus on pipework installation and weld quality
- Ensure adherence to quality plans and defined project requirements
- Oversee and enforce site inspection, testing, and quality control processes across all systems
- Attend quality review meetings as required
- Provide structured feedback to the QA/QC Manager, including weekly reporting and improvement recommendations
- Generate, manage, and close out punch lists, ensuring timely resolution of defects and non‑conformances
- Produce and maintain quality performance statistics for tracking and reporting purposes
- Coordinate system walkdowns with subcontractors and project stakeholders
- Support scheduling and prioritisation of inspections and quality checks across multiple systems
- Maintain clear, accurate, and auditable QA/QC documentation across all project activities
- Support site teams with compliance queries and ensure adherence to agreed quality standards
- Carry out any additional reasonable duties as directed by management
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in a QA/QC Engineer or similar quality‑focused role within M&E or construction
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical installation processes, particularly pipework and welding standards
- Experience working within structured Quality Management Systems and project quality plans
- Ability to prioritise workload across multiple systems and deadlines
- Strong communication skills with experience engaging subcontractors and site teams
- High level of attention to detail with strong reporting and documentation skills
- Accountable, reliable, and confident taking ownership of quality issues on site
- Understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental systems within construction environments
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience on commercial fit‑out or laboratory projects
- Familiarity with large‑scale subcontractor management environments
- Experience producing QA/QC reporting, KPIs, and quality statistics
- Understanding of ISO-based quality systems or similar frameworks
- Background working in fast‑paced, high‑spec construction environments
What This Role Offers
- Senior site‑based quality leadership role on prestigious London projects
- Exposure to complex commercial and laboratory installations
- Strong involvement in quality processes and decision‑making on site
- Opportunity to influence and improve site‑wide QA/QC standards
- Long‑term development within a growing M&E delivery and quality function
- £65,000-£85,000 salary + package aligned to experience and responsibility
Lead QA/QC Engineer / QA Manager – Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)
Location: London (Bank) – Commercial Fit‑out / Laboratory ProjectsSalary: £65,000-£85,000 + Package
Why This Role?
This is a senior site‑based quality assurance role supporting high‑spec commercial fit‑out and laboratory projects in Central London. You will take ownership of QA/QC processes across mechanical and electrical installations, ensuring all works meet project specifications, relevant standards, and internal quality requirements.
Working closely with the QA/QC Manager, you will act as a key quality authority on site, driving compliance, inspection discipline, and continuous improvement across subcontractor delivery. This is a hands‑on role focused on technical assurance, documentation control, and maintaining the highest standards of installation quality in complex live project environments.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate and implement the Project Quality Plan, inspection and test plans, and site quality procedures across all subcontracted works
- Review system scope, specifications, and installation requirements with a focus on pipework installation and weld quality
- Ensure adherence to quality plans and defined project requirements
- Oversee and enforce site inspection, testing, and quality control processes across all systems
- Attend quality review meetings as required
- Provide structured feedback to the QA/QC Manager, including weekly reporting and improvement recommendations
- Generate, manage, and close out punch lists, ensuring timely resolution of defects and non‑conformances
- Produce and maintain quality performance statistics for tracking and reporting purposes
- Coordinate system walkdowns with subcontractors and project stakeholders
- Support scheduling and prioritisation of inspections and quality checks across multiple systems
- Maintain clear, accurate, and auditable QA/QC documentation across all project activities
- Support site teams with compliance queries and ensure adherence to agreed quality standards
- Carry out any additional reasonable duties as directed by management
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a QA/QC Engineer or similar quality‑focused role within M&E or construction
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical installation processes, particularly pipework and welding standards
- Experience working within structured Quality Management Systems and project quality plans
- Ability to prioritise workload across multiple systems and deadlines
- Strong communication skills with experience engaging subcontractors and site teams
- High level of attention to detail with strong reporting and documentation skills
- Accountable, reliable, and confident taking ownership of quality issues on site
- Understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental systems within construction environments
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience on commercial fit‑out or laboratory projects
- Familiarity with large‑scale subcontractor management environments
- Experience producing QA/QC reporting, KPIs, and quality statistics
- Understanding of ISO-based quality systems or similar frameworks
- Background working in fast‑paced, high‑spec construction environments
What This Role Offers
- Senior site‑based quality leadership role on prestigious London projects
- Exposure to complex commercial and laboratory installations
- Strong involvement in quality processes and decision‑making on site
- Opportunity to influence and improve site‑wide QA/QC standards
- Long‑term development within a growing M&E delivery and quality function
- £65,000-£85,000 salary + package aligned to experience and responsibility
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