QAQC Lead

CSA & MEP - Data Centre Construction

Location: Portugal

Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Construction

Our client is a leading international contractor delivering complex, large-scale construction projects across Europe. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and high-quality project delivery, the company operates across a wide range of sectors including commercial developments, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, and mission-critical data centre facilities.

Due to continued growth within the data centre sector, our client is seeking an experienced QA/QC Lead to join the delivery team on a major data centre project in Portugal.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities across both CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural) and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) scopes. The role will ensure that all works are delivered in full compliance with project specifications, design intent, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.

Working closely with project management, construction teams, commissioning teams, subcontractors, and client representatives, the QA/QC Lead will play a critical role in driving a strong quality culture across the project and ensuring robust inspection, testing, and documentation processes are maintained from construction through to handover.

The successful candidate will work closely with discipline leads and site teams to ensure consistent application of QA/QC procedures across all trades and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all QA/QC activities across CSA and MEP scopes on a large-scale data centre project in Portugal
• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific QA/QC plans, procedures, and inspection and test plans (ITPs)
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable standards
• Oversee inspection, testing, and verification of both CSA and MEP installations across all project phases
• Manage and maintain comprehensive quality documentation including inspection records, test results, and handover dossiers
• Identify, log, track, and close out non-conformances (NCRs), ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented
• Coordinate closely with construction, commissioning, and subcontractor teams to ensure quality compliance at all stages
• Lead and support internal and external quality audits, inspections, and reviews
• Liaise with client representatives, consultants, and third-party inspectors to ensure alignment on quality requirements
• Promote a strong quality culture across site teams, subcontractors, and vendors
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover processes from a quality assurance perspective
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, international standards, and company procedures
• Provide regular reporting on quality performance, trends, and key issues to project leadership

In Return, Our Client Offers

• Negotiable basic salary
• Accommodation, rotation or relocation support (where applicable)
• Flights and travel allowance
• Attractive bonus structure
• Healthcare
• Pension
• Opportunity to work on a flagship European data centre project with strong long-term career progression within a growing international contractor