Electrical QA Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by RTL Group Ltd
£400 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
City of Westminster, Greater London
Summary: The Electrical QA Engineer will oversee quality assurance processes for a major data centre project, ensuring compliance with standards and documentation for electrical installations. The role requires strong QA/QC experience in critical environments or large-scale commercial projects. The engineer will conduct inspections, manage non-conformance reports, and liaise with various teams to uphold quality standards. This position is ideal for candidates with a solid electrical engineering background and relevant project experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and manage the electrical QA/QC processes across the data centre project
- Review and approve ITPs, method statements, and risk assessments
- Carry out site inspections to ensure installations comply with drawings, specifications, and standards
- Ensure compliance with BS 7671, project specifications, and client requirements
- Monitor quality of LV/MV power systems, containment, earthing, and life-safety systems
- Witness and record testing, inspections, and commissioning activities
- Manage snagging, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and close-out actions
- Review red-line drawings and support as-built documentation
- Liaise with construction, commissioning, and client teams on quality matters
- Support final handover, O&M manuals, and quality records
Key Skills:
- Electrical engineering background (Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent)
- Proven experience as an Electrical QA Engineer or QA/QC Engineer
- Experience on data centres, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, or large commercial projects
- Strong knowledge of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)
- Understanding of LV/MV systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and earthing systems
- Experience with inspection, testing, and commissioning procedures
- Strong attention to detail and documentation control
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Salary (Rate): £400/day
City: City of Westminster
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical QA Engineer to join a major data centre project. The role is focused on ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and documentation across all electrical installations on a mission-critical facility. This position suits an engineer with strong QA/QC experience in data centres, critical environments, or large-scale commercial projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and manage the electrical QA/QC processes across the data centre project
- Review and approve ITPs, method statements, and risk assessments
- Carry out site inspections to ensure installations comply with drawings, specifications, and standards
- Ensure compliance with BS 7671, project specifications, and client requirements
- Monitor quality of LV/MV power systems, containment, earthing, and life-safety systems
- Witness and record testing, inspections, and commissioning activities
- Manage snagging, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and close-out actions
- Review red-line drawings and support as-built documentation
- Liaise with construction, commissioning, and client teams on quality matters
- Support final handover, O&M manuals, and quality records
Essential Skills & Experience
- Electrical engineering background (Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent)
- Proven experience as an Electrical QA Engineer or QA/QC Engineer
- Experience on data centres, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, or large commercial projects
- Strong knowledge of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)
- Understanding of LV/MV systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and earthing systems
- Experience with inspection, testing, and commissioning procedures
- Strong attention to detail and documentation control
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Desirable
- Previous data centre project experience
- Familiarity with client QA systems and commissioning processes
- Experience working for a main contractor or M&E contractor
- Knowledge of BIM and coordinated MEP models
- IOSH, NEBOSH, or quality-related certifications
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary or day rate
- Long-term, high-profile data centre project
- Opportunity to work in a fast-growing mission-critical sector
- Clear scope and responsibility within a structured QA team