Regional QC Lead - Ireland

Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years

To build your career by assisting in the delivery of 'leading edge' engineering projects.

To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.

To benefit from Kirby's Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.

To work with the best.

Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of 'blue chip' companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution.

Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

The Regional QC Lead for Ireland and the UK will oversee all Quality Control activities across multiple project sites within the region. This role ensures that all construction, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning works meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and client specifications. The successful candidate will act as the primary QC escalation point for Irish and UK operations, driving consistency, standardisation, and continuous improvement in QC processes.

Lead, support, and mentor QC teams across all European project locations.

Ensure consistent application of QC procedures, inspection processes, and documentation.

Provide leadership guidance on complex quality issues and NCR/Defect resolution.

Work closely with Regional Directors, Project Directors, and Quality/Engineering functions.

Oversee completion and approval of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and quality checklists.

Ensure all QC activities are aligned with project specifications, statutory requirements, and client standards.

Conduct site audits, inspections, and quality walks across all active projects.

Verify materials, installations, and systems meet compliance and certification requirements.

Drive harmonisation and standardisation of QC procedures across all sites.

Develop regional QC guidance documents, templates, and best-practice playbooks.

Implement lessons learned and quality improvement initiatives across teams.

Support internal and external audits, ensuring corrective actions are completed on time.

Ensure accurate and timely QC reporting for each project.

Track KPIs including: NCR performance, defects, rework trends, audit findings, and close-out compliance.

Present monthly/quarterly QC updates to senior leadership.

Support quality related risk assessments and mitigation plans.

Act as regional QC representative for client meetings, audits, and inspections.

Support buildability reviews, design coordination, and technical workshops.

Provide early QC input during pre construction and startup phases.

7+ years' experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance within construction, data centres, MEP, or industrial projects.

Strong understanding of CSA, Mechanical, Electrical, and commissioning quality requirements.

Experience leading multi site or multi country teams.

Excellent knowledge of inspection processes, ITPs, and QA/QC standards.

Strong communication skills with ability to influence at all levels.

Ability to travel regularly across Ireland and the UK.

Experience with in hyperscale data centre projects.

Chartered status or relevant engineering qualification.

Familiarity with digital quality systems (e.g., Procore, BIM 360, Zutec).

Background working with Tier 1 contractors or global clients.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.