QA​/QC Manager

Equans Data Centers are seeking a QA/QC Manager based in Motherwell, Scotland to support our growing Data Centre business. The manager will lead and oversee all Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities, ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, client specifications and commissioning objectives. The successful candidate will drive quality compliance, inspection and testing programmes, and continuous improvement throughout the construction and commissioning lifecycle, achieving the highest standards of quality, safety and operational excellence across all project phases.

• Develop, implement and oversee project-specific Quality Assurance and Quality Control plans across all phases of delivery.
• Lead the development and execution of QA/QC strategies to ensure compliance with project, client and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and manage robust QA/QC frameworks to support successful project delivery and commissioning readiness.
• Drive Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities across multi-disciplinary Data Centre projects, ensuring adherence to agreed quality standards.
• Manage the implementation of project quality plans, promoting a right-first-time culture throughout construction and commissioning.
• Provide leadership and governance for all QA/QC processes, ensuring consistency, compliance and continuous improvement across projects.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary.
• Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
• Access to employee networks such as Access Ability, Encompass, RISE, Women Together, Working Parents and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

• Proven experience in a QA/QC leadership role within Data Centre, mission‑critical, MEP or major construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes, inspection regimes and commissioning requirements.
• Experience implementing and managing quality management systems in line with ISO 9001 standards.
• Ability to lead quality activities across multi‑disciplinary teams, including Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical and Commissioning disciplines.
• Demonstrable experience managing inspections, audits, non‑conformances, corrective actions and quality reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project teams.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem‑solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement.
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management or a related discipline.

We are committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.