Lead qa/qc engineer

About the Role

As Whitewater Group continues to expand internationally across multiple markets, we are seeking an experienced Lead QA/QC Engineer to support quality delivery across complex mechanical and electrical projects within critical infrastructure and data centre environments.
This role will lead inspection and testing activities, manage tagging and asset tracking processes, oversee NCR management, and coordinate QA/QC activities across multiple subcontractors and disciplines. The successful candidate will support projects from factory and module stages through to on-site installation and handover, ensuring quality standards, compliance, and documentation requirements are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Your profile

• Minimum 6 years’ QA/QC experience, including 2+ years in a senior or lead role
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical walkdowns and inspections
• Experience leading a tagging process in data centres, critical infrastructure / OSM/modular construction, or MEP environments preferred
• Full NCR lifecycle ownership
• Coordination of multiple subcontractors and disciplines on live projects
• Mechanical inspection experience including pressure testing, pipework, and valve inspections
• Electrical inspection experience including cable inspections, termination checks, loop checks, and I/O verification
• Review and QA of mechanical and electrical testing documentation prior to client submission
• Asset tracking and tagging management experience in data centre environments preferred
• Level 8 degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015; lead auditor qualification advantageous
• Welding inspection knowledge advantageous (ASME B31.3 / EN 13480)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for trackers and registers management
• Experience using SharePoint for document control and team collaboration
• Procore experience advantageous, particularly Inspections, Submittals, RFIs, and Documents modules
• Self-driven, methodical, and documentation-focused
• Strong communicator able to work under programme pressure
• Collaborative approach across teams, disciplines, and subcontractors
• Willingness to travel within Europe for short-term project assignments
• Full clean driving licence

Why us?

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing and dynamic organisation.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of complex and high-impact international engineering projects.
• Access to ongoing internal training and professional development programs.
• Opportunity to work within multicultural teams across global projects and environments.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and knowledge sharing.
• Involvement in technically challenging projects that encourage continuous learning and growth.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead walkdown inspections at key build milestones across mech, elec, piping, and instrumentation
• Lead and manage the tagging process — tracking asset tag status through the full build lifecycle
• Own and implement project ITPs across all disciplines
• Manage the full NCR lifecycle — raise, disposition, track, and verify close-out
• Coordinate quality deliverables across multiple subcontractors and disciplines
• Act as primary QA/QC client interface and manage witness hold points
• Lead FAT planning and execution
• Travel to client sites post-delivery to lead inspections and manage handover
• Mentor and direct QA/QC Engineers on the project team

About us

Whitewater Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering company with water at the heart of everything we do.Headquartered in Ireland, with teams operating across Europe, we design, build, and maintain dependable water infrastructure for critical industries, including data centres, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, manufacturing, and energy.

Our engineers support clients from first concept through detailed design, installation, optimisation, and ongoing service.Industry needs water systems that meet strict standards and reduce risk and waste. That is the challenge we focus on every day. We design, build, and maintain water infrastructure that is safe, efficient, and future ready – helping our clients in critical industries stay compliant, cut consumption, and improve performance across multiple sites and markets.

Where others see obstacles, we engineer solutions with impact. Whitewater Group rethink water treatment through scalable, standardised infrastructure, combining technical depth, disciplined delivery, and a partnership approach across the full lifecycle.