Project Quality Control Manager (Electrical Bias)
Contract Type: Permanent/Full-Time
Salary: Competitive
Location: Nationwide
Division: Power
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Mainline is growing fast and are currently looking to hire a Project Quality Control Manager with a strong electrical background to ensure that all substation asset replacement, maintenance activities, and mini‑pillar replacement works are delivered in full compliance with client standards, statutory regulations, and the company's Quality Management System while driving continuous improvement across field operations, documentation, and technical processes.
The Project Quality Control Manager will work closely with project managers, supervisors, commissioning teams, and client representatives to ensure that all works meet the highest standards of workmanship, asset data accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Quality Management Compliance
* Maintain and continuously improve the company's QMS in line with ISO 9001 and client requirements.
* Ensure all substation and mini‑pillar works comply with ESB specifications, technical guidelines, and construction standards.
* Conduct internal audits, site inspections, and quality checks across all asset replacement and maintenance projects.
* Prepare for and manage external audits from ESB Networks and certification bodies.
* Ensure all quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions remain current and aligned with client updates.
* Substations Mini pillars
* Oversee quality assurance for replacement of substation components such as LV boards, RMUs, transformers, switchgear, protection devices, and associated infrastructure.
* Ensure all mini‑pillar replacements follow ESB-approved designs, materials, and installation procedures.
* Verify correct installation, commissioning, and testing in accordance with ESB standards.
* Ensure maintenance activities are carried out to specification, with accurate recording of asset condition, defects, and remedial actions.
* Monitor workmanship quality and ensure all safety and operational requirements are met.
* Continuous Improvement
* Deliver training and toolbox talks on ESB standards, quality procedures, and asset installation best practices.
* Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across field teams.
* Identify recurring issues and implement improvement initiatives to enhance asset reliability and reduce rework.
Required Qualifications Experience
* Qualified electrician or equivalent electrical qualification is essential or strong experience managing quality in this environment
* Strong knowledge of ESB Networks standards, particularly relating to substations, LV/MV assets, and mini‑pillar installations.
* Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO Health Safety), ISO Environment) ISO asset management) is an advantage.
* Ability to work collaboratively across teams and to provide clear, professional communications with clients and auditors
* Full clean driving licence.
* Willingness to travel to project sites nationwide.
* Eligibility to work in Ireland.
At Mainline we are building a significant business, and accordingly this position presents a great opportunity for the right candidate, as we are looking for someone who will become part of our team and support the continued growth and development of the business.
Package
Mainline is committed to its employees and offers an attractive competitive package
* A competitive Salary
* Bonus
* Career development
* Learning and development opportunities
* Pension contributions
* Access to Health Insurance – waiting periods waived
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme