Electrical QA Engineer

Posted 21 January 2026
Salary £350 - £400/day
Start Date ASAP
LocationCity of Westminster
Job type Contract
Job Duration12 Months
Discipline Electrical
ReferenceElectrical QA Engineer

Job description

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