Role                 Senior Global Quality & Commissioning Manager

Location:          Remote – Supporting Data Centres across various Locations in Europe

Industry           Engineering Solutions – Data Centers

Purpose

Our Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) teams play a pivotal role in delivering resilient, sustainable, and high-performance mission-critical facilities worldwide. We ensure that all projects meet the highest quality, safety, and compliance standards, guaranteeing operational readiness at handover.

As a Global Senior Technical Manager – QA/QC, you will lead our quality management strategy, ensuring projects are executed with precision, consistency, and compliance. With your expertise in quality systems, inspection protocols, and risk mitigation, you will drive a culture of excellence across global projects. You will also have extensive experience managing high-performing teams to achieve predictable, high-quality outcomes.

Experience in a matrix organization and working across global regions (EMEA, APAC, AMER) is preferred.

Role Description

Quality Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and implement a global QA/QC strategy for mission-critical projects.
• Ensure standardization of quality processes across all regions to minimize risk and improve predictability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in QA/QC for mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems.
• Align project quality frameworks with internal best practices and industry standards (ISO 9001, ASME, NFPA, etc.).
• Define scope and execution plans, ensuring clear expectations for quality delivery.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective action plans (CAPA) for quality-related issues.

Inspection, Testing & Compliance

• Oversee quality control from installation to commissioning and final handover.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with regulatory, client, and internal quality standards.
• Develop and implement quality inspection and audit plans (ITPs, FATs, SATs, etc.).
• Manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for critical equipment.
• Implement Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) and Corrective & Preventative Actions (CAPA) processes.
• Establish and monitor construction quality KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Lead walkdowns, punch listing, and system acceptance in collaboration with commissioning teams.

Process Optimization & Risk Management

• Develop and implement Lean quality management principles, reducing inefficiencies and improving defect resolution.
• Establish a data-driven approach to monitor quality trends and prevent recurring issues.
• Plan and execute quality risk assessments across all project phases.
• Optimize QA/QC workflows to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, commissioning, and project management teams to ensure seamless execution.

Stakeholder & Documentation Management

• Ensure all QA/QC documentation (method statements, ITPs, test records, certifications) is meticulously managed.
• Work closely with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams to enforce quality expectations.
• Conduct training programs to upskill teams on best QA/QC practices.
• Lead quality audits and compliance reviews, ensuring full traceability of quality records.

Interpersonal & Leadership Skills

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing high-performing teams.
• Ability to work in cross-functional and matrix organizations.
• Client-focused mindset with a proven track record in stakeholder management.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a solutions-driven attitude.
• Excellent communication skills (English required; additional languages beneficial).
• Commercially astute with the ability to build and maintain relationships under project pressures.
• Ability to mentor and develop teams, fostering a culture of quality excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, automation or related field).
• 10+ years of experience in practical direct MEP Commissioning/Commissioning Management experience (Electrical, Mechanical, Control System, Building Service)

• Trade background (electrical/mechanical) with extensive delivery experience specifically in MEP commissioning/ commissioning management (10+ years)..

• Strong knowledge of international quality standards (ISO 9001, ASME, NFPA, SMACNA, etc.).
• Experience in data centers, power, oil & gas, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Expertise in quality auditing, inspection planning, and non-conformance management.

Key Relationships

• QA/QC Teams
• Executive Leadership
• Regional Delivery Teams
• Engineering & Design Teams
• Project Directors & Clients
• Safety & Commissioning Teams

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to lead global commissioning efforts for mission-critical projects, working with top-tier teams and clients. If you have the technical expertise, leadership skills, and global mindset to drive excellence in commissioning, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information on this Senior Global Quality & Commissioning Manager role please contact Caroline Kingston on +353 868395531 or email caroline@hero.ie Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website – https://www.hero.ie/.

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