CP Management Solutions LTD • EC4N 8BH

QA/QC Lead Manager

About this role

Lead QA/QC Engineer / QA Manager – Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)

Location

London (Bank) – Commercial Fit-Out / Laboratory Projects

Salary

£65,000–£85,000 + Package

Why This Role?

This is a senior site-based quality assurance role supporting high-spec commercial fit-out and laboratory projects in Central London. You will take ownership of QA/QC processes across mechanical and electrical installations, ensuring all works meet project specifications, relevant standards, and internal quality requirements.

Working closely with the QA/QC Manager, you will act as a key quality authority on site, driving compliance, inspection discipline, and continuous improvement across subcontractor delivery. This is a hands-on role focused on technical assurance, documentation control, and maintaining the highest standards of installation quality in complex live project environments.

What You’ll Do

Coordinate and implement the Project Quality Plan, inspection and test plans, and site quality procedures across all subcontracted works

Review system scope, specifications, and installation requirements with a focus on pipework installation and weld quality

Ensure adherence to quality plans and defined project requirements

Oversee and enforce site inspection, testing, and quality control processes across all systems

Attend quality review meetings as required

Provide structured feedback to the QA/QC Manager, including weekly reporting and improvement recommendations

Generate, manage, and close out punch lists, ensuring timely resolution of defects and non-conformances

Produce and maintain quality performance statistics for tracking and reporting purposes

Coordinate system walkdowns with subcontractors and project stakeholders

Support scheduling and prioritisation of inspections and quality checks across multiple systems

Maintain clear, accurate, and auditable QA/QC documentation across all project activities

Support site teams with compliance queries and ensure adherence to agreed quality standards

Carry out any additional reasonable duties as directed by management

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in a QA/QC Engineer or similar quality-focused role within M&E or construction

Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical installation processes, particularly pipework and welding standards

Experience working within structured Quality Management Systems and project quality plans

Ability to prioritise workload across multiple systems and deadlines

Strong communication skills with experience engaging subcontractors and site teams

High level of attention to detail with strong reporting and documentation skills

Accountable, reliable, and confident taking ownership of quality issues on site

Understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental systems within construction environments

Desirable Experience

Previous experience on commercial fit-out or laboratory projects

Familiarity with large-scale subcontractor management environments

Experience producing QA/QC reporting, KPIs, and quality statistics

Understanding of ISO-based quality systems or similar frameworks

Background working in fast-paced, high-spec construction environments

What This Role Offers

Senior site-based quality leadership role on prestigious London projects

Exposure to complex commercial and laboratory installations

Strong involvement in quality processes and decision-making on site

Opportunity to influence and improve site-wide QA/QC standards

Long-term development within a growing M&E delivery and quality function

£65,000–£85,000 salary + package aligned to experience and responsibility