QA/QC Engineer – Mechanical & Electrical Projects

Job title: QA/QC Engineer – Mechanical & Electrical Projects
Location: Leinster Region, Co Dublin
Company: Established Mechanical & Electrical Contractor
Package: €45,000 to €60,000 package

The Company

Well-established specialist contractor delivering mechanical and electrical projects across the Leinster region. Operating within highly regulated environments, they have built a strong reputation for quality workmanship, technical compliance, and successful project delivery.

With a growing portfolio of commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and mission-critical projects, they are seeking a QA/QC Engineer to support quality assurance, compliance, and project handover activities across multiple sites throughout Leinster.

The Role: QA/QC Engineer

This is a site-based QA/QC Engineer position covering projects throughout the Leinster region. Reporting to senior project management, you will play a key role in ensuring mechanical and electrical installations meet project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.

You will work closely with project teams, commissioning engineers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure all inspections, testing, quality documentation, and compliance procedures are completed correctly and efficiently.

The successful QA/QC Engineer will have a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical installations and will be comfortable working across multiple projects within a live construction environment.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a QA/QC Engineer or Junior Engineer role within the mechanical or electrical sector
• Proven experience required working on construction, engineering, or building services projects
• Strong understanding of quality assurance processes, inspections, and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across Leinster projects

Preferred Experience
 

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification preferred
• Experience working within regulated environments beneficial
• Commissioning, testing, or validation experience advantageous
• Experience using quality management systems and digital reporting platforms

Nice to Have

• Trade background within mechanical or electrical services
• Knowledge of ISO quality standards
• Additional safety or compliance certifications
• Experience on pharmaceutical, healthcare, industrial, or data centre projects

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspections across mechanical and electrical installations
• Ensure works comply with project specifications, company procedures, and industry regulations
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and quality documentation
• Support project teams in achieving successful project handovers
• Conduct site audits and quality reviews across active projects
• Assess commissioning activities and verify compliance with project requirements
• Monitor workmanship standards and identify any quality concerns
• Provide recommendations regarding training and competency requirements
• Ensure engineers and subcontractors are operating in accordance with health and safety requirements
• Liaise with clients, project managers, commissioning teams, and site personnel
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery teams

About You

• You have a background in mechanical or electrical engineering, building services, or construction projects
• You are organised and detail-focused with a strong commitment to quality standards
• You have experience producing clear technical reports and inspection documentation
• You can communicate effectively with clients, site teams, and senior management
• You are confident identifying quality issues and driving corrective actions
• You work well under pressure and can manage multiple priorities across live projects
• You understand the importance of compliance, safety, and quality throughout project delivery

What’s on Offer

Salary: €45,000 to €60,000 DOE

Benefits:

• Company vehicle or travel allowance
• Pension contribution
• Annual performance reviews
• Ongoing training and development
• Exposure to a wide variety of mechanical and electrical projects
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Stable pipeline of Leinster-based work

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a QA/QC Engineer looking to develop their career within the mechanical and electrical sector. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of technically challenging projects while working alongside experienced engineering and commissioning teams.

The role offers long-term stability, strong professional development opportunities, and the chance to play a critical role in maintaining quality and compliance standards across high-value construction projects throughout Leinster.

How to Apply

Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment

Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting QA/QC Engineers, Quality Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Building Services Engineers, Commissioning Engineers, and Project Engineers across Ireland's construction and engineering sectors.

We work with leading contractors delivering mechanical, electrical, pharmaceutical, industrial, healthcare, commercial, and mission-critical projects throughout Leinster and nationwide. If you're looking for your next QA/QC Engineer opportunity, we can help identify roles that match your experience, ambitions, and long-term career goals.