Electrical Quality Manager - Hyperscale Data Centres | Germany

Ownership: Lead the electrical QA/QC function from procurement through final client handover.
Technical exposure: Work with complex, high-value electrical systems supporting hyperscale data centre operations.
Leadership responsibility: Manage and develop Electrical QA/QC Engineers, inspectors and walkdown teams.
Visible impact: Influence workmanship, reduce rework and improve commissioning readiness.
Client engagement: Work directly with project leadership, consultants, specialist vendors and client representatives.
International experience: Develop your project experience within Europe's data centre construction sector.
Career development: Build experience relevant to future Project Quality Manager, Regional Quality Manager or Quality Director positions.
Remuneration: Excellent package on offer including rotations, accommodation, transport, subsistence etc.

Electrical Quality Manager Job Overview
A leading Tier 1 Contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Quality Manager to lead electrical quality assurance and quality control on a major hyperscale data centre project in Germany .
The Electrical Quality Manager will oversee electrical QA/QC from procurement and installation through testing, commissioning readiness and final handover. You will ensure electrical systems meet approved designs, specifications, client requirements and applicable technical standards.
Working closely with project leadership, electrical construction teams, commissioning specialists and subcontractors, you will implement effective quality controls across complex, high-value electrical packages.
This opportunity would suit an established Electrical Quality Manager, Electrical QA/QC Manager or Electrical Quality Lead with proven hyperscale data centre experience.
Key Responsibilities

Electrical QA/QC Leadership and Quality Planning

Lead the electrical quality function across the hyperscale data centre project.
Develop and implement the electrical package quality plan.
Manage Electrical QA/QC Engineers, inspectors and walkdown personnel.
Prepare and review Inspection and Test Plans, inspection checklists and quality procedures.
Establish hold points, witness points and acceptance criteria with clients and project stakeholders.
Monitor subcontractor compliance and promote a right-first-time approach.
Report electrical quality performance, emerging risks and outstanding actions to project leadership.

Electrical Installation Quality

Oversee inspections of HV, MV and LV distribution systems, transformers, switchgear and protection equipment.
Monitor installation quality for generators, UPS systems, batteries and associated infrastructure.
Inspect busbar, cable containment, cabling, terminations, earthing and bonding.
Verify equipment identification, cable labelling, segregation, fire stopping and installation clearances.
Review workmanship, torque records and compliance with manufacturer installation requirements.
Ensure concealed works are inspected and recorded before closure.
Coordinate quality inspections of BMS, EPMS and electrical monitoring interfaces where included in the package scope.
Maintain equipment and inspection-record traceability.

Technical Compliance and Design Coordination

Review electrical specifications, drawings, technical submissions and approved installation methodologies.
Verify that construction teams use current, approved information.
Identify discrepancies between design requirements, equipment specifications and installed works.
Coordinate technical queries with engineering and construction teams.
Ensure approved changes and technical resolutions are incorporated into inspection records.
Support multidisciplinary coordination to resolve electrical quality and interface issues.

Supplier and Subcontractor Quality Management

Review subcontractor quality plans, ITPs, inspection records and testing documentation.
Assess supplier certificates, equipment conformity records and manufacturing quality documentation.
Coordinate quality involvement in Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.
Inspect incoming equipment for damage, specification compliance and documentation completeness.
Support quality management of Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed equipment and specialist vendor packages.
Monitor subcontractor performance and agree improvement plans where required.
Verify calibration records for testing equipment and competence of inspection and testing personnel.

Non-Conformance and Defect Management

Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports through verified close-out.
Lead or support root-cause analysis and corrective-action planning.
Maintain accurate snagging, defect and punch-list registers.
Assign action owners and monitor agreed completion dates.
Verify remedial works against approved acceptance criteria.
Analyse recurring defects and implement preventive measures.
Escalate unresolved issues affecting energisation, commissioning readiness or handover.

Electrical Testing and Commissioning Readiness

Coordinate inspection and testing requirements with electrical construction and commissioning teams.
Review electrical testing procedures, results and supporting certification.
Monitor records for cable testing, insulation resistance, continuity, earthing and other specified tests.
Verify completion of installation inspections and prerequisite documentation before systems are released for energisation and commissioning.
Support quality assurance across the client-defined Level 1-5 commissioning process.
Participate in system walkdowns, readiness reviews and quality-release assessments.
Support Integrated Systems Testing by verifying quality records and closing relevant defects.
Maintain a clear distinction between quality release and the separate authorisations required for switching, isolation and energisation.

Electrical Handover and Project Close-Out

Coordinate progressive preparation of electrical turnover and handover packages.
Verify completeness of testing certificates, commissioning records and as-built information.
Review Operation and Maintenance manuals, warranties and supplier documentation with delivery teams.
Resolve outstanding defects and documentation gaps before client acceptance.
Support final inspections, system walkdowns and project close-out.
Capture lessons learned and contribute to improvements in electrical quality processes.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a key electrical QA/QC contact for clients, consultants and subcontractors.
Chair electrical quality meetings and participate in project coordination reviews.
Coordinate client witness inspections and respond to quality observations.
Work closely with engineering, construction, commissioning, EHS and document-control teams.
Present quality performance and close-out progress clearly to senior stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Degree, diploma, electrical trade qualification or equivalent relevant experience in Electrical Engineering.
Significant electrical QA/QC experience on major construction or engineering projects.
Previous experience as an Electrical Quality Manager, Electrical QA/QC Manager or Electrical Quality Lead.
Proven electrical quality management experience on hyperscale data centre projects.
Strong knowledge of HV/MV/LV distribution, generators, UPS systems, batteries, switchgear, busbar, cabling and earthing.
Experience managing ITPs, inspections, NCRs, corrective actions and quality documentation.
Understanding of electrical testing, commissioning readiness and progressive system handover.
Experience managing quality personnel, subcontractors and specialist vendors.
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to manage competing construction, commissioning and handover priorities.
Willingness to undertake site-based assignments in Europe.
Appropriate legal working rights for the relevant European project location.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience with a Tier 1 Contractor or leading MEP contractor.
Direct engagement with hyperscale or colocation clients.
Experience managing OFCI equipment and international suppliers.
Familiarity with data centre commissioning stages and Integrated Systems Testing.
Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
Experience using digital inspection platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, Dalux or equivalent.
Experience working within multicultural European project teams.

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