Construction Quality Manager – Data Centres

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world’s most respected clients across a diverse range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management & Governance

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan (QMP) aligned with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Establish clear quality processes, inspection regimes, and acceptance criteria across all construction disciplines.
• Ensure that quality requirements are fully integrated into construction planning, sequencing, and execution.
• Promote a strong quality culture across the project, reinforcing accountability and continuous improvement.

Quality Planning & Risk Management

• Review design documentation to identify quality risks, constructability issues, and potential compliance gaps.
• Support early identification of critical quality hold points, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and approval gateways.
• Review contractor Quality Plans, inspection regimes, and document control procedures for compliance and adequacy.
• Support definition of First ‑of ‑a ‑Kind (FoK) and benchmarking requirements for critical systems and installations.

Construction Phase Responsibilities

Site Quality Oversight

• Provide visible site‑based quality leadership throughout the construction phase.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits covering:
• Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) works
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems
• Specialist and mission‑critical installations
• Verify compliance between approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and installed works.
• Monitor quality performance trends and proactively address emerging issues.

Inspections, Testing & Compliance

• Review and monitor contractor Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring inspections are completed at the correct stages.
• Witness key quality inspections, testing, and validation activities where required.
• Ensure materials, equipment, and workmanship meet approved standards prior to concealment or progression to next stages.
• Confirm that quality records, test results, and certifications are accurately documented and filed.

Non‑Conformance & Corrective Action

• Identify, record, and manage non ‑conforming works (NCRs) , ensuring:
• Root cause analysis is undertaken
• Corrective and preventative actions are defined
• Issues are tracked through to closure
• Challenge repeat or systemic quality issues and support implementation of preventive measures.
• Coordinate quality issue resolution with contractors, designers, vendors, and commissioning teams.

Interface with Commissioning & Handover

• Coordinate closely with the Commissioning Manager to ensure construction quality supports commissioning success.
• Verify system completeness, installation quality, and readiness prior to turnover for commissioning activities.
• Support integrated testing readiness by confirming closure of construction quality issues.
• Support development and execution of the quality handover strategy .
• Ensure all quality documentation is complete, accurate, and approved, including:
• Test and inspection records
• Certificates of compliance
• O&M manuals related to construction works
• Coordinate snagging activities and monitor progress through to final acceptance.
• Support turnover to Operations, ensuring assets meet required quality and reliability standards.

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in construction quality management on large, complex projects.
• Demonstrable experience in data centre, mission ‑critical, industrial, or highly serviced building projects .
• Strong understanding of CSA and MEP quality requirements within critical environments.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Formal quality management training or certification (e.g. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor) is advantageous.

Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction QA/QC processes, inspection methodologies, and documentation control.
• Proven experience managing NCR processes and driving corrective actions to closure.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and challenge contractors while maintaining a collaborative approach.
• Proficient in MS Office and digital project management / document control platforms.

Language

• Fluent German and English , with excellent written and verbal communication skills.