QA/QC Inspector

About the Company

Mercury is a leading European provider of construction solutions, delivering and managing complex engineering and construction programmes for major global organisations. The company supports the delivery of technologies and advancements that connect businesses, communities, and people. Its work spans multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, and Fire Protection.

Mercury promotes a workplace where people are supported to grow, take on challenging work, and develop their potential within a collaborative environment.

Role Overview

The QA/QC Inspector will contribute to achieving a zero-defect, zero-rework outcome on the project. A key target for this role is ensuring there are no snags at handover to the client. The position requires a proactive approach to supporting departmental objectives in a structured and controlled way.

Key Duties

• Maintain and support the project quality management system in line with Mercury procedures and standard operating practices.
• Help create project-specific quality procedures and inspection/test plans.
• Run quality induction sessions to build awareness of project requirements.
• Work with engineering, operations, and project management teams to support quality delivery.
• Carry out in-progress and surveillance inspections across all work activities on the project.
• Check that work meets industry standards such as IEC and IEEE, customer specifications, and legal or regulatory requirements.
• Audit and inspect electrical products and systems.
• Prepare, check, and maintain quality records, including inspection reports and certificates.
• Perform final inspections on completed work.
• Develop and track KPIs to improve quality performance.
• Investigate defects and failures, identify root causes, and support corrective action.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S methods to improve processes and efficiency.

Essential Requirements

• Solid understanding of electrical systems and relevant standards.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and KPI development.
• Experience with internal audits, corrective and preventive actions, and compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with calibration systems, test plans, and quality documentation.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong attention to detail for spotting defects and maintaining compliance.
• Clear communication skills for working with production teams, suppliers, and regulators.
• Practical problem-solving ability to identify causes and implement fixes.
• Flexible mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in quality processes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.