Job Description
1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading M&E contractor who have an opportunity for a Field Quality Engineer on a permanent basis based in London.
Our client delivers complex engineering solutions across data centres, building services, energy and industrial sectors.
The Role:
Field Quality Engineer (M&E) to strengthen quality across UK operations.
This is a hands-on, site-facing role focused on ensuring right-first-time delivery across mechanical and electrical packages: from installation through to commissioning and handover.
You'll work across multiple projects, supporting teams on site, driving standards, and resolving quality issues before they impact programme or client delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
You'll take ownership of quality across M&E works, including:
Implementing project quality plans, ITPs and inspection regimes
Ensuring installations meet specifications, drawings and standards
Leading audits, inspections and quality reviews across sites
Managing NCRs, defects and corrective actions
Supporting testing, commissioning and handover readiness
Verifying materials, plant and equipment before installation
Monitoring subcontractor and supplier quality performance
Tracking quality KPIs and reporting to project and senior teams
Driving continuous improvement and right-first-time delivery
You'll play a key role in protecting programme, reducing rework and ensuring a high standard of delivery across every project.
Requirements:
Our client is looking for someone who understands how M&E projects are delivered and knows where quality issues typically arise.
Experience in M&E construction (building services, data centres, energy or industrial)
Strong understanding of QA/QC processes and inspection systems
Ability to read drawings, specs and commissioning requirements
Experience managing defects, NCRs and root cause analysis
Comfortable working across multiple live sites
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
You may come from a mechanical, electrical or building services background
Qualifications:
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering (preferred)
Or strong trade/technical background with QA/QC experience
Knowledge of ISO 9001 (essential)
Membership of CIBSE, IET, Engineers Ireland or CQI (advantageous)
Why Join our client:
Work on high-value, technically complex M&E projects
Be part of a business known for delivery, quality and growth
Strong pipeline across the UK and Europe
Opportunity to influence standards across multiple projects
Clear scope to grow into senior quality or regional roles
On Offer:
Competitive salary
Car/Travel allowance
25 days annual lave plus bank holidays
Private health care
Pension scheme
Bonus scheme
