Electrical QA Engineer

Electrical QA Engineer (Major Healthcare Construction Site)
Cardiff £300-£400 per day depending on experience
14 months

We re working with a well-established M&E contractor delivering complex, high-value projects across healthcare, commercial, and critical environments.

Due to a major live scheme in South Wales, they re looking to bring in an experienced Electrical QA Engineer to take ownership of quality on a large-scale healthcare development in Cardiff.

This is a key, site-based role offering real ownership of QA on a major live project, suited to someone with a strong electrical background and proven QA experience.

The Role

• Carry out daily electrical QA inspections
• Monitor installation quality against approved drawings and specifications
• Raise, track, and close defects and snagging items using Dalux
• Manage and close out QA inspections and NCRs
• Verify completion of corrective works
• Maintain accurate quality records, photos, and documentation within Dalux
• Produce and maintain red-line / record drawings reflecting site changes
• Support testing, commissioning, and project handover
• Liaise with subcontractors, site teams, and consultants

Requirements

• Experience on healthcare, commercial, pharmaceutical, or critical infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical installations:
  • Cable containment
  • Power distribution
  • Lighting systems
  • Earthing & bonding
  • ELV systems
• Proven experience carrying out site QA inspections and defect management
• Strong working knowledge of Dalux (essential)
• Experience managing QA documentation, records, and reporting within Dalux
• Ability to produce and maintain red-line markups / record drawings
• Good understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• High attention to detail and strong record-keeping
• Able to work independently and coordinate with site teams
• Valid CSCS/ECS card required
• SSSTS or SMSTS (advantageous)

Package

Freelance: £300 £400 per day (CIS / Ltd)

Why Apply?

-Major, long-term healthcare project in South Wales
-Strong pipeline of upcoming work beyond this.
-Opportunity to take full ownership of QA on site
-Work with a technically strong, well-run delivery team

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion (immediate start available).