QAQC Lead – Data Centre Construction

Job Title: QAQC Lead – Data Centre Construction
Location: Portugal
Leading international data centre contractor delivering complex mission critical projects across Europe
Excellent salary full benefits package

The Company

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded European contractor specialising in the delivery of large scale data centre projects. With a strong pipeline of work across Portugal and mainland Europe, the company has built a reputation for delivering technically complex builds to the highest quality standards.

Operating at the forefront of mission critical construction, they combine engineering excellence with a strong focus on quality, safety, and programme. Their teams are known for collaboration, precision, and consistently achieving best in class project outcomes.

The Role – QAQC Lead

As QAQC Lead, you will take full ownership of quality across a major data centre project in Sines. This is a senior site based position where you will drive the project quality strategy, ensuring all works meet strict specifications, industry standards, and client expectations.

You will act as the key quality representative on site, working closely with construction, engineering, commissioning, and client teams. Your leadership will be critical in embedding a right first time culture and ensuring seamless handover of a high performing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Project Quality Management System across CSA and MEP packages
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of QAQC Engineers on site
• Oversee ITPs, inspections, testing processes, and all quality documentation
• Manage NCRs, drive corrective actions, and ensure continuous improvement
• Coordinate with subcontractors, construction teams, and client representatives
• Ensure quality dossiers and handover documentation are completed to a high standard
• Support internal and external audits while maintaining compliance
• Promote a strong quality culture aligned with project delivery targets

About You

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar
• Minimum 8 years QAQC experience on large scale construction projects
• Strong understanding of both CSA and MEP systems
• Experience within data centres, pharmaceutical, industrial, or mission critical environments is highly desirable
• Proven leadership ability managing site based quality teams
• Strong communication, coordination, and reporting skills
• Detail focused with a commitment to delivering high quality work on programme

What’s on Offer

Salary: €90,000 to €110,000 DOE
Benefits:

• Accommodation and living allowance
• Travel support
• Bonus structure
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing CPD and career progression
• Opportunity to work on flagship European data centre projects

Why Apply?

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced QAQC Lead to step into a high profile data centre project with a contractor known for delivering at scale. You will play a key role in one of Portugal’s most significant mission critical builds, gaining exposure to cutting edge construction and commissioning processes.

With strong career progression and continued European expansion, this role offers long term stability and the chance to position yourself at the top end of the data centre construction sector.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your QAQC career, apply now or contact Breagh Recruitment directly.
Email: stephen@breaghrecruitment.com
Phone: 353 1 531 4345

Why Breagh Recruitment

Breagh Recruitment are specialists in placing QAQC Leads, QAQC Managers, and Quality Engineers within the data centre and mission critical construction sector. We work closely with leading contractors delivering complex CSA and MEP projects across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.

If you are an experienced QAQC Lead looking for roles in data centre construction, mission critical projects, or large scale engineering builds, we can connect you with the right opportunities.