Key Skills

Job Description

Quality Manager Client Location - Netherlands Client Industry - Data Centres Contract Length - Long-term project Contract type - Freelance / Contractor Project focus Working alongside an established Tier 1 contractor and commissioning team on a major data centre project in the Netherlands. The role will take ownership of quality activities associated with commissioning and handover, including site inspections, quality checks, ITPs, documentation and defect management. The successful candidate will have a strong commissioning understanding and be comfortable operating independently within a large site organisation. Key skills and Experience required Proven experience as a Quality Manager / QCX / Quality Engineer on major construction or data centre projects Strong understanding of commissioning-related quality processes Previous experience working on data centre or other mission-critical projects Electrical bias or electrical engineering background preferred Experience managing ITPs, inspections, walkdowns and quality documentation Strong understanding of defect identification, tracking and close-out Ability to coordinate effectively with construction, delivery and commissioning teams Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of quality activities on a large-scale site Experience working alongside commissioning teams and understanding of the commissioning lifecycle MEP Quality Managers with a mechanical background may also be considered where they have strong commissioning and data centre experience Able to work a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation, with approximately 10-hour working days Existing experience working in the Netherlands is advantageous, particularly familiarity with local registration requirements such as a BSN Available to start ASAP, subject to interview and client approval If this role is of interest, please apply with an updated CV. Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Core Responsibilities

Own quality activities related to commissioning and handover on a major data centre project, including site inspections, quality checks, ITPs, documentation, and defect management. Coordinate with construction, delivery, and commissioning teams while independently managing quality activities across the site.

Requirements

Candidates should have proven quality management or engineering experience on major construction or data centre projects, with a strong understanding of commissioning-related quality processes and defect close-out. Electrical experience is preferred, and applicants must be able to work a 10-days-on/4-days-off rotation with approximately 10-hour workdays; Netherlands experience and familiarity with local registration requirements such as a BSN are advantageous.