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Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer Location: Randstad, The Netherlands Employment Type: Full-time, Project Site-Based Right to Work Requirements (Mandatory): All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the Netherlands at the time of application. Languages: Fluent spoken and written English. Dutch is desirable and will be considered an advantage. Reports to: Project Directo | International Head of Quality | Senior Quality Manager Company Description TSL is a leading technical engineering and construction partner operating across EMEA, the Americas and APAC. We are committed to creating the spaces to power the fourth industrial revolution, whilst ensuring we leave a positive environmental and social legacy for communities across the world. Specialising in Data Centres, Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics, Food and Pharmaceuticals, we are proud to deliver outstanding turnkey projects at speed, without compromise on safety or quality. Our team at TSL is focused on working with our clients and the entire supply chain to create a simple agenda concentrated on getting things done. At the heart of what TSL does is taking the ‘noise’ out of project delivery whilst ensuring that we are always engineering best value for money and fit-for-purpose solutions. TSL is an equal opportunity employer and we are especially proud that our dynamic, international team is made up of colleagues representing 57 nationalities across the world. We want big-picture thinkers who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves, refusing to settle for 'good enough' and pushing for great each time. We are firm believers that to build quality, you must invest in quality. We will continue to invest in our biggest asset: our amazing team. Role Description TSL is recruiting a QA Engineer to support quality assurance and quality control across complex construction projects in the Netherlands, particularly data centres and technically demanding buildings. This site-based role ensures that works, materials and installations are inspected, verified and documented against approved drawings, specifications, applicable standards and client requirements. Working closely with Construction, Engineering, MEP, Commissioning, HSE and subcontractor teams, you will implement project quality processes, coordinate inspections and test records, challenge non-conforming work and drive timely close-out of defects. You will promote a “Right First Time” culture, preventing quality issues wherever possible and resolving them before they affect programme milestones, commissioning or handover. Key Responsibilities Support the development and implementation of Project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), inspection checklists and quality control procedures aligned with contract requirements. Review approved drawings, specifications, method statements and technical submittals; confirm that inspection criteria and acceptance requirements are understood before work starts. Coordinate and carry out site inspections of civil, structural, architectural and MEP works, within the scope of your technical competence, checking materials, installations and workmanship. Manage inspection requests, hold and witness points, first-off inspections and approved benchmarks; obtain the required sign-offs before works are covered up or progress. Verify that subcontractors complete required self-checks, tests and inspection records; identify gaps and follow agreed actions through to closure. Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), defects and snagging items; support root-cause analysis and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Review material approvals, product certificates, test reports and traceability records, escalating substitutions or deviations from approved requirements. Participate in quality walks, internal and subcontractor audits and lessons-learned reviews; document findings and verify completion of follow-up actions. Maintain accurate, auditable digital quality records, including inspection evidence, approvals, photographs, NCR logs and quality status reports in agreed project systems. Monitor inspection results, recurring defects and close-out trends; flag emerging quality risks and recommend practical preventive measures to project teams. Verify quality records and inspection readiness ahead of MEP pre-commissioning and system testing. Compile handover quality records, including test certificates, as-built drawings, O&M documents and defect close-out evidence. Agree quality benchmarks and resolve technical issues with clients, consultants, designers and subcontractors. Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Experience 3+ years of QA/QC or site engineering experience on construction or engineering projects; equivalent experience considered. Main-contractor or specialist-subcontractor experience; exposure to data centres, MEP or mission-critical facilities is advantageous. A degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction or Quality Management, or equivalent experience. Hands-on experience with Project Quality Plans, ITPs, site inspections, hold/witness points and auditable quality sign-offs. Experience managing NCRs, defect lists, root-cause reviews and corrective/preventive actions through to closure. Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, material approvals, certificates and test records. Knowledge of ISO 9001 principles and relevant Dutch rules (Bbl and NEN/EN standards) is advantageous. Competence with digital inspection/document-control tools and Microsoft Office; familiarity with commissioning readiness is beneficial. Strong reporting, communication and attention to detail; VCA VOL certification (or willingness to obtain it) is desirable. The Mindset We Value Ownership: You take inspections and corrective actions through to verified closure. Right First Time: You check requirements early and prevent defects rather than relying on rework. Sound judgement: You challenge deviations constructively and escalate risks when approval is needed. Relationships: You build trust with engineers, contractors and clients without compromising standards. Improvement focus: You turn inspection findings, data and lessons learned into better project delivery. Health, Safety and Wellbeing At TSL, safety is everyone's responsibility. All employees are expected to actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment by complying with company policies, project safety requirements, and applicable legislation. Employees are encouraged to promote a positive safety culture, identify potential risks, and support continuous improvement initiatives that protect the wellbeing of colleagues, partners, and project stakeholders. Important As part of our recruitment process, reference checks will be conducted at the job offer stage. By applying for this position, you consent to these checks as a condition of employment.

Core Responsibilities

Implement project quality plans and coordinate inspections of construction and MEP works, verifying compliance with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and client requirements. Manage non-conformances, defects, quality records, and corrective actions through verified close-out, while supporting commissioning readiness and handover.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of QA/QC or site engineering experience, a relevant engineering, construction, or quality management degree or equivalent experience, and hands-on knowledge of quality plans, ITPs, inspections, and non-conformance close-out. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the Netherlands and be fluent in spoken and written English; Dutch, ISO 9001 knowledge, VCA VOL certification, and data centre or MEP experience are advantageous.