Electrical QA Engineer

Electrical QA Engineer (Major Healthcare Consruction 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)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed