Senior Quality Assurance Manager (QA/QC)

Client-Side Senior QA/QC Manager – All Disciplines | Data Centre | NorwayWe are partnering with a specialist data centre delivery firm to appoint a QA/QC Manager within their client-side team, representing the owner on a large-scale data centre programme in Norway. Data centre experience is essential; applications without it will not be considered.The Role Sitting on the client side, you will provide independent quality assurance and oversight of the main contractor and trade packages across all disciplines (civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, controls), protecting the owner's interests from design through to handover.Define the client's quality assurance strategy and requirements for the programmeReview and approve contractor Quality Management Plans, ITPs, and method statementsCarry out surveillance audits of contractor QA/QC systems and site worksAttend witness and hold points on behalf of the clientChallenge and track contractor NCRs through root cause analysis to close-outAssure L1–L5 commissioning documentation and FDV/O&M handover completenessReport contractor quality performance and risks to client leadershipRequirements8+ years QA/QC experience, with essential client-side, owner's rep, or PMC backgroundMinimum 4 years' QA/QC experience on data centre projectsProven track record overseeing and auditing contractors, not solely delivering contractor QAMulti-discipline knowledge: M&E, HV/LV, UPS, HVAC, BMS, civils/structuresISO 9001 Lead Auditor (or equivalent)Engineering degree or relevant technical qualificationFamiliarity with NS-EN standards and TEK17 advantageousExperience with digital QA platforms (Procore, Dalux, ACC)Fluent English; Norwegian/Scandinavian language a plusWhy Apply A genuine client-side role with real authority over contractor quality on a flagship Nordic data centre programme. Competitive package; relocation support available.Apply now or message me directly for a confidential discussion.