QAQC Manager, Germany

At CloudHQ, our mission is to deliver flexible, efficient, and resilient data centre solutions to businesses worldwide. Founded by a pioneer in data centre REITs, we are a rapidly expanding organization with state-of-the-art sites across Ashburn, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Osaka, and São Paulo. As we continue to grow across Europe, we are seeking a QAQC Manager (Germany) to join our team and ensure CloudHQ's commitment to excellence across our German data centre developments.

The QAQC Manager – Germany will be responsible for managing and implementing CloudHQ's Quality Assurance and Quality Control program throughout all phases of data centre construction projects within Germany. Reporting to the QAQC Manager (EMEA), this role ensures technical compliance, repeatability, traceability, and standardization across all mechanical, electrical, and civil works.

Acting as the interface between construction and commissioning teams, this role drives quality control practices, oversees site inspections, and guarantees that each project meets CloudHQ's high standards of reliability and precision.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Oversight

• Implement CloudHQ's QA/QC program on German projects, ensuring alignment with corporate quality standards and project-specific requirements.
• Supervise QA/QC personnel and contractors engaged in on-site quality activities.
• Incorporate lessons learned from previous European projects to refine processes and prevent recurring issues.

Site Inspections & Compliance

• Perform regular site inspections during construction phases, verifying installations against QA/QC procedures, German building regulations, and EU standards.
• Review and validate MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and CSA (civil, structural, architectural) works for compliance with technical specifications.
• Ensure all inspection and testing records are properly documented, traceable, and compliant with CloudHQ procedures.

Coordination & Engagement

• Collaborate closely with project managers, contractors, vendors, and the regional QAQC Manager (EMEA) to resolve quality issues efficiently.
• Provide technical support and training to contractor teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and CloudHQ specifications.
• Communicate regularly with QAQC teams across Europe to share updates, initiatives, and lessons learned.

Quality Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports summarizing inspection findings, corrective actions, KPIs, and trends.
• Manage complete QAQC documentation, including test results, non-conformance reports, and quality audit records.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze performance data and inspection outcomes to identify improvement areas and mitigate risks.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of QA/QC procedures and tools used across European sites.
• Support consistent implementation of inspection methodologies across all German data centre projects.

Commissioning Support

• Collaborate with commissioning teams to verify readiness and ensure installations meet operational standards for handover.

Team Leadership & Travel

• Mentor junior QAQC professionals and contractor teams involved in on-site quality assurance.
• Maintain an active presence at construction sites within Germany, with occasional travel to other European projects when required.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• Strong command of MEP and CSA systems typical of data centre builds.
• Technical understanding of electrical UPS systems, switchgear, generators, cooling systems, and fire suppression installations.
• Experience conducting detailed inspections and managing systematic testing procedures.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Deep understanding of German construction codes, standards, permitting, health & safety, and EU building regulations.
• Ability to ensure local and regional compliance with CloudHQ's QA/QC systems and operational standards.

Project Management

• Proven experience overseeing QAQC programs on large, multi-stakeholder construction projects.
• Competency in balancing stringent quality requirements with schedule and budget goals.
• Skilled in QAQC tracking and project management software tools.

Communication & Problem-Solving

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting, meetings, and technical correspondence.
• Strong collaboration abilities to interface between internal teams and external contractors.
• Analytical and proactive approach to identifying risks and resolving construction challenges promptly.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in quality assurance/control within data centre or mission-critical infrastructure environments.
• Minimum of 3+ years working in commissioning or operational support functions related to quality compliance.

Technical Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of quality management systems (QMS), inspection protocols, and testing equipment used in MEP disciplines.
• Familiarity with ISO quality standards and German/EU quality documentation processes.