Kirby Group Engineering

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical QC Lead to oversee all mechanical quality control activities across our projects and operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that mechanical installations, inspections, testing, and commissioning activities are completed in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, client requirements, and quality management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all mechanical quality control activities on assigned projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and inspection checklists.
• Coordinate mechanical inspections for piping, equipment, steelwork, rotating machinery, and associated systems.
• Review and approve quality documentation, inspection reports, test records, and turnover dossiers.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, ISO standards, applicable codes, and client requirements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and third-party inspectors regarding quality matters.
• Identify non-conformances, lead investigations, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and mentor QC inspectors, providing technical guidance and support.
• Support mechanical testing, commissioning, and final handover activities.
• Participate in audits and ensure effective implementation of quality management systems.

Requirements

• Formal Mechanical qualification
• Proven experience in a Mechanical QC Lead, Senior Mechanical QC Inspector, or Mechanical Quality Assurance role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, piping, pressure testing, rotating equipment, welding inspections, and quality control processes.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes such as ASME, API, AWS, ISO 9001, and project-specific requirements.
• Experience managing inspection teams within industrial, energy, petrochemical, manufacturing, construction, or infrastructure environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to review technical drawings, specifications, procedures, and quality documentation.

Desirable

• CSWIP, API, NACE, or other relevant inspection certifications.
• Experience working on large-scale EPC, oil & gas, power generation, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing projects.
• Auditor qualification and experience conducting quality audits.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.