Site QA/QC Electrical Engineer

Istanbul, Türkiye

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Istanbul.

Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment.

We are a global consultancy with extensive technical and advisory expertise. Our data centre and mission-critical facilities team deliver some of the most technically demanding projects in the built environment and the quality of our site execution is central to the outcomes we achieve for our clients.

The Opportunity

As a Site Quality Engineer (Electrical) at Arup, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and compliance of site works for data centres and mission-critical facilities.

This is a site-focused role in Istanbul, with primary responsibility for inspections, Work Inspection Request (WIR) processes, and QA/QC management, while also providing occasional support to technical reviews to ensure alignment between design intent and site execution.

As a Site QA/QC Electrical Engineer at Arup, you will:

• Manage site inspections and QA/QC processes overseeing Work Inspection Request (WIR) workflows, quality assurance activities, and inspection programmes to ensure electrical installation works meet project specifications, standards, and shop drawings.
• Maintain inspection documentation managing inspection records, non-conformance reports (NCRs), punch lists, and close-out activities; ensuring all quality records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready throughout the project lifecycle.
• Co-ordinate across site interfaces working closely with the general contractor (GC), vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to maintain high-quality standards on site and resolve quality issues efficiently throughout project delivery.
• Identify and drive corrective actions proactively identifying risks related to installation quality, raising issues promptly, and co-ordinating the implementation of corrective actions to protect project outcomes and programme.
• Support technical alignment providing occasional support to desktop technical reviews, ensuring consistency between design intent and site execution, and contributing to integrated quality outcomes across electrical and multidisciplinary workstreams.

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking for someone who brings a combination of the following. If you don't meet every single point but believe you'd thrive in this role, we'd still love to hear from you.

• Technical background: Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering and demonstrated site experience in electrical installation and quality management.
• QA/QC and site inspection experience: Proven experience in QA/QC management, site inspections, and construction quality assurance; ability to manage WIR processes, NCRs, punch lists, and close-out activities to a professional standard.
• Sector experience: Experience on data centre or mission-critical projects is strongly preferred; familiarity with commissioning processes is an advantage.
• Co-ordination and delivery focus: You manage multiple inspection activities simultaneously, co-ordinate effectively across contractors and multidisciplinary teams, and maintain documentation quality under programme pressure.
• Communication and language: Professional proficiency in English (CEFR B2 or above) is required for this role; clear written and verbal communication skills for reporting, NCR management, and stakeholder co-ordination.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.

• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.

• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.

• Flexible working: Working from home up to 3 days a week after the probation period is completed.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.

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