Full-Time

Quality Assurance / Quality Control Manager

Modular Services

AVK

AVK

201-500 employees

Designs and delivers data-centre power solutions

Compensation Overview

ÂŁ50k/yr

+ Performance Bonus

Haydock, Saint Helens, UK

Hybrid

Hybrid working is offered.

Bachelor's

Category
Manufacturing Quality & Test (1)
Required Skills
CAD
ISO 9001
Quality Assurance (QA)

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Requirements
  • Proven experience in a QA/QC Manager, Quality Manager, or Senior Quality Leadership position.
  • Experience implementing and managing Quality Management Systems within manufacturing, modular construction, electrical engineering, switchgear, power distribution, Powerpods, E-Pods, or similar power distribution environments.
  • Demonstrable experience leading ISO certification and compliance programmes.
  • Strong understanding of quality assurance processes, inspection and testing requirements, and document control.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, root cause analysis, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with digital Quality Management System platforms and audit management systems.
  • An HNC, HND, or degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Manufacturing, or Quality Management, or equivalent industry experience.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the company's Quality Management System.
  • Select, deploy, and manage a digital Quality Management System platform and ensure effective adoption across the business.
  • Develop and maintain policies, procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and quality documentation.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
  • Support the SHEQ strategy and ensure Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality management systems remain aligned, compliant, and effective.
  • Manage external certification bodies and support surveillance and recertification audits.
  • Establish and monitor quality key performance indicators and reporting frameworks.
  • Oversee inspections and quality controls throughout design, manufacturing, factory acceptance testing, commissioning, and site installation activities.
  • Ensure traceability, documentation control, and compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
  • Review and approve quality records, inspection reports, test certificates, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Lead internal audit programmes and supplier quality audits.
  • Manage Non-Conformance Reports, corrective actions, and preventative actions.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective measures.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Production Teams, Building Information Modeling Coordinators, and Supply Chain partners to embed quality throughout project delivery.
  • Support supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and quality improvement programmes.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for quality-related customer and third-party audits.
  • Build robust quality systems and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, and specifications.
  • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification.

AVK designs, implements, and maintains power solutions for data centres, AI infrastructure, and other large organisations across the UK and Europe. It covers design, planning, installation, and ongoing maintenance to deliver end-to-end power infrastructure that supports data workloads and sustainability goals. AVK differentiates itself by being the largest and fastest-growing supplier in its region, with broad delivery capability, multidisciplinary teams, and full lifecycle support. Its goal is to power tomorrow’s data by connecting the data industry to sustainable energy and helping clients meet their power needs while advancing sustainability objectives.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Founded

1989

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AVK’s 2GW pipeline positions it for Europe’s AI datacenter buildout.
  • Partners Group will invest over $1 billion, accelerating capacity, international reach, and ownership.
  • Dublin’s 110MW project opens recurring service revenue before EC1 and EC2 finish 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Ireland’s data centers consumed 22% of power in 2024, inviting harsher regulation.
  • Natural-gas engines expose AVK to methane scrutiny and HVO fuel supply volatility.
  • If European grids clear faster, AVK’s microgrid thesis collapses.

What makes AVK unique

  • AVK installed 3.5 GW across 20,000 projects, giving unmatched European field credibility.
  • Partners Group’s August 6, 2026 backing funds AVK’s shift into Energy-as-a-Service.
  • Its Dublin microgrid proved behind-the-meter power for 110MW data centers works commercially.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Performance Bonus

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

EQS Group
Aug 6th, 2026
Partners Group to invest $1B+ in data center power provider AVK amid Europe's AI infrastructure surge

Partners Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in AVK Power Solutions, a leading European data center power solutions provider. The Swiss private markets firm plans to invest over $1 billion initially to accelerate AVK's growth. UK-based AVK designs, installs and maintains power solutions for data centers, including back-up generators and microgrids. The company has delivered over 20,000 projects and installed approximately 3.5 GW of power to date. European data center capacity is expanding rapidly due to cloud adoption and AI demand, but grid congestion creates connection delays of seven to 15 years in major markets. AVK's on-site power generation helps operators bypass these bottlenecks. Partners Group aims to transform AVK into an infrastructure platform offering Energy-as-a-Service solutions. AVK has a pipeline exceeding 2 GW of power opportunities across Europe. Management will retain a minority stake.

CNBC
Mar 11th, 2026
Europe's first microgrid-powered data center goes live in Dublin

A data center outside Dublin has become Europe's first to operate on an independent microgrid, marking a potential shift towards privately powered AI infrastructure. The facility, run by AVK and Pure Data Centre Group, addresses lengthy grid connection delays that have plagued European data centers. The 110-megawatt Dublin site, with projected investment of €1 billion, currently runs on natural gas engines that can switch to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil. Ireland eased its data center energy moratorium late last year, though connection waits persist. The country's data centers consumed 22% of national power in 2024. Europe's microgrid market is expected to grow nearly 10% annually due to aging infrastructure. McKinsey estimates 20% of European data centers now use behind-the-meter solutions, up from 5–10% eighteen months ago, though still trailing the US's 30%.