Business Unit Quality Leader

Laing O'Rourke; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Business Unit Quality Leader to drive quality initiatives across operations. This senior role demands over 15 years in Quality leadership, strong knowledge of ISO standards, and excellent communication skills. Candidates should have experience in regulated industries like Power and Rail, and familiarity with digital project systems. This is a unique opportunity to shape quality strategy and influence high-profile projects, contributing significantly to the firm's success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in Quality leadership roles within regulated industries.
• Strong MEP background.
• Expertise in ISO 9001:2015 & BS 99001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Manage third-party certifications and assurance assessments.
• Monitor and report quality performance using data-led insights.

Skills

Quality leadership

Excellent communication

Technical knowledge of ISO standards

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification (preferred)

Chartered CQI membership (or working towards)

Tools

Fieldview

Asite

Trimble

Job description

We are seeking an engaging and personable Business Unit Quality Leader to provide leadership & direction for quality activities across CHt operations. This senior role will manage assurance & compliance, set the quality culture, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with Operations Leaders, Construction Managers, and Supervisors to ensure robust quality arrangements and deliver value for clients and the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) across CHt.
• Manage third-party certifications and assurance assessments.
• Represent Quality at leadership meetings and chair the monthly Operations & Quality forum.
• Provide oversight from bid to completion, ensuring projects meet all relevant standards.
• Drive a "Get it Right" culture and escale quality risks where necessary.
• Monitor and report quality performance using data-led insights.
• Deliver training and promote quality awareness across CHt operations.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 15 years' experience in Quality leadership roles within regulated industries (e.g., Power, Nuclear, Rail, Healthcare).
• Strong MEP background.
• Strong technical knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 & BS 99001 standards.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships across stakeholders.
• Experience managing teams and working with digital project systems (Fieldview, Asite, Trimble).
• Preferred: ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification and Chartered CQI membership (or working towards).

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence quality strategy at a senior level, shape best practices, and contribute to the success of high-profile projects across the UK.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O’Rourke’s story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

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