MEP Project Quality Manager - Science & Research

Laing O'Rourke; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced MEP Quality Manager to ensure quality assurance across a prestigious project. You will oversee compliance, lead digital tools integration, and develop quality culture within the organization. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of quality management experience in regulated industries and strong knowledge of MEP systems. This role promises competitive salary, professional growth, and a commitment to sustainability and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years in quality management within high-assurance, regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of ISO standards related to MEP systems.
• Ability to influence, mentor, and engage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive a quality culture across operations.
• Lead assurance and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with project leaders and engineers.

Skills

Quality management expertise

Leadership skills

Technical knowledge of MEP systems

Digital platform proficiency

Education

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification

Chartered membership of CQI or CIBSE (or working towards)

Tools

Field View

Asite

Job description

Crown HouseTechnologies (CHt), part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, is a leading specialist in delivering world‑class mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering solutions. With over 160 years of heritage, Laing O'Rourke is an internationally focused engineering enterprise committed to innovation and sustainability.

We are proud to be delivering the EIT project—a cutting‑edge research and technology hub that will set new benchmarks for science, health, and advanced technologies.

TheOpportunity

We are looking for an experienced MEP Quality Manager to join our team and lead quality assurance across all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works on this prestigious project. This is a critical role in ensuring compliance, safety, and excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

As the MEP Quality Manager, you will:

• Drive Quality Culture: Embed a “right first time” approach across CHt operations.
• Lead Assurance & Compliance: Implement ISO 9001 and BS 99001 certified Quality Management Systems.
• Collaborate & Influence: Work closely with project leaders, engineers, and supply chain partners to deliver best practices.
• Harness Digital Tools: Use platforms like Field View and Asite for progressive assurance and real‑time quality monitoring.
• Protect Integrity: Hold authority to intervene when quality is at risk and ensure progressive assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

What We're Looking For

• Proven Expertise: 10+ years in quality management within high‑assurance, regulated industries (Healthcare, Energy, Nuclear, etc.).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of MEP systems and ISO standards.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to influence, mentor, and engage teams at all levels.
• Digital Savvy: Experience with construction assurance platforms and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Qualifications: ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification and Chartered membership of CQI or CIBSE (or working towards) preferred.

Why Join Us?

At CHt, you'll be part of a forward‑thinking organization delivering one of the most innovative projects in the world. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and chartership
• A collaborative environment committed to sustainability and excellence

Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and help us deliver quality that shapes the future of technology and research.

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.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long‑term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.

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