Senior Project Quality Manager – Major Infrastructure

Laing O'Rourke; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Project Quality Manager to drive quality assurance on major engineering programmes in the UK. The role requires over 10 years of experience in Quality across sectors such as Nuclear and Healthcare, alongside strong stakeholder engagement skills. Responsibilities include implementing a Quality Management System, monitoring Non-Conformances, and mentoring Quality Engineers. We prioritize operational excellence and customer satisfaction, contributing to prestigious projects. As a Disability Confident Employer, we support inclusive recruitment practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Quality including governance, assurance, compliance, improvement, leadership.
• Experience in high-assurance sectors (Nuclear, Rail, Energy, Healthcare).
• Excellent understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement and champion the Quality Management System.
• Act as the key Quality contact for stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyse Non‑Conformances, driving corrective actions.
• Lead/support the Quality Incident Event Process for Category 1 NCRs.

Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Proven team leadership and prioritisation capability

Ability to work under pressure in complex project environments

Digital construction and assurance system experience

Education

ISO 9001:2015 Internal/Lead Auditor certification

Chartered status with CQI or equivalent (or working towards)

Tools

Fieldview

Asite

Trimble

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Project Quality Manager to drive quality assurance on major engineering programmes in the UK. The role requires over 10 years of experience in Quality across sectors such as Nuclear and Healthcare, alongside strong stakeholder engagement skills. Responsibilities include implementing a Quality Management System, monitoring Non-Conformances, and mentoring Quality Engineers. We prioritize operational excellence and customer satisfaction, contributing to prestigious projects. As a Disability Confident Employer, we support inclusive recruitment practices.