Power Grid Quality Lead for UK’s Great Grid Upgrade

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

Job summary

A major engineering and construction firm in Birmingham is seeking a Project Quality Manager to lead quality assurance for the Great Grid Upgrade, a multi-billion-pound energy infrastructure program. This role involves implementing quality management strategies across high-voltage projects and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing quality for complex infrastructure solutions and a strong collaborative leadership style. Join us in shaping the UK's future in clean energy!

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing quality on high-voltage substations, transmission networks, or major power infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of ISO-aligned quality systems, technical standards, and utilities sector requirements.
• A collaborative, influential leadership style capable of guiding diverse engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Set and implement project-wide Quality Management Strategy.
• Lead quality assurance frameworks and manage NCR processes.
• Work closely with National Grid and other stakeholders for consistent quality.
• Champion best practices in modern power infrastructure.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

ISO quality systems

Collaboration

Job description

A major engineering and construction firm in Birmingham is seeking a Project Quality Manager to lead quality assurance for the Great Grid Upgrade, a multi-billion-pound energy infrastructure program. This role involves implementing quality management strategies across high-voltage projects and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing quality for complex infrastructure solutions and a strong collaborative leadership style. Join us in shaping the UK's future in clean energy!