Aviation Quality Lead: Digital Assurance & Strategy

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Project Quality Lead to shape the quality strategy for a major project at Stansted Airport. In this role, you will drive assurance and influence stakeholders while leading a high-performance culture within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate is a proven quality leader with experience in complex environments like aviation and certifications in quality management. The position offers an opportunity to deliver significant improvements in performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven quality leader in complex environments is essential.
• Strong technical understanding and stakeholder skills required.
• Confidence to influence decisions at senior level is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the project's Quality Strategy and Quality Plan.
• Lead assurance, compliance, and progressive handover activities.
• Use digital tools to track, forecast, and improve performance.

Skills

Quality leadership

Stakeholder management

Digital tools proficiency

Continuous improvement

Education

Experience in high-assurance environments (aviation, rail, nuclear, infrastructure)

Chartered Quality (CQI) or Lead Auditor credentials

Tools

ISO 9001

BS 99001

Digital assurance platforms

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Project Quality Lead to shape the quality strategy for a major project at Stansted Airport. In this role, you will drive assurance and influence stakeholders while leading a high-performance culture within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate is a proven quality leader with experience in complex environments like aviation and certifications in quality management. The position offers an opportunity to deliver significant improvements in performance and compliance.