Senior Quality Leader — QMS and Compliance in Construction

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

Job summary

An international engineering and construction company in the UK is seeking a Business Unit Quality Leader to provide leadership for quality activities across operations. The role demands a minimum of 15 years' experience in quality leadership, expertise in ISO 9001 standards, and the ability to manage teams effectively. You will shape the quality culture and drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with various operations leaders. This position offers the chance to influence quality strategies on high-profile projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in Quality leadership roles within regulated industries (e.g., Power, Nuclear, Rail, Healthcare).
• Strong technical knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 & BS 99001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) across CHt.
• Represent Quality at leadership meetings and chair the monthly Operations & Quality forum.
• Monitor and report quality performance using data‑led insights.

Skills

Quality leadership

Strong MEP background

Excellent communication skills

Experience with digital project systems

Education

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification

Chartered CQI membership (or working towards)

Tools

Fieldview

Asite

Trimble

Job description

An international engineering and construction company in the UK is seeking a Business Unit Quality Leader to provide leadership for quality activities across operations. The role demands a minimum of 15 years' experience in quality leadership, expertise in ISO 9001 standards, and the ability to manage teams effectively. You will shape the quality culture and drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with various operations leaders. This position offers the chance to influence quality strategies on high-profile projects nationwide.