Help deliver a project of national importance
Laing O'Rourke is supporting the delivery of the National Biosecurity Centre Programme for DEFRA, a landmark project that will help strengthen the UK's resilience to future biosecurity, animal health and food security challenges.
Initially based from our Paddington project office until the end of 2027, before moving to the Weybridge site, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to a programme that will have a lasting impact on the UK's future. [Design Management | Excel]
The Opportunity
We're looking for a Project Quality Manager who can build trusted relationships, create alignment across diverse teams and help people deliver quality outcomes together.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team, you'll play a key role in embedding quality, assurance and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence decision-making, shape ways of working and contribute to the success of a nationally significant programme.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading project quality and assurance activities across the programme
- Building strong partnerships with project teams, suppliers and stakeholders
- Supporting teams to achieve right-first-time outcomes
- Using data and insight to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement
- Supporting governance, compliance and assurance processes
- Helping shape a positive culture of learning, continuous improvement and collaboration
- Contributing to the successful delivery and handover of a nationally important facility
What We're Looking For
We're interested in people who can influence others, build credibility and improve performance in complex environments.
Construction experience is not essential.
You may have developed your expertise in:
- Quality Management
- Assurance or Compliance
- Governance or Risk
- Operational Excellence
- Continuous Improvement
- Regulatory Affairs
- Audit, Validation or Quality Systems
We welcome applications from professionals who have built their careers in environments where quality, governance, assurance or compliance are critical to success, including:
- Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
- Science and Research
- Manufacturing
- Energy and Utilities
- Aerospace
- Defence
- Food Production
- Transport and Logistics
- Telecommunications
- Financial Services
- Other regulated or quality-critical industries
Most importantly, you'll bring:
- Experience working within a complex or regulated environment
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
- The ability to influence, collaborate and build consensus
- A continuous improvement mindset
- Confidence using data and insights to support decision-making
- A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
- A commitment to developing others and fostering a positive team culture
Why Join Laing O'Rourke?
This is an opportunity to work on a project that combines innovation, public value and long-term impact.
You'll have the chance to:
- Contribute to a nationally significant programme
- Work with experts from a range of disciplines
- Develop your career on one of the UK's most complex projects
- Influence how quality is embedded across the project lifecycle
- Help deliver a lasting legacy for future generations
We Value Different Perspectives
Great ideas come from people with different experiences, backgrounds and career journeys. Some of the strongest quality professionals have developed their expertise outside construction, bringing fresh thinking, transferable skills and new approaches.
We recognise that careers don't always follow a traditional path. If this opportunity excites you and you believe you can make a positive contribution, we'd encourage you to apply.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Laing O'Rourke, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive. We welcome applications from talented people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and help deliver a project that will support and protect the UK's future.
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