Project Quality Manager - Prison

Shape quality on a complex and meaningful project

We're looking for a Project Quality Manager to support delivery on our HMP Grendon project, helping to ensure high standards across a complex and controlled environment.

This could suit someone who enjoys working closely with project teams, influencing outcomes on site, and embedding a strong Right First Time culture across colleagues and supply chain partners.

We recognise that great candidates come from a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you're not sure you meet every requirement but feel this role could suit your strengths, we'd really welcome a conversation.

What you might be doing

• Supporting the implementation of the Quality Management System across the project
• Producing and maintaining the Project Quality Plan, ensuring quality principles are consistently applied
• Providing guidance on key deliverables such as:
  • Inspection & Test Plans
  • Work procedures
  • Material approvals
• Working closely with project teams and supply chain partners to deliver compliant, high-quality outcomes
• Carrying out site engagement to:
  • Monitor quality of works
  • Coach and support teams
  • Reinforce a positive quality culture
• Acting as a trusted voice on quality, raising risks and supporting solutions where needed
• Driving progressive assurance and supporting the “golden thread” of quality records through to handover
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and helping teams deliver better outcomes
• Using digital tools and data to support quality performance and decision-making

What we're looking for

• Experience in quality, assurance or continuous improvement within construction or a complex, regulated environment
• Confidence building relationships and working collaboratively across teams and supply chains
• Ability to work in a dynamic project environment and balance priorities
• Understanding of quality standards and systems (for example ISO 9001)
• Experience of digital construction or assurance tools may be helpful
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Why this role stands out

• Opportunity to help shape quality culture on a secure and high-impact project
• A role with real influence on delivery outcomes, not just compliance
• The chance to connect quality with productivity, risk reduction and client value
• Contributing to a project that delivers long-term social value within a secure environment
• Part of a business investing in innovation, digital delivery and continuous improvement

Working with us

You'll be joining a collaborative project team and a wider quality network across the business, with opportunities to learn, develop and build your career in quality leadership.

We're open to discussing flexible working arrangements where possible within a site-based role.

About us

With over 160 years of engineering heritage, Laing O'Rourke delivers complex infrastructure and building projects through an integrated model across engineering, construction and asset management. Our Quality function sits at the heart of this, supporting consistent, high-performing delivery.

Inclusion matters

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups in construction and engineering, including women, and will support any adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.