Senior Area Quality Manager - Expanded

Senior Quality Manager / Quality Lead
Location: National (with travel to project sites)
Business Unit: Expanded – part of Laing O'Rourke

We're looking for a strategic and hands-on Quality Leader to shape and deliver excellence across a diverse portfolio of multi-disciplinary projects. From the earliest bid stages through to handover, you'll be at the heart of ensuring our work meets the highest industry standards – and exceeds client expectations.

Why join us?

At Expanded, we build the foundations for some of the UK's most complex and iconic projects. As part of Laing O'Rourke, you'll have access to industry-leading expertise, cutting-edge digital tools, and a culture that champions quality, safety, and innovation.

Your role

• Lead the Quality function – Own and evolve our Quality Management System (QMS) across the business unit, aligning with iGMS and the hub Quality Manual.

• Champion a quality-first culture – Embed best practice across teams, projects, and supply chain partners, challenging where needed to protect our standards.

• Shape strategy & process – Track industry trends, liaise with manufacturing teams, and align with external bodies to drive continuous improvement.

• Oversee project delivery – Provide assurance from bid through completion, review Quality Plans and supplier documentation, and ensure progressive client submissions.

• Lead people & performance – Manage, mentor, and develop quality managers, building the capability of our teams.

• Monitor & report – Run audits, track KPIs (NCRs, snags, audits), and report to the Senior Leadership Team.

• Educate & inspire – Deliver training, toolbox talks, and lead initiatives like Quality Week, CQI mentoring, and GIRI training.

What we're looking for

• 10+ years' experience in Quality leadership across governance, assurance, compliance, and improvement.

• Background in high-assurance, regulated sectors such as power, nuclear, rail, energy, or healthcare.

• Strong knowledge of reinforced in-situ and precast concrete in complex environments.

• Deep understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and related standards (e.g. ISO 10005:2018).

• Skilled in project systems like Fieldview, Asite, Trimble and confident in data interpretation.

• ISO 9001:2015 Internal or Lead Auditor certified (or working towards).

• Chartered Member of CQI or equivalent professional body (or working towards).

• An engaging communicator, confident influencing at all levels and building strong networks.

About Laing O'Rourke

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and building projects across the UK, Middle East, and Australia. With over 150 years of experience, we pride ourselves on certainty, reliability, and quality.

Inclusion matters

We are a Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you meet the essential criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Please let us know if you require adjustments during the application or interview process.

Ready to shape the future of quality at Expanded?
Apply now and help us deliver excellence – every time.

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