Quality Lead
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
Bridgwater
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Salary
£58,000 - £75,000 /year
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Career level
Manager / Lead Level
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Qualification
Degree or professional accreditation in project / technical / commercial management
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Experience
5+ Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Quality Lead to join their project team in Bridgwater supporting the landmark Hinkley Point C project. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
Bouygues Travaux Publics (TP) and Laing O'Rourke, two of Europe's most dynamic engineering and construction specialists, are working together in a joint venture named BYLOR to deliver the main civil engineering works at Hinkley Point C (HPC) worth over £2.8 billion.
Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 8057
- Project / Base Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, TA5 1UF, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 5+ Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £58,000 – £75,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Support in the management of both the internal and external audits covering BYLOR's direct delivery work scope & tier 2s, following existing audit procedure.
- Coordinate and support the training and development of colleagues through internal and external auditor training.
- Tracking of all reports and findings from audit to full closure, utilising digital reporting systems where practical (FieldView & Qlik).
- Update sitewide documentation and/or provide guidance, review & comment on updates made by others of project wide deliverables.
- Examples of such documents includes Quality Plans, Quality Management System, Inspection & Test Plan procedure, Quality documentation templates and other quality execution documentation.
- Ensure alignment with ISO9001 requirements where required.
- As part of the senior Quality Leadership team, ensures that the Nuclear Safety message is communicated to all levels of the BYLOR team.
- Oversight of the handover and completion process and responsible for ensure the methods of works are aligned to our process.
- Lead in the implementation and development of project Digital Engineering tools and processes relevant to function requirements regarding quality management.
- People Management
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in a Quality Lead, Quality Management or Senior Quality Surveillance position with a good understanding of civil engineering works.
- An ability to communicate at all levels is essential as you will be presenting on quality matters to project teams, suppliers and Client organisations.
- A high level of organisation and the ability to follow processes and multi-task is essential as you will have the responsibility for planning and completing many tasks simultaneously.
- Computer literacy to include Microsoft Office Suite with skills in Word, Excel and Power Point. Experience with further digital reporting systems (e.g. QlikSense) and in field recording tools (e.g. FieldView) desirable)
- Previous experience in project close out (Completions) including handover of works.
- Previous experience in Major Civils Construction projects/Multi-disciplinary projects.
- Certified as an ISO9001 Lead auditor
- Member of the CQI (Desired)
What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)
- Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
- Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
- Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
- Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly for this Opportunity
This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.
