Building Safety Assurance Manager
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67 days left
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
Brighton
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Salary
£65,000 - £85,000 /year
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Career level
Manager / Lead Level
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Qualification
Degree or equivalent professional experience in project/functional management
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Experience
5+ Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Building Safety Assurance Manager to join their project team in Brighton delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. 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.
At Laing O'Rourke, we are looking for a detail-focused building safety and compliance professional who takes pride in high-quality inspection, clear records and getting things right first time.
Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 8279
- Project / Base Location: Laing O’Rourke Project Office, 1st Floor, Brighton, BN2 5JJ, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 5+ Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £65,000 – £85,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Lead the quality assurance and technical compliance framework across major construction and engineering delivery packages.
- Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality management plans, and Building Safety Act / Golden Thread compliance regimes.
- Conduct thorough internal and subcontractor quality audits, tracking Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) through to root-cause resolution.
- Oversee material testing, certification reviews, offsite manufacturing inspections, and handover documentation verification.
- Collaborate with client assurance teams, building control bodies, and structural engineers to ensure faultless project handover.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or related discipline.
- Chartered Quality Professional (CQI / CQP) or professional membership (MCIOB, MICE) preferred.
- Deep expertise in ISO 9001 quality management systems and Building Safety Act regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience leading quality assurance on major UK infrastructure, high-rise residential, or nuclear projects.
- Valid CSCS card and lead auditor certification (IRCA).
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.