MEP Quality Manager - Science & Research

Crown House Technologies (CHt), part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, is a leading specialist in delivering world‑class mechanical, electrical and public health engineering solutions. With over 160 years of heritage, Laing O'Rourke is an internationally focused engineering enterprise committed to innovation and sustainability.

We are proud to be delivering the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) project—a cutting‑edge research and technology hub that will set new benchmarks for science, health and advanced technologies.

We are looking for an experienced MEP Quality Manager to join our team and lead quality assurance across all mechanical, electrical and plumbing works on this prestigious project. This is a critical role in ensuring compliance, safety and excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

• Drive Quality Culture:
  Embed a “right first time” approach across CHt operations.
• Lead Assurance & Compliance:
  Implement ISO 9001 and BS 99001 certified Quality Management Systems.
• Collaborate & Influence:
  Work closely with project leaders, engineers and supply chain partners to deliver best practices.
• Harness Digital Tools:
  Use platforms such as Field View and Asite for progressive assurance and real‑time quality monitoring.
• Protect Integrity:
  Hold authority to intervene when quality is at risk and ensure progressive assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Proven Expertise: 10+ years in quality management within high‑assurance, regulated industries (Health, Energy, Nuclear, etc.).
• Technical Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of MEP systems and ISO standards.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to influence, mentor and engage teams at all levels.
• Digital Savvy:
  Experience with construction assurance platforms and data‑driven decision making.
• Qualifications:
  
  ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification and Chartered membership of CQI or CIBSE (or working towards) preferred.

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and chartership.
• A collaborative environment committed to sustainability and excellence.

Apply now and help us deliver quality that shapes the future of technology and research.

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke’s story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

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