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Laing O'Rourke

Design Manager - Architectural & Facades - High Containment Laboratories

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Laing O'Rourke
A leading global construction and engineering company specializing in infrastructure and buildings.
Lead architectural and façade design for high‑containment laboratories.
10d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Dartford, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
16,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Rail
Defence
Energy
Utilities
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
design coordination
façade assurance
risk management
statutory compliance
buildability oversight
stakeholder collaboration
  • Collaborate with world-class architects, consultants, and supply chain partners on one of the UK's most complex laboratory projects.
  • Drive design quality and innovation while managing risk, statutory compliance, and change control.
  • Lead the coordination and assurance of architectural and façade design packages, ensuring compliance, safety, and technical excellence.
  • Work on a £900m flagship project with national impact.
  • Oversee design information from early stages through to construction and handover, ensuring buildability, performance, and maintainability.
What you bring
design manager
chartered
lab experience
stakeholder management
laboratory projects
  • Proven experience as a Design Manager in complex architectural and façade delivery.
  • A degree in Architecture, Engineering or a related construction discipline (Chartered status desirable).
  • Animal health / high-containment laboratories experience – highly advantageous.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, problem-solve and deliver under pressure.
  • Laboratories project experience – essential.
Benefits
  • Career progression and development opportunities across our major UK project portfolio (Life Sciences, Defence, Energy, Aviation, Data Centres).
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
1848
Year Founded
Marks the establishment of the company, highlighting its long-standing presence and experience in the construction and engineering sector.
  • Delivering complex, large-scale projects across a variety of sectors.
  • Combining traditional construction with modern, innovative engineering methods.
  • Serving clients worldwide in sectors such as infrastructure, buildings, transport, and utilities.
  • Recognized for high-profile projects like Crossrail in London and the London 2012 Olympics.
  • Utilizing digital construction technology for enhanced efficiencies and quality.
  • Exerting expertise across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
  • Bridging the gap between engineering and design in notable projects.
  • Shaping the future of global infrastructure through a diverse portfolio.
Culture + Values
  • We are committed to delivering a zero-harm culture in everything we do.
  • We act with integrity, respect, and fairness in all of our relationships.
  • We embrace innovation and continuously seek to improve the way we work.
  • We take responsibility and ownership for our actions and decisions.
  • We value diversity and the individual contributions of our people.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net-Zero Goal
Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by a specific target year.
40%
Carbon Reduction
Reduced carbon emissions by 40% in 2021 compared to 2019 levels.
  • Implementation of sustainable construction practices and innovative technologies to minimize environmental impact.
  • Introduction of energy-efficient solutions such as the use of low-carbon materials in construction projects.
Inclusion & Diversity
30% Female Leadership
Target
This represents the desired proportion of female leaders in senior roles by the end of 2025.
20% Global Workforce
Female Representation
As of 2023, this reflects the increase in the number of women employed globally across all levels of the organization.
  • Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace environment for all employees, irrespective of gender, background, or identity.
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