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Laing O'Rourke

Product Design Manager

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Laing O'Rourke
A leading global construction and engineering company specializing in infrastructure and buildings.
Manage the development and delivery of standardized building systems and kits of parts for healthcare and defense sectors, driving innovation, consistency, and decarbonization.
15d 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
conceptual design
dfma principles
design briefs
bim workflows
manufacturing collaboration
standard systems
  • Lead conceptual design for healthcare and defence projects, aligning outputs with performance, safety and regulatory standards.
  • Shape design briefs and guide early-stage decision-making through option studies and rationalisation.
  • Champion DfMA principles to optimise concept designs for repeatable, scalable delivery.
  • Work closely with our in-house manufacturing facility for a kit of parts approach.
  • Manage internal and external teams, lead collaborative design reviews and uphold governance standards across the supply chain.
  • Support BIM workflows and digital integration to ensure clarity and traceability across disciplines.
  • Collaborate with product teams to refine materials and systems, supporting decarbonisation and MMC innovation.
  • Drive the development of standardised building systems and kits of parts across programmes, ensuring compliance, flexibility and sector relevance.
What you bring
design interfaces
degree
chartered
dfma
eurocodes
standardised components
  • Ability to identify critical design interfaces
  • Degree in Engineering, Architecture or similar industry experience
  • Working towards or holding chartered status
  • Able to manage design process that ustilises DFMA
  • Knowledge of Eurocodes, Building Safety and JSPs
  • Knowledge of standardised components
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Security clearance
  • laing o'rourke participates in the disability confident scheme, and adjustments will be made for candidates with long-term health conditions and disabilities
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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