About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Utilities) to join us on the Byford Rail Extension project. 

We offer market-leading benefits. Make the move to a people-centric, privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• As a Senior Project Engineer (Utilities) you will have excellent communication skills at all levels.
• You will interface with Utility Service Providers including Contestable and Non-Contestable authorities. 
• Tracking costs and managing subcontractors will be a key element to the role.
• Your skill set will be both in pre delivery and delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• You will provide leadership and direction to direct reports as well as interfacing with design management and construction delivery teams.
• As a Senior Project Engineer (Utilities) you will uphold and promote the highest of Health and Safety standards.

About you

• You will have experience delivering large scale infrastructure projects (Road/Rail), ideally having worked in a tier 1 setting. Leadership skills are essential for the role as well as a relevant Engineering or Construction Management degree. 
• A degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil) or construction management with experience working on the delivery of major infrastructure projects, Utility relocations and stakeholder management.
• Experience within the Utilities space is required for this position.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.