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 an Advisory Leader for the Corporate Advisory Team in Sydney. This position will lead strategic planning, client relationships, product management, and staff development to drive advisory business growth.

This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Execution

  • Assist the General Manager, Advisory, with strategic planning.
  • Develop and execute client account plans linked to advisory market and product strategies.

• Client and Partner Relationship Management

  • Be well-regarded as an advisor to senior management in key Advisory accounts.
  • Manage senior relationships of key Advisory partners, as agreed with the General Manager, Advisory.

• Product and Knowledge Management

  • Develop and manage at least one product set, including go-to-market materials, methodologies, and case studies.
  • Ensure strong governance around knowledge management materials, including project case studies and product updates.

• Business Operations and Efficiency

  • Take responsibility for key business functions (e.g., staffing) as agreed with the General Manager, Advisory.
  • Ensure projects are well-priced and managed effectively from a client, firm, and staff perspective.

About you

An accomplished leader with a record of strategic growth, client partnership, and team development. You have

• 8+ years’ experience in a similar role within a consulting or advisory environment (Big 4, engineering advisory, or management consulting)
• Proven track record of driving profitable growth in a strategic asset management business
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled in developing and maintaining relationships with senior executives, internally and externally
• Effective mentoring and staff development skills
• Able to reposition technical services to be relevant for senior client executives
• Demonstrated leadership of large-scale client delivery programs

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.