About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects. In Australia, we’ve proudly operated under the Laing O’Rourke banner for over 20 years, building on more than 70 years of local expertise. 

Driven by our purpose - pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, in service of humanity - we create safer hospitals, cleaner water, secure defence facilities, and better-connected cities. We also build meaningful careers and inclusive workplaces where people thrive. Backed by global strength and deep local roots, our unique operating model combines cutting-edge technology with modern methods of construction to deliver certainty for clients and transform how infrastructure is engineered and built.

We also own two vertically integrated businesses: Select Plant Australia, the nation’s fourth-largest plant hire company, and Laing O’Rourke Rail Operations, supporting major projects and nationwide rail maintenance.

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About the role

We are currently seeking Assistant Quantity Surveyors to work across various projects based in Sydney. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial activities and review Cost Plans and Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
• Compile forecasts of cash inflow and outflow for projects.
• Identify and classify risks and plan and implement mitigation measures within the project team.
• Complete cost reporting and review in detail against budgets.
• Preparation and submission of progress claims and ensuring their timely payment.
• Read drawings and specifications and undertake measurement of elements.
• Process claims for variations and additional entitlement to time & money.
• Undertake valuation of multiple sub-contract packages and prepare applications for payment.

About you

• Have completed or working towards a bachelor’s degree in in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Experience working for Tier 1 or Tier 2 construction contractor companies in Australia.
• Experience with procurement of subcontract packages.
• A knowledge of the principles and practices of contract management, program financial management, risk and opportunity management, performance reporting, budget preparation and administration on major infrastructure / rail projects.  
• A level of technical and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills along with your ability to liaise confidently with a variety of internal and external stakeholders will be highly regarded.
• A result driven and collaborative approach to work.

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 recognised as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in 2020, 2022, and 2024. We know that the right culture and purposeful innovation are key to delivering impact.

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.