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.

That’s the Power of Experience.

About the role

We are currently seeking an Estimator to join our team in Sydney. We have a strong pipeline with many opportunities for career progression right here in New South Wales.

Make the move to a people-centric, privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Design Manager, undertake ongoing review of the developing design throughout all design phases and provide cost planning advice in order to ensure it is developing within budget allowances.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the developing design and influence cost effective outcomes by attending design meetings and providing appropriate cost advice where required.
• Provide design consultants with budget informed direction in a timely manner to facilitate the design development process within the budget parameters.
• Explore, price and propose innovative and cost-effective value engineering and design options to the project team and maintain a register of these potential items throughout the course of the project.
• Identify, price and submit head contract variations to the client, and negotiate financial outcomes with the client’s representatives.
• Undertake regular quantity verification analysis on the developing design to ensure current scope does not exceed contractual scope and associated budget allowances.
• In conjunction with the Commercial Manager, develop the project Budget-to-Build to a suitable format for the project, ensuring it is mapped to the original tender budget.
• Assist the project Commercial Manager with budget reconciliations in preparation for subcontract trade package procurement.

About you

• Minimum 10 years industry experience in similar positions.
• Be ready for a Senior Estimator role in the next 1-3years 
• Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or Quantity Surveying preferable.
• Advanced experience in Estimating/Cost Planning, Risk Identification and Value Engineering, with knowledge and experience of large, complex civil infrastructure projects such roads, rail and bridges.
• Demonstrated estimating background in large scale construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to review the detail of a developing design in accordance with budget requirements, and influence design outcomes accordingly.
• Sound technical construction knowledge.
• Estimating software experience in Candy and CostX preferable not essential.

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, family friendly work practices, 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. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce.

As a proud RAP organisation, Laing O'Rourke is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan at www.laingorourke.com

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.