Expression of Interest - Project Engineers - South Australia
- 495500
- Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Perth, WA, Australia
- Engineering
- Full time
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 Project Engineers in Adelaide. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.
We are seeking experienced professionals interested in Adelaide. This Expression of Interest is your opportunity to position yourself for future roles delivering complex, career-defining work alongside some of the industry's best talent.
South Australia offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class food and wine, stunning beaches, renowned wine regions and around 200 festivals and major events each year. Combined with its welcoming community, balanced pace of life and strong investment in future industries, Adelaide is an exciting place to build both a career and a life.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the design, planning, procurement and delivery of assigned work packages to achieve project cost, schedule, quality and safety objectives.
- Lead subcontractor and supply chain performance, coordinating interfaces and ensuring efficient delivery of construction activities.
- Develop construction methodologies, delivery strategies and short- to mid-term programmes to optimise productivity and project outcomes.
- Monitor project progress, budgets, risks and opportunities, providing accurate forecasting and reporting to project leadership.
- Lead and support site engineering teams while building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
About you
- A minimum of five years’ construction/engineering project experience
- An understanding of design, specifications, managing subcontractors, providing technical direction, issue resolution, providing quality assurance, producing site reports.
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
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