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 Quantity Surveyor to join infrastructure projects in Sydney NSW. This permanent role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Able to perform detailed review and analysis of Cost Plans for large complex projects, including full measurement and rating exercises. Cost Plan preparation in a format that permits ease of optioneering. Easily converts Cost Plan to Package budgets and work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Able to complete detailed cost reporting forms.
• Has a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the source of cost and budget information for project reports.
• Prepares detailed and reliable forecasts of cash inflow and outflow, for complex projects.

About you

• A construction management, building, engineering degree or equivalent coupled with extensive post-graduate experience in contract administration within the construction industry.
• Already obtained or be working towards MRICS
• You will also possess comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of contract management, program financial management, risk and opportunity management, performance reporting, budget preparation and administration.
• Able to articulate the quality standards and expectations to relevant internal and external stakeholders applicable to their project/function.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a methodical and regulated approach to planning and executing the project using appropriate controls.
• Delivers the agreed outcomes ensuring the project is managed to budget and time frames.

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.