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 a Safety Assurance Engineer for our Transport for Tomorrow project based in Sydney.

The purpose of this role is to manage project safety assurance activities and provide safety assurance advice and support to both the project and the Safety Assurance Manager.

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

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Safety Assurance activities across projects under the guidance of senior team members.
• Assist with hazard identification workshops, safety assessments, and the development of safety documentation.
• Maintain hazard logs, action registers, and other safety assurance records to support project compliance and delivery.
• Review project documentation to support verification that safety requirements have been incorporated into designs.
• Assist in the preparation of Safety Assurance Statements, Safety Assurance Reports, and other project deliverables.
• Support the implementation of Systems Assurance processes and project assurance plans.
• Participate in Design Safety Reviews and other assurance activities as required.
• Liaise with project teams to gather evidence and information required for safety assurance activities.
• Provide support to the Safety Assurance Manager and the broader Systems & Safety Assurance team.

 About you

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years’ experience
• Degree qualified in Engineering or Science
• Professionally chartered with a recognised professional institution
• Knowledge of risk-based safety assurance
• Knowledge of legislation, standards and guidance, processes and practices related to safety management for rail infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of verification and validation techniques

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