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 Senior Consultant - Advisory to join our Strategic Programmes team based in North Sydney. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

You will be working with the Advisory team and broader business to develop and execute approaches to solving client problems in infrastructure delivery and management.

Key responsibilities

• Structuring complex issues into robust logic-based frameworks
• Conducting rigorous data analysis using large datasets (including supporting the development of advanced data analytics tools)
• Preparing clear and concise presentation materials and presenting information to small stakeholder groups
• Engaging effectively with clients to develop long-term relationships
• Develop economic models for large asset centric businesses

About you

• Tertiary degree in engineering with demonstrated academic and extracurricular achievements
• Relevant Advisory experience with focus on construction/infrastructure
• Experience in continuous improvement and risk assessments
• Experience in development of delivery models for different industries
• Collaborative and positive 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.