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 Senior Planning and Project Control Engineer for our Transport for Tomorrow project based in Sydney.

The purpose of this role is to provide and implement an advanced level of support to the planning and project controls process and best practice on projects.

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

Key responsibilities

• Resource management including staff development
• Compliance with process and best practice 
• Execute time-related issues in the contract
• Assist in the development of programmes throughout all project stages
• Integrate 3D CAD models and programmes
• Maintain programme and other time related material that ensure that the sequence and timing of all operations considered/optimised for the successful project completion within the required time constraints
• Understand, communicate the sequence of activities that are critical for the delivery of the project; and the consequences of not completing other planned activities
• Implementation of robust Project Controls and accurate reporting and forecasting

About you

• Degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) or Construction Management or equivalent
• Experience using Microsoft office, Navisworks, PRISMG2 and Primavera P6.
• Intermediate project planning delivery experience and exposure to low/medium size complexity projects
• Knowledge of delay analysis techniques
• Experience in leading planning and project controls teams
• Developing knowledge of strategic planning and project/programme management systems
• Able to apply integrated project/programme controls on advanced and complex projects and programme.

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.