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 experienced Senior to Manager level Planning and Project Controls Engineers to join our advisory team based in North Sydney.

Candidates with experience working in a consulting/advisory environment or providing client-side advisory services are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Assess detailed project plans for all stages of a projects lifecycle with the view to help deliver project outcomes on time
• Liaise with project team, project management, client representatives and government agencies to develop solutions and strategies to achieve project and business goals
• Assisting in the development of strategies to mitigate identified risks
• 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

• Manager level: minimum 10 years' experience in Planning and Project Controls on major infrastructure, construction, energy, or industrial projects.

• Senior level: minimum 5 years’ experience in Planning and Project Controls on major infrastructure, construction, energy, or industrial projects.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong expertise in project planning, scheduling, progress measurement, reporting, risk analysis, and project controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (mandatory) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI for data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development.
• Experience developing and reviewing baseline programmes, tender programmes, forensic schedules, and recovery programmes.
• Ability to provide independent project controls advisory services to clients across all project phases.
• Strong understanding of project controls governance, planning best practices and schedule assurance.
• Experience facilitating programme reviews, workshops, and schedule risk assessments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.

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, 2024 and 2026. 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.