• Working Across an Iconic Big Build Project
• People Centric culture - L&D programs, leading parental leave.
• Career Progression Opportunities

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 opportunity
The Victorian Government is upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, new traffic management technology and Melbourne’s first dedicated busway. These changes will slash travel times and improve public transport in Melbourne’s east.
Laing O’Rourke is part of the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance with Major Road Projects Victoria, Symal, Arcadis and WSP. Our scope of work includes a new interchange connecting the Eastern Freeway to the North East Link tunnels, major road and bridge upgrades between Burke Road and Tram Road, smart traffic management technology upgrades and new noise protection to meet Victoria’s toughest traffic noise standards. The local community will also benefit from new and upgraded walking and cycling connections, upgrades to Koonung Creek Reserve and revitalised wetlands and open spaces.

About the role

As a Site Engineer within the Offsite Manufacturing and Fabrication team, this role oversees the production and quality control of precast elements manufactured by subcontractors. Working as part of the OMF team, you will ensure compliance with engineering standards, project technical specifications, and program timelines while ensuring the Precast subcontractors adhere to the production plan. Liaison with internal EBTA stakeholders will be part of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Assurance & Control:
• Monitor the quality of offsite-manufactured elements to ensure they comply with project requirements and VicRoads specifications.
• Conduct general surveillance in accordance with EBTA Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and the hold/witness point register.
• Raise quality reports and maintain detailed quality documentation, including site inspections, tests, and non-conformance reports.
• Oversee or coordinate the testing of materials, such as concrete strength and rebar integrity, and analyse results.
• Identify and report non-conformance issues (NCRs), providing required information to the Project Engineer (PE).
• Manage the compilation of Inspection and Test Records (ITRs) using TracBase.
2. Design & Engineering Support:
• Assist the PE with design reviews and verification of shop drawings and models.
• Raise and verify internal and external RFIs (Requests for Information) as directed by the PE.
• Manage precast subcontractor requests in coordination with the PE.
3. Production Control:
• Track and monitor individual suppliers production performance, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to the PE and SPE.
• Maintain and update production trackers, adhering to the quality program for hold/witness points.
4. Commercial Support:
• Verify claims quantities and check quantities in supplier invoices.
• Support the Delivery Commercial team to respond to any queries they may have to process Monthly Payment Claims etc., EoT requests
5. Health and Safety Compliance:
• Undertake surveillance to ensure compliance with safety standards at manufacturing facilities.
• Actively identify and report safety hazards related to offsite-manufactured components.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer safety plans.
6. Temporary Works:
• Assist the Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) and Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) with inspections, gaining experience for future TWS appointments.
7. Client & Stakeholder Management:
• Assist client auditors by providing records and information during inspections as directed by the PE.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and any required changes to the plan with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in precast or offsite manufacturing projects is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, ITPs, and quality management systems.
• Proficiency in project management tools.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Key Attributes:
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.

This role offers an opportunity to develop expertise in offsite manufacturing processes while contributing to high-profile infrastructure projects.

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.