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 an OHW Site Engineer to join our ever-growing Rail Operations team based in Seven Hills, NSW.

Rail Operations is an internal business unit within Laing O’Rourke, specialising in the sole delivery of all aspects of Rail, working with a team of technical experts to deliver a high portfolio of track work across New South Wales.

Key responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to Project Engineers and Site Supervision for construction activities.
• Assist in planning and document control requirements for assigned work packages to ensure construction activities are in accordance with quality and scope requirements.
• Support the procurement process for plant and material. This may include compiling documentation, writing scopes and responding to tender queries.
• Assist with Quality Assurance activities and ensure that the Quality Control processes are used (ITP’s, ITR’s etc).
• Support a culture and set of behaviours that support the “Next Gear” principles in HSE and Quality by setting clear standards and acting as a role model to others.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholders relating to the area of work.

 About you (required experience)

• Degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical) or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s licence. Will be required to travel between Seven Hills, NSW and Badgerys Creek, NSW.
• Previous OHW experience within the construction delivery industry
• Previous experience working on Rail 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 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.