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 role

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting for a Site Engineer- Nightshift with structures experience to form a key part of their viaducts team on our major public infrastructure project based south of the river in Perth, WA. The primary purpose of the position is to assist with the design process coordination, planning and programming requirements for assigned work packages within a designated area to ensure construction activities are delivered in accordance with client time, quality and scope requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Support the achievement of Laing O’Rourke’s safety targets through Mission Zero Next Gear with zero tolerance to unsafe work practices and occurrences.
• Coordinate and administer construction engineering activities of the project to ensure that project plans are implemented in accordance with designs and specifications.
• Interpret, review and improve existing designs for implementation in construction of the project.
• Establish, implement and ensure compliance to the project’s procurement strategy.
• Assist with preparation of site construction budgets and reports.
• Produce work packs and scopes of work.
• Ensure all other tasks and duties as directed by your Supervisor are completed.
• Observe safe systems of work relevant to your work area and report potential hazards and environmental risks.

 Key Skills and Characteristic

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering.
• Experience working as a Site Engineer on major public infrastructure construction projects in Australia.
• A strong work ethic with a proactive, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Strong problem solving, organisational and communication skills.
• A high attention to detail.

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.