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 has recently been appointed as Managing Contractor for the Initial Works and Early Works package of Suburban Rail Loop; the huge package of works includes preparing sites for the launch of tunnel boring machines, moving and protecting underground services, ground improvement, geotechnical investigations and roads modifications for this city-shaping project.

We are currently seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our team on the Suburban Rail Loop Early and Initial Works Project. This is your opportunity to join a privately-owned Tier 1 constructor and International Engineering Enterprise. 

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Traffic Management Lead in the execution of their duties
• Provide onsite engineering services and technical support to ensure the planning, implementation and maintenance of traffic management is carried out accordingly within specified guidelines.
• Exercise professional judgement and negotiation in resolving traffic management issues, i.e. local council, local residents, road users, etc.
• Financial management skills including identification of cost efficiencies and managing budgets
• Reporting on traffic engineering performance, compliance and defects and/or non-conformance
• Undertake risk assessments for developing Traffic Management Plans
• Ensure the safety of the engineers, workforce and general public with the use of appropriate and compliant Traffic management plans and control devices during construction activities
• Possess a high level of personal organisation and accountability
• Operate productively within a team environment
• Primarily attend work during working hours on business days, and occasionally out of hours as required for major events at the discretion of the Traffic Manager

You will have

• Bachelor of Engineering
• Experience in Major Project construction
• Ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of worksite traffic management Acts, Standards, Codes and Regulations
• Stakeholder management / interpersonal skills
• Conflict management and negotiation skills

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.