Rail Superintendent

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 Australia’s fourth 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

We are currently seeking a Rail Superintendent for our Rail Operations hub in Perth.

Rail Operations is an internal Business unit within Laing O’Rourke, specialising in sole delivery of all aspects of Rail, working with a team of technical experts to deliver a high portfolio of work across Western Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Providing direction into the master construction plan.
• Managing a team of Superintendents, Supervisors and the blue-collar workforce to achieve project objectives.
• Review and endorse the planning and programming daily construction activities.
• Oversee resource allocation to ensure all projects are suitably covered.
• Lead section meetings and review progress in productivity and achievement of commercial requirements.
• Contribute to the contract review process and ensure effective implementation of Laing O’Rourke’s project management systems and procedures.

About you

• A relevant trade qualification combined with significant construction & maintenance delivery experience in the rail industry
• A collaborative style of leadership and effective communication both written and oral
• Have excellent client interface, coordination, time management and safety leadership 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, family friendly work practices, 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. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce. 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

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.