Senior Technical Engineer

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

We are currently seeking a Senior Technical Engineer for a Perth based role. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Provide support to the Project Engineering Leader being directly responsible in the delivery aspects of their package of work to ensure the project is delivered safely, within budget, on time, to the prescribed quality standards, and that sustainability objectives are met.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the technical risks associated with design, construction, commissioning and handover of new railway stations, along with all associated facilities and systems
• Plan, program and regularly monitor the design activities to a timely and cost-effective conclusion ensuring the design is managed according to the clients brief, is buildable, safe and prevents re-work or ongoing defects.
• Coordinate the design activities and engage the consultants to ensure a timely and high-quality submission.
• Manage the technical risk and opportunities that present on the project, including proactive technical reviews of intended construction methodologies.
• Collaborate with the Procurement function to establish and implement the project’s procurement strategy. Ensure quality compliance and program requirements of the procurement activity.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the application of Digital Engineering, including work breakdown structure (WBS), accuracy and detail stored in models, ability to critique the Digital Engineering Management Plan (DEMP) and Digital Engineering Execution Plan (DEEP), support the creation of Work Packs, and understand the concept of a Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Be able to navigate effectively through a DE model using Autodesk Navisworks Simulate or similar tool and review data stored in the Common Data Environment.

About you

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the Engineering/Construction field, with specific experience with complex buildings
• Degree in an Engineering Discipline (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical) or Construction Management with Chartered Professional Engineer status or equivalent

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

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.