AddressAbout 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
Our Swan River Crossing team are looking for an experienced Site Engineer or Project Engineer to work in their pylon’s team and form a key part of our iconic public infrastructure project located in Fremantle, Western Australia.
About the Project
The Swan River Crossings Project is one of Main Roads’ WA’s most complex and challenging projects, involving road, port, freight, river, walking, cycling, heritage and environmental considerations.
The Project will replace the ageing Fremantle Traffic Bridge with Australia’s first extradosed bridge, incorporating both cantilevers and cable support, that will create a striking gateway to Fremantle.
The Fremantle Bridges Alliance is a consortium with Arup, WSP and Laing O’Rourke that will design and deliver the project in partnership with Main Roads WA.
The project will:
- Replace the existing Fremantle Traffic Bridge.
- Provide safe and modern standard pedestrian and cycling infrastructure over the Swan River.
- Increase marine safety and navigational clearances for river users.
- Acknowledge both European and Aboriginal heritage of the area through design
Key responsibilities
- Observe safe systems of work relevant to your work area and report potential hazards and environmental risks.
- 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 line manager are completed.
You will have:
- A degree in civil or structural engineering.
- Experience with pylons (highly desirable).
- A high performer who is proactive, reliable and flexible.
- 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.
