laing O'Rourke - Melbourne, VIC Long Term Role Iconic major infrastructure project Genuine Career development opportunities 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 opportunity The Victorian Government is upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, new traffic management technology and Melbourne’s first dedicated busway. These changes will slash travel times and improve public transport in Melbourne’s east. Laing O’Rourke is part of the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance with Major Road Projects Victoria, Symal, Arcadis and WSP. Our scope of work includes a new interchange connecting the Eastern Freeway to the North East Link tunnels, major road and bridge upgrades between Burke Road and Tram Road, smart traffic management technology upgrades and new noise protection to meet Victoria’s toughest traffic noise standards. The local community will also benefit from new and upgraded walking and cycling connections, upgrades to Koonung Creek Reserve and revitalised wetlands and open spaces. About the role We are currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join us on the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance. This is an opportunity to build trusted relationships with community members and stakeholders such as our Eastern BTA leadership team and wider program teams. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and administer construction engineering activities of the project to ensure that project plans are implemented in accordance with designs and specifications. Provide project engineering support to the construction teams to facilitate the construction process. Ongoing monitoring and reporting of work progress. Direct interface with the construction crews to collect data on information required for project status, cost reporting and forecasting. Support the site construction crews with developing and communicating work packages. Assist with technical queries. Provide direction and supervision for Site Engineers, as required. You will have A degree qualification in Civil Engineering along with construction contracting experience having worked as a Project Engineer for Tier 1 Construction Contractors. Structures and/or Civil experience across large scale infrastructure projects. A strong commercial acumen. A collaborative approach with proven ability to work effectively 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, 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 https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.