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 National Design Leader to join our Rail Operations Business Unit.
With an exciting pipeline of major infrastructure projects, it's a fantastic opportunity to be part of a great team and culture.
This permanent role offers great career prospects with a privately owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.
Key responsibilities
Develop and Lead the design capability within Rail Operations Technical Function
Lead the selection process for design consultants for Rail Operations bids and relevant projects across multiple sectors
Collaborate with bid and project leaders to identify, assess, and manage design risks across all bids and projects, ensuring robust risk mitigation strategies are in place
Oversee the design process for bids, including the formulation of design methodologies and the management of design and technical risks
Provide continuous oversight and conduct regular design health checks on Rail Operations projects to ensure adherence to design standards and project objectives.
About you
15 years design and/or construction experience in the Rail Sector
Degree in an Engineering Discipline
Experience with delivering and managing multi-disciplinary designs
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.
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