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 Laing O'Rourke's Rail Division is seeking accredited Railway Signalling Project Engineer to expand our railway signalling capability. Based in Perth, you will work as part of a multi skilled team to work on various rail projects within WA and Australia. Duties will include leading the conversion and design elements of a project to ensure the delivery of the overall project scope within the time, cost, quality and safety requirements.
Key responsibilities Provide support to the PL to ensure client expectations are managed. This will include establishment of a project brief, understanding the development drivers, establishing a cost plan to meet agreed budget, risk identification and mitigation strategies.Day to day management of all authorities and utilities interactions across the various phases of the project from Masterplan, pre DA, DA approval and CC preparation.Develop with the PL and PEL an overall design procurement strategy to ensure consultants selected truly understand the key project drivers and can respond accordingly. Day to day management of consultants including engagement documentation preparation review and sign off from concept through to AFC, co-ordination of consultant outputs and administration for consultant professional services agreements (PSA's).Engage cost planners as required to develop an overall cost plan for the project then work with them to develop the design in accordance with the project budget. In particular, drive the value engineering agenda in the design development phases to optimise the design solutionIdentify and understand key risks and opportunities in all aspects of the project to optimise Laing O'Rourke position. This will include head contracts, designs, budgets, authorities and project delivery.About you Minimum of 10 years' experience in the Engineering/Construction fieldKnowledge of Railway Engineering standards & specificationsKnowledge of modern signalling technologyKnowledge of Signalling PrinciplesExperience in the Rail IndustryExposure to managing teams for delivery phase of construction.Strategic planning.People development.Skills & Abilities: Degree in Engineering is preferred with a focus on (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) or Construction Management or equivalent. Experience in delivering projects with multi- stakeholder interfaces.Minimum of 10 years' experience in the Rail Signalling sectorUnderstanding of design, problem-solving capabilities, commercial acumen.Ability to communicate on all levels – Directors to operatives and understand the importance of relationshipsLead by example in health and safety and attitude.Installs commitment and loyalty in team members.Motivator, able to manage a team as well as own work.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.
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