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 Engineering/Technical Leaders in the Energy sector ideally based in Sydney, NSW or Melbourne, VIC. Laing O'Rourke is looking for leaders in a range of energy projects with a primary focus on HV transmission lines and other bespoke electrical projects around Australia. We are also open for individuals with experience in wind farm, solar farm, and related projects.
Key responsibilities
You will be responsible for the leadership of all technical aspects of the project (design, engineering delivery, digital engineering, and quality) ensuring we deliver value and technical certainty that exceeds our client expectations.
About you
The role is suited to an engineering leader with strong project management skills with a technical bend that understands the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of works in energy projects. You will be engineering degree qualified in electrical, power systems, or related field, complemented with a professional chartership from a recognised professional institution. A master's qualification providing a technical or leadership extension to base degree is preferred.
You demonstrate work collaboration with clients, across business units and with our delivery partners (designers, sub-contractors, consultants) to share knowledge. You will have a significant amount of experience working with transmission and renewables projects (HV and/or HVDC) such as grid connection/substations (electrical balance of plant). You are adept at leading design teams and coaching and developing engineers.
In addition, you possess a diverse skillset that would enable you to make significant contributions to different phases of the project and the company as a whole. You have project management expertise and knowledge that spans multiple engineering disciplines.
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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