Job Description

Laing O'Rourke is a $6 billion global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects. In Australia, we've proudly operated under the Laing O'Rourke banner for over 20 years, building on more than 70 years of local expertise.

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Driven by our purpose - pushing the boundaries of what's possible, in service of humanity - we create safer hospitals, cleaner water, secure defence facilities, and better-connected cities. We also build meaningful careers and inclusive workplaces where people thrive. Backed by global strength and deep local roots, our unique operating model combines cutting-edge technology with contemporary methods of construction to deliver certainty for clients and transform how infrastructure is engineered and built.

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We also own two vertically integrated businesses: Select Plant Australia, the nation's fourth-largest plant hire company, and Laing O'Rourke Rail Operations, supporting major projects and nationwide rail maintenance.

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That's the Power of Experience.

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About the role

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We are currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Unite32 team.

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Laing O'Rourke has been appointed by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) as the Delivery Partner for the $7.1bn Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Venues Infrastructure Program.

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This achievement is celebrated with our joint venture partner AECOM,as part of the Unite32 consortium, a strategic team formed specifically to deliver the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Join the team to help deliver world-class venues and infrastructure that will leave a lasting legacy for Queensland.

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Key responsibilities

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- Deliver commercial requirements of the project
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- Preparation and submission of progress claims and ensuring their timely payment.
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- Advise the project management team on contractual issues & initiate correspondence.
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- Prepare,



review & submit reports to prescribed timescales (including equipment and cost reports).
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- Review change management opportunities
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About you

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- You will hold a tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Commercial Law.
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- Ideally you will hold MRICS membership or be working towards membership
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- Hold an intermediate level of experience in a similar role, having worked within large scale infrastructure, construction, rail or heavy industrial environments.
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- A comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of contract management, program financial management, risk and opportunity management, performance reporting, budget preparation and administration
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- A high level of technical and negotiation skills
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- Strong interpersonal skills along with your ability to liaise confidently with a variety of internal and external stakeholders will be highly regarded
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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.

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- specialised learning and development programs
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- a mental health and wellbeing program
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- industry leading paid parental leave policy
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- an additional purchased leave option
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- coaching programs for staff on parental leave
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Diversity & Inclusion

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We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O'Rourke is recognised as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in 2020, 2022, and 2024. We know that the right culture and purposeful innovation are key to delivering impact.

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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

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Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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📌 Senior Quantity Surveyor (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Laing O'Rourke
📍 Cairns Regional