Job Description

Senior Data Engineer Laing O'Rourke group Brisbane, QLD, AU

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Job Description

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About Laing O'Rourke

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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 modern 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 Data Engineer at Laing O'Rourke in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

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Key responsibilities

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- Lead the design, development and optimisation of scalable cloud-based data solutions and pipelines.
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- Deliver high-quality data products that enable reporting, analytics, AI and data-driven decision making.
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- Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects and technology teams to translate requirements into solutions.
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- Drive best practice in data engineering, governance, quality,



security and continuous improvement.
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- Mentor team members and contribute to the evolution of our enterprise data platform and analytics capability.
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About you

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- Proven experience as a Data Engineer, with strong expertise in SQL, data modelling and ETL/ELT development.
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- Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Spark and modern cloud data platforms.
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- Skilled at engaging stakeholders, gathering requirements and delivering practical business outcomes.
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- Solid understanding of data governance, quality, performance optimisation and scalable architecture.
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- Passionate about emerging technologies, including AI, with a collaborative and continuous improvement mindset.
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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. 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.

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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, 2024 and 2026. 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.

📌 Senior Data Engineer (Queensland)
🏢 Laing O'Rourke group
📍 Queensland