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Laing O’Rourke in Australia will give you space to develop


At Laing O’Rourke we are enjoying a surge in business across the Australia region. This has created a number of exciting opportunities for UK-based engineering and construction professionals to relocate and join us in a wide range of roles and on a variety of ground-breaking projects. We understand that for


many people, a decision like this will be a major life choice. That’s why we offer a lot in return. Not just pay. Not just experience. But also practical help and support, both for those who go “out there” and their dependants who go with them. We have vast experience


of employing and looking after construction and engineering professionals. Laing O’Rourke is one of the world’s largest construction companies with offices across Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe, South East Asia, and the Middle East. We are 100% privately owned with an annual global turnover of £4 billion and around 17,000 employees. What sets us apart is the


fact that we directly employ our workforce, and have a passion for delivering the best engineered solutions for our clients. We aim to change the face of construction worldwide regardless of technical or geographic challenges, building an international engineering enterprise with the help of our loyal clients and passionate employees. Our business model


comprises the complete range of engineering, construction and specialist services capabilities. Through our fully integrated offering, we are delivering a single-source solution to some of the world’s most prestigious public and private organisations. There are currently fantastic


career opportunities across Australia, and to help you to decide if this is the right option for you, we have provided answers to some frequently asked questions. The aim is to let you discover exactly what’s involved in working “out there” with Laing O’Rourke.


Q: What type of projects are you recruiting for in Australia?


A: We have a strong presence in a variety of sectors from city high-rise developments to mining infrastructure, railways, ports and a particularly strong focus in the oil and gas market.


Q: Which skills do you require?


A: We are looking for a variety of skills and experience in civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical and instrumentation engineering. Roles we are recruiting for include quantity surveyors, planners, project managers and construction managers, to name a few.


Q: What projects are on offer and how soon do they start?


A: We have a range of current vacancies with immediate start dates (visa dependent), and there are many more positions due to become available from 2012 and beyond.


Q: What is the duration of the projects?


A: We are currently working on projects with durations of up to four years, and have an ongoing pipeline of work coming on stream.


Q: Are there training and development opportunities?


A: Yes. Laing O’Rourke is renowned for and rightly proud of the investment we make in training and developing our people. We will work with you to identify your career aspirations and create plans to help you meet these.


We have vast experience of employing and looking after construction engineering professionals


Q: Are employees tied to one project or can they move?


A: We expect our professionals to commit fully to the projects they are employed on and to see it through to a successful conclusion. We do then offer transfers to different projects both in Australia and elsewhere across our international portfolio.


Q: Do you offer relocation support?


A: Yes, we want your transition to be as smooth as possible and will provide a range of assistance, including flights and initial temporary accommodation.


Q: What about work visas?


A: Providing you meet the criteria of qualifications and experience for the role you are applying for, this is usually a straightforward and relatively quick process. We will also manage your visa application and pick up the related costs for you and your direct dependants.


Q: What support is available to dependants?


A: We will provide you and your family with information about local schools, job searching, housing and other important issues to ensure your transition to Australia is as enjoyable as it should be.


For more information about working in Australia, visit www.laingorourke.com


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