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  • Date posted

    September 25, 2026

  • Closing date

    October 25, 2026

  • Location

    Brisbane

  • Salary

    $125,000 - $155,000 /year

  • Career level

    Mid Level

  • Qualification

    Degree or Diploma in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

  • Experience

    4 – 6 Years

Description

Official Employer Notice: All the key details, authentic position specifications, and direct application procedures are hosted on the official Laing O’Rourke careers portal. You can navigate directly to the verified listing on the employer website by clicking the Apply Now button.

Position Quick Summary

  • Employer: Laing O’Rourke
  • Requisition ID: 495560
  • Primary Location: Brisbane & Sunshine Coast Regional Projects, QLD, Australia
  • Workplace Model: Project Office: Brisbane & Sunshine Coast Infrastructure Delivery, QLD
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Closing Date: Rolling Advertised Vacancy (Ongoing Advertising Cycle)
  • Remuneration Benchmark: AU$125,000 – AU$155,000 + Superannuation (Design Coordination Benchmark)
  • Career Level: Mid Level

Role Overview & Project Scope

Laing O’Rourke is currently seeking applications for the position of Expressions of Interest – Design Coordinators. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, Laing O’Rourke delivers some of Australia’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects across defence, rail, transport networks, health, water, and utilities.

At Laing O’Rourke, you won’t just build projects, you’ll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities. We are currently seeking expressions of interest fromDesign Coordinatorsas Queensland is building momentum — and so are we!

Core Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

In this role at Laing O’Rourke, your key responsibilities and deliverables will include:

  • Ensure designs are in accordance with Safety in Design procedures.
  • Establish and manage working relationships with Hub Engineering Management team, Project Engineers, and Design Managers.
  • Agree scope, priorities, schedule and deliverables with Line Manager prior to proceeding. Control time and monitor progress.
  • Efficient planning and execution of works.
  • Provide good quality, valuable, reliable, trustworthy and timely project technical support.

Selection Criteria & Candidate Profile

Laing O’Rourke evaluates applicants against demonstrated technical capabilities and experience aligned with this role:

  • A minimum of two years’ design engineering project experience. An understanding of design codes, specifications, providing technical direction, issue resolution, providing quality assurance, producing reports.
  • Degree in an Engineering Discipline (Civil/Mechanical/ Electrical/Geotechnical)
  • Experience in Civils, Stations and/or Tunnels essential

Key Competencies & Technical Proficiencies

Design Coordination BIM & Navisworks Coordination Design Consultant Interface RFI & Design Transmittal Management Constructability Reviews Technical Submissions Document Control Systems Queensland Major Works

Benefits, Rewards & Flexibility

At Laing O’Rourke, you are supported to build a meaningful, rewarding career. Some of the benefits offered include:

  • In-house training and continuous professional development opportunities.
  • Six months’ paid parental leave at full pay for all eligible employees.
  • Purchased leave options and paid volunteering leave.
  • Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers.
  • Recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Application Instructions

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