Laing O'Rourke

Applications for our UK Professional Apprenticeship Programme are now open! Have you just completed your A-levels and looking to kick-start your career? Take a look at the roles we’re recruiting for here 👉 https://loom.ly/ImM-rbc In addition we still have a few roles available on our Graduate Programme, so if you are looking for exciting opportunities, head to our careers site to find out more careers.laingorourke.com. #ExpectToBeSurprised #Apprenticeships #Careers

We’re pleased to have signed a business-to-business Design Partner Framework (DPF) with two of our UK preferred design partners, WSP and BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd) . This agreement will further strengthen our relationship with WSP and BDP, providing design certainty for our clients, while also aligning our long-term objectives with our design partners. Our Europe Hub Director of Technical, Safety, and Digital, Declan McGeeney, said: “The DPF is a huge advancement for us as we work towards transforming the way design delivery is experienced by our clients, supply chain and our people. I am looking forward to working together with our design partners, maximising the power of our collaboration and pushing the boundaries.” We look forward to this new agreement and working collaboratively with WSP and BDP. Martin Howe, Rob Higginson, Nicola Ravariere Simon Riley, Paul Tremble, Malcolm Davidson, John Roycroft, Andrew Swain-Smith, Vrinda Theara

After serving as Acting Managing Director of the Australian business for the past 12 months, Mark Dimmock has now been confirmed in the role on a permanent basis. Rebecca Hanley will continue her work as Group Director Strategic Programmes, focusing on Laing O’Rourke’s future growth strategies across both the Australian and European businesses. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gatN__3P

We're celebrating reaching £1bn of social value in the UK 🎉 That's halfway to our target of creating £2bn by 2030, but what does that really mean? It's... 👫 Creating chances for people through our specialist employability programmes, apprenticeships and job creation 🎓 Inspiring the next generation, providing role models, sparking ideas, and offering work experience 💷 Investing in local economies 🧠 Sharing our knowledge and networks to help others create more opportunities ✋Lending a helping hand through volunteering, to support local communities We're proud of the difference we're making, leaving a positive legacy for communities. https://loom.ly/p3f8f_Q

We were pleased to sponsor the Roads Australia Annual Lunch in Melbourne for the ninth year running. These events are always a great opportunity to hear from decision makers around the country, to celebrate the year that was, and make plans for the coming year. Minister Danny Pearson highlighted the essential role transport infrastructure plays in growing Victoria’s economy and quality of life. Our Commercial Director, Andrew Jeffrey, spoke about the power of collaboration and the need for the industry to prioritise safety, people, productivity and sustainability as we deliver the infrastructure pipeline now and into the future.

The new METRONET Ellenbrook Line is now open in Western Australia! We’re proud to have delivered Perth’s largest public transport project alongside the Public Transport Authority, as part of the MELconnx Alliance. A monumental day watching the first commuters use the new infrastructure. This project has significantly transformed the city, achieving outstanding results in safety, quality, sustainability, Indigenous participation, and leaving a lasting legacy for the surrounding communities. #powerofexperience #deliveringcertainty

Laing O’Rourke has secured a second key project with CBH Group in Western Australia, signing the contract for the Moora Rapid Rail Outloading and Siding project. The project is part of the first tranche of CBH Group’s new rail siding upgrades and outloading facilities across the Wheatbelt region of WA, funded in partnership with the Western Australian and Federal governments under the Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements (ASCI) Program. Read more here: https://loom.ly/wX-xvuA

We were recently the Platinum Sponsor of the Permanent Way Institution - New South Wales (PWI-NSW) awards in Sydney, Australia. Ian Prescotte was awarded the PWI Presidents Award which recognises his global contribution to the rail industry over the past 40 years. Ian was also issued a Fellowship which is the highest and most prestigious level of membership. It recognises an individual’s expertise, professional standing and their contribution to the rail industry. #Powerofexperience #Awards #PWI

Congratulations to North Melbourne FC on their historic AFLW Premiership win. This victory marks a significant milestone, being the club's first premiership since the men's team triumphed in 1999. Your dedication, hard work, and team spirit has paid off - and inspired so many of us along the way.

Our teams are celebrating International Volunteer Day by getting out into the community and donating their time to help make a difference. Not only is volunteering great for communities, it's also a brilliant way to help build team culture, support wellbeing and develop personally and professionally. #IVD2024