Senior Building Services Manager

Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development programs

Mental health and wellbeing program

Paid parental leave

Purchased leave option

Coaching for staff on parental leave

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited is seeking a Senior Building Services Manager to join the Unite32 team in leading the coordination and delivery of building services across major infrastructure projects for the Brisbane 2032 program. You will drive MEP design integration, safety, quality and schedule outcomes while engaging clients, consultants and subcontractors.

You will champion innovation and best practices to ensure successful project delivery and leave a lasting legacy for

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing building services delivery across major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems and their integration.
• Skilled at building collaborative relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated ability to drive safety, quality, programme and commercial outcomes.
• A proactive leader with excellent communication skills and a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of building services across major infrastructure projects.
• Manage MEP design, construction integration and stakeholder engagement from planning through to completion.
• Drive safety, quality, programme and commercial outcomes while mitigating project risks.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and delivery teams to optimise project performance.
• Champion innovation, constructability and best practice to ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

Building services coordination

Leadership

Communication

Safety focus

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.

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.

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.

That’s the Power of Experience.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Senior Building Services Manager to join our Unite32 team.

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.

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.

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

Key responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of building services across major infrastructure projects.
• Manage MEP design, construction integration and stakeholder engagement from planning through to completion.
• Drive safety, quality, programme and commercial outcomes while mitigating project risks.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and delivery teams to optimise project performance.
• Champion innovation, constructability and best practice to ensure successful project outcomes.

About you

• Proven experience managing building services delivery across major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems and their integration.
• Skilled at building collaborative relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated ability to drive safety, quality, programme and commercial outcomes.
• A proactive leader with excellent communication skills and a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

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

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Laing O’Rourke is currently delivering some of Australia’s most exciting projects across the transport, building construction, defence, airports, mining, civil and social infrastructure sectors.

The business has been recognised three times on the AFR’s Most Innovative Australian Companies index and is committed to becoming the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry.

We know that building an enduring and innovative organisation requires us to develop and nurture the very best talent from across the industry and are committed to driving real change across the industry to ensure both men and women can access rewarding and challenging careers.

Laing O’Rourke is currently delivering some of Australia’s most exciting projects across the transport, building construction, defence, airports, mining, civil and social infrastructure sectors.

The business has been recognised three times on the AFR’s Most Innovative Australian Companies index and is committed to becoming the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry.

We know that building an enduring and innovative organisation requires us to develop and nurture the very best talent from across the industry and are committed to driving real change across the industry to ensure both men and women can access rewarding and challenging careers.