Senior Data Engineer

Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke Australia is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. This role offers career progression within a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Lead design and development of scalable cloud data solutions, mentor teammates, and partner with stakeholders to translate requirements into robust data platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer with strong SQL, data modelling and ETL/ELT development.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Spark and modern cloud data platforms.
• Skilled at engaging stakeholders, gathering requirements and delivering practical business outcomes.
• Strong understanding of data governance, quality, performance optimisation and scalable architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and optimisation of scalable cloud-based data solutions and pipelines.
• Deliver high-quality data products that enable reporting, analytics, AI and data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects and technology teams to translate requirements into solutions.
• Drive best practice in data engineering, governance, quality, security and continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members and contribute to the evolution of our enterprise data platform and analytics capability.

Skills

SQL

Data modelling

ETL/ELT

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Spark

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Spark

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

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and optimisation of scalable cloud-based data solutions and pipelines.
• Deliver high-quality data products that enable reporting, analytics, AI and data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects and technology teams to translate requirements into solutions.
• Drive best practice in data engineering, governance, quality, security and continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members and contribute to the evolution of our enterprise data platform and analytics capability.

About you

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

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, 2024 and 2026. 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.