Strategic Solutions Advisor/Lead

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high‑security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role We are currently seeking a Strategic Solutions Advisor/Lead for our AI‑driven intelligence services business. The position could be based in Sydney or Melbourne. This role offers great career prospects with a privately‑owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

In this role, you will lead client engagements from initiation through delivery to deliver high‑quality, data‑driven insights that transform project outcomes. You will operate as a trusted advisor to clients whilst coordinating with internal technical specialists to solve complex projects in construction, mining, and infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

Lead 2–3 concurrent client projects (typically duration of 3–4 months)

Manage project scope, timeline, quality and stakeholder expectations

Translate technical optimisation outputs to business value

Apply logical frameworks and data‑driven analysis to generate insights

Break down complex, ambiguous problems into structured work plans

Lead stakeholder interviews and discovery workshops

Contribute to service design and methodology refinement

Scope new opportunities and develop project approaches

Contribute to proposal development and pitch preparation

About you

Minimum 4 years’ experience in management consulting

Tertiary degree in relevant field; MBA or postgraduate qualification desirable but not required

Experience in managing similar projects with a proven track record of leading engagements independently

End‑to‑end delivery experience from scoping through to final recommendations

Data and insight generation analytical skills

Experience in construction or mining sector preferred but not essential

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 proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation – Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

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.

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