Laing O'Rourke has appointed Conor Considine as business unit leader of Expanded Structures, starting on 19 October.
The Expanded Structures division at the company is a UK leader in reinforced concrete basement, sub-and superstructure frame construction.
Mr Considine first joined the company in 2007 as a site engineer before taking on the role of project leader in 2021. His most recent role was as operations leader for expanded structures, which he started in October 2024.
The company said that Mr Considine's civil engineering background and technical expertise have ‘shaped the successful delivery of complex large-scale engineering and construction projects', including Old Oak Common and the Olympia re-development. It added that his leadership style ‘fosters a culture of performance, safety and continuous improvement, ensuring safe and predictable project outcomes'.
Commenting on Mr Considine appointment, Jean-Pierre de Villiers, director of Laing O'Rourke's specialist trading business group, said: ‘Throughout his career Conor has been at the forefront of shaping and embedding modern methods of construction, using his knowledge to implement innovative approaches in complex design and build environments.
‘In addition to his technical expertise, Conor has a reputation as someone who leads with great care - supporting developing talent and shaping high-performing teams, inspiring them to push boundaries and enabling colleagues to achieve their full potential.'
