Laing O’Rourke announces new leader for Expanded Structures

Conor Considine has been appointed Business Unit Leader of Expanded Structures, Director of Laing O’Rourke’s Specialist Trading Business Group Jean-Pierre de Villiers announced today.

Conor was most recently Operations Leader for Expanded Structures, having joined the business in 2007 as a Site Engineer, before progressing on to become a Project Leader in 2021.

A Civil Engineer by background, Conor’s technical expertise has shaped the successful delivery of complex large-scale engineering and construction projects such as Old Oak Common and the Olympia re-development. With a strong commitment to health and safety, Conor’s leadership style fosters a culture of performance, safety and continuous improvement, ensuring safe and predictable project outcomes.

Commenting on Conor’s appointment, Jean-Pierre de Villiers 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.”

Conor will report directly into Jean-Pierre and takes up his new position on 19 October.