Aurecon
Engineering consultancy. Infrastructure, energy, and resources.
Estimated % of Workforce
~11.6%
illustrative — not directly reported by the company
Destination Countries
Financial Context
Estimated Wage Differential
~$43M/yr
Estimate uses avg AU employment cost of $110,000+/yr (incl. super and on-costs) vs offshore $25,000/yr (salary + on-costs). Actual figures vary by role, seniority, and location.
In Plain English
- In 2024, Aurecon was reported to have 500+ offshore contractors and staff.
- This represents ~11.6% when compared to its current workforce of 4,300 (illustrative comparison only — not directly reported by the company).
- 🇵🇭 500+ staff reported in Philippines in Engineering.
- 180 Australian jobs have been cut.
Based on data from public sources at the dates reported. Figures may not reflect current headcount. See sources below for full attribution.
Department Breakdown
| Department | Country | Headcount | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 🇵🇭 Philippines | 500 | Estimated |
Layoff Events
| Date | Headcount | Location | Department | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2021 | 180 | Australia | engineering | Aurecon made 300 people redundant globally — 180 in Australia (4% of workforce). Additionally 70 sacked in 2023. |
Other Engineering & Construction Companies That Offshore
Other companies in engineering & construction with reported offshore operations.
| Company | ASX | Reported Offshore | Offshore Destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHD | 1,000+ | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
What Public Sources Say
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“Aurecon made 300 people redundant globally — 180 in Australia (4% of workforce). Additionally 70 sacked in 2023.”
Additional Sources
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