Over 200 staff are set to be made redundant by Laing O'Rourke, it has been announced.

The company said the move is part of its strategic plans to focus on its engineering and manufacturing businesses.

In a statement, Laing O'Rourke said it was, "consulting with UK-based employees on a proposal to establish a more competitive business structure across its UK operation, ensuring its project delivery teams are supported by a leaner and more operationally-focused functional overhead."

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"It is likely that the proposals will result in a reduction in the number of employee roles in its support functions and a streamlining of its regional office networks. The company may therefore have to make circa 200 redundancies," it said.

The firm added the proposal will allow an increased focus on £9.2 billion worth of major projects and strategic frameworks within its current order book.

(LM)