Design Leader: Defence Infrastructure Risk Expert

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Training programs

Volunteering leave

Exclusive retailer discounts

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Design Leader to join the AUKUS team for the NPSCY project in Osborne, SA. You will develop and lead the project’s design capability, coordinating with leaders to identify and mitigate design risks while ensuring alignment with stringent project objectives.

The role requires an Engineering degree with Chartered status, advanced experience in design/engineering/construction, and prior high-risk construction exposure.

Qualifications

• Degree in an Engineering Discipline with Chartered Professional Engineer status or equivalent.
• Advanced experience in the Design/Engineering/Construction field.
• Previous experience working in high-risk construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the design capability on the project.
• Collaborate with project leaders to identify, assess, and manage design risks across the project, ensuring robust risk mitigation strategies are in place.
• Oversee the design process, including formulation of design methodologies and management of design and technical risks.
• Provide continuous oversight and conduct regular design health checks to ensure adherence to design standards and project objectives.

Skills

Design leadership

Risk assessment

Design risk management

Design health checks

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Design Leader to join the AUKUS team for the NPSCY project in Osborne, SA. You will develop and lead the project’s design capability, coordinating with leaders to identify and mitigate design risks while ensuring alignment with stringent project objectives.

The role requires an Engineering degree with Chartered status, advanced experience in design/engineering/construction, and prior high-risk construction exposure.