Design Leader, Major Defence Infrastructure

Laing O'Rourke group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Design Leader to join the AUKUS team on the Osborne, South Australia project. You will develop and lead the design capability, working with project leaders to identify risks and implement robust mitigation.

The role involves overseeing design processes, methodologies, and health checks to meet project standards. You will bring an Engineering degree with Chartered status and extensive experience in design/engineering/construction, including high-risk environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in an Engineering Discipline with Chartered Professional Engineer status or equivalent.
• Advanced experience in the Design/Engineering/ Construction field.
• Previous experience in high-risk construction industry.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

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 the formulation of design methodologies and the management of design and technical risks
• Provide continuous oversight and conduct regular design health checks on the project to ensure adherence to design standards and project objectives.

Skills

Design leadership

Risk management

Collaborative leadership

Design health checks

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Chartered Professional Engineer

Job description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Design Leader to join the AUKUS team on the Osborne, South Australia project. You will develop and lead the design capability, working with project leaders to identify risks and implement robust mitigation.

The role involves overseeing design processes, methodologies, and health checks to meet project standards. You will bring an Engineering degree with Chartered status and extensive experience in design/engineering/construction, including high-risk environments.