Design Manager

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training and on-the-job dev.

Six months’ paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a Design Manager to join our AUKUS team in Australia. The role focuses on planning and delivering complex infrastructure projects, with emphasis on constructability and digital engineering to enable better planning and coordination across delivery teams.

Key duties include guiding design and engineering efforts, providing timely technical support, and partnering with clients and suppliers. Australian citizenship and NV1-level clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in an Engineering Discipline (Civil/Mechanical/ Electrical/Geotechnical) with Chartered Professional Engineer status or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the Design/Engineering/ Construction field.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute works efficiently to achieve project outcomes.
• Provide timely and reliable technical support to delivery teams.
• Challenge designs and drive practical, constructable solutions.
• Utilise Digital Engineering to improve planning and coordination.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.

Skills

Digital Engineering

Constructability

Stakeholder collaboration

High-risk construction

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Geotechnical)

Job description

At Laing O’Rourke, you won’t just build projects, you’ll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.

Be part of Australia’s largest-ever defence infrastructure program.

Laing O’Rourke, with joint venture partner Amentum Australia,will play a central role in supporting Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) to develop and deliver the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) project at Osborne, South Australia.We will provide program and construction management services of nuclear related civil infrastructure, site‑wide nuclear licensee development expertise, and nuclear safety leadership.

At Laing O’Rourke, we’re committed to helping our people thrive and build meaningful, rewarding careers. We offer exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond.

We’re proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Laing O’Rourke is also recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Some of our benefits include:

• In-house training and on-the-job development opportunities
  
• Six months’ paid parental leave at full pay for all employees
  
• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave
  
• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers
  

Learn more about our Benefits & Rewards and our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

We are currently seeking a Design Manager to join our AUKUS team.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute works efficiently to achieve project outcomes.
• Provide timely and reliable technical support to delivery teams.
• Challenge designs and drive practical, constructable solutions.
• Utilise Digital Engineering to improve planning and coordination.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
  
  
  

About You

• Degree in an Engineering Discipline (Civil/Mechanical/ Electrical/Geotechnical) with Chartered Professional Engineer status or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the Design/Engineering/ Construction field.
• Previous experience working 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.
  

If you’re ready to do meaningful and career-defining work that leaves a lasting impact on communities for generations, apply today.