Design Manager: Defence Infra & Nuclear Yard Lead

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

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.