Design Manager - Defence & Nuclear Infrastructure Projects

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide, Osborne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training programs

Six months paid parental leave

Additional purchased leave options

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Design Manager to join the AUKUS team in Adelaide, SA, to help deliver Australia’s defence and nuclear infrastructure projects. The role requires a degree in engineering and Chartered Professional Engineer status or equivalent, with at least five years in design/engineering/construction and Australian citizenship with ability to obtain NV1 security clearance.

The candidate will plan and execute works, provide technical support to delivery teams, challenge designs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Geotechnical disciplines is required.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status or equivalent is required or must be obtained.
• Experience in the Design/Engineering/Construction field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute works 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Geotechnical)

Chartered Professional Engineer status or equivalent

Job description

Design Manager – Defence & Nuclear Infrastructure Projects Laing O'Rourke•Adelaide, SA, AU

Job Description

At the heart of Laing O'Rourke is our commitment to helping our people do their best work and grow meaningful, fulfilling careers. Through exceptional development opportunities, wellbeing support, and employee benefits, we empower our teams to succeed.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from First Nations Peoples and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Our industry‑leading benefits include:

• In‑house training programs and on‑the‑job skill development.
• Industry‑leading parental leave giving all employees access to six months paid parental leave at full pay.
• Additional purchased leave options, and access to volunteering leave.
• Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of retailers across Australia.

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About the Project

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 programme

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 programme and construction management services of nuclear‑related civil infrastructure, site‑wide nuclear licencee development expertise, and nuclear safety leadership.

We are currently seeking a Design Manager to join our AUKUS team. If you're ready to do meaningful and career‑defining work apply today.

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.