Engineering Leader

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training programs and on-the‑

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking an Engineering Leader to join the AUKUS team delivering Australia’s Defence infrastructure projects. You will lead the technical direction across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing disciplines, ensuring alignment with project execution and safety standards.

The role requires deep site delivery experience on major projects, and the ability to coordinate with project leaders and SMEs while maintaining client objectives at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience with minimum 5 years demonstrable experience in site delivery of major projects involving design and construction.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in civils and structures, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, or rail systems.
• Australian citizen with ability to obtain Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project and Functional Leaders from early engagement through to technical completion.
• Lead the development of integrated technical solutions aligned with project execution and delivery.
• Provide strategic technical leadership and advice, keeping client objectives at the forefront.
• Engage specialist and SME networks to strengthen project design and delivery outcomes.
• Act as the technical authority and subject matter expert for the relevant discipline.
• Drive technical reviews, reporting, value engineering and delivery solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Technical leadership

Project delivery

Domain expertise

Education

Degree in technical base subject

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 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.

We are currently seeking a Engineering Leader to join our AUKUS team.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Project and Functional Leaders from early engagement through to technical completion.
• Lead the development of integrated technical solutions aligned with project execution and delivery.
• Provide strategic technical leadership and advice, keeping client objectives at the forefront.
• Engage specialist and SME networks to strengthen project design and delivery outcomes.
• Act as the technical authority and subject matter expert for the relevant discipline.
• Drive technical reviews, reporting, value engineering and delivery solutions.

About You

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience with minimum 5 years demonstrable experience in site delivery of major projects involving design and construction.
• Degree in technical base subject.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in associated discipline; civils and structures or mechanical, electrical and plumbing or rail systems.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.