Engineering Leader

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an Engineering Leader to join our AUKUS team in Australia. The role will drive integrated technical solutions, provide strategic technical leadership, and engage specialist networks to ensure successful design and delivery across major defence infrastructure programs.

The successful candidate will bring 15+ years of site delivery experience on complex projects, a degree in a technical field, and eligibility for Australian Defence NV1 clearance.

Qualifications

• 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 civils and structures or mechanical, electrical and plumbing or rail systems.
• Australian citizenship and NV1 level clearance eligibility.

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

Technical leadership

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reviews

Value engineering

Education

Degree in technical base subject

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 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.