Engineering Leader

Laing O'Rourke group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke is seeking an Engineering Leader to join our AUKUS team in Osborne, SA. You will partner with project and functional leaders, lead integrated technical solutions, and act as the technical authority across civil, structural, and related disciplines.

The role involves driving technical reviews and value engineering to deliver Australia’s Defence infrastructure programs. You must have a minimum of 15 years in major projects, a technical engineering degree, and Australian citizenship

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience with at least 5 years in site delivery of major projects.
• Degree in a technical base subject (engineering preferred).
• Experience in civils, structures, or rail systems (MEP background acceptable).
• Australian citizenship and NV1 security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project and functional leaders from early engagement through to technical completion.
• Lead development of integrated technical solutions aligned with project execution and delivery.
• Provide strategic technical leadership and advice focused on client objectives.
• Engage specialist and SME networks to strengthen project design and delivery outcomes.
• Act as the technical authority for the relevant discipline.
• Drive technical reviews, reporting, value engineering and delivery solutions.

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Benefits

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, youwon’tjust build projects,you’llhelp shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineeringand manufacturing-led constructionleader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities.

Be part ofAustralia’s largest-ever defence infrastructure program

Laing O’Rourke, with joint venture partner Amentum Australia,will playa central rolein supportingAustralianNaval Infrastructure (ANI)to develop and deliver theNuclear-PoweredSubmarineConstructionYard(NPSCY)project at Osborne, South Australia.We will provide program and construction management services of nuclear related civil infrastructure,site‑widenuclear licensee developmentexpertise, and nuclear safety leadership. We are currently seeking a Engineering Leader to join our AUKUS team. Ifyou’reready to domeaningfulandcareer-defining work apply today.

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.