Project Engineer – Defence/Nuclear Infrastructure Lead

Laing O'Rourke group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

6 months parental leave

Purchased leave options

Discounts across retailers

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke in Australia is seeking a Project Engineer to join our AUKUS team. You’ll lead subcontractor and supply chain performance and help develop delivery strategies to optimise productivity on the defence infrastructure program.

The role requires a minimum of five years’ construction/engineering project experience, knowledge of design, subcontractor management, quality assurance, and site reporting. Australian citizenship with NV1 clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Five years’ construction/engineering project experience.
• Understanding of design, specifications, managing subcontractors, providing technical direction, issue resolution, quality assurance, producing site reports.
• Australian citizens with ability to obtain NV1 defence clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontractor and supply chain performance, coordinating interfaces and ensuring efficient delivery of construction activities.
• Develop construction methodologies, delivery strategies and short- to mid-term programmes to optimise productivity and project outcomes.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, risks and opportunities, providing accurate forecasting and reporting to project leadership.
• Lead and support site engineering teams while building relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders.

Job description

Laing O’Rourke in Australia is seeking a Project Engineer to join our AUKUS team. You’ll lead subcontractor and supply chain performance and help develop delivery strategies to optimise productivity on the defence infrastructure program.

The role requires a minimum of five years’ construction/engineering project experience, knowledge of design, subcontractor management, quality assurance, and site reporting. Australian citizenship with NV1 clearance is required.