Senior Project Engineer

Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join the AUKUS team in Osborne, SA. You will lead delivery across complex, multidisciplinary projects, build strong client and supplier relationships, and coach teams to achieve high-performance outcomes.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years’ construction/engineering experience, a relevant engineering degree, and eligibility for an Australian Defence NV1 security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ construction/engineering project experience.
• Proven construction or engineering project experience.
• Degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) or Construction Management or equivalent.
• Australian citizens with ability to obtain Australian Defence NV1 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery across complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain.
• Coach and mentor teams to drive high-performance delivery.
• Drive strategic planning and problem-solving with commercial acumen.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered safely and in accordance with client cost, time, quality and scope requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Design knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) or Construction Management or equivalent

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, 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 of Australia'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 Senior Project Engineer to join our AUKUS team. Ifyou’reready to domeaningfulandcareer-defining work apply today.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery across complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain.
• Coach and mentor teams to drive high-performance delivery.
• Drive strategic planning and problem-solving with commercial acumen.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered safely and in accordance with client cost, time, quality and scope requirements.

About You

• A minimum of 10 years’ construction/engineering project experience.
• Bring proven construction or engineering project experience.
• Apply strong design knowledge to drive constructability outcomes.Degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) or Construction Management or equivalent
• Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

Unlock job insights

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Laing O’Rourke is currently delivering some of Australia’s most exciting projects across the transport, building construction, defence, airports, mining, civil and social infrastructure sectors.

The business has been recognised three times on the AFR’s Most Innovative Australian Companies index and is committed to becoming the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry.

We know that building an enduring and innovative organisation requires us to develop and nurture the very best talent from across the industry and are committed to driving real change across the industry to ensure both men and women can access rewarding and challenging careers.

Laing O’Rourke is currently delivering some of Australia’s most exciting projects across the transport, building construction, defence, airports, mining, civil and social infrastructure sectors.

The business has been recognised three times on the AFR’s Most Innovative Australian Companies index and is committed to becoming the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry.

We know that building an enduring and innovative organisation requires us to develop and nurture the very best talent from across the industry and are committed to driving real change across the industry to ensure both men and women can access rewarding and challenging careers.