Senior Project Engineer - South Australia

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Six months' paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Discounts across retailers

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke in Australia seeks a Senior Project Engineer to join the AUKUS team. You will lead delivery across complex, multidisciplinary projects, build strong client and supplier relationships, and mentor teams to achieve high-performance outcomes.

Applicants should have 10+ years in construction/engineering, a relevant engineering degree, and the ability to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance. This role is on-site in Osborne, SA with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' construction/engineering project experience.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary projects across complex scopes.

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 line with cost, time, quality and scope.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Constructability

Design knowledge

Education

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

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 Senior Project Engineer to join our AUKUS team.

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.