Senior Technical Project Leader – Digital Delivery

Laing O'Rourke; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke in Western Australia seeks a Technical Project Leader to steer the technical team on complex infrastructure projects. You will combine civil, mechanical, electrical, and rail expertise with digital engineering and value engineering to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will lead design, planning and delivery, drive safety and quality, and collaborate with clients and partners to maximise project success across the engineering lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience with at least 5 years in site delivery of major projects.
• Experience in WA, ideally within Alliances.
• Professionally chartered with a recognised professional institution.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in civils/structures, MEP, or rail systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical elements of the project and coordinate with Project Leader and Commercial Manager.
• Develop integrated technical solutions aligned with the project execution plan.
• Drive design for manufacture and assembly and digital engineering adoption.
• Champion engineered safety and manage change to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Lead the technical team across engineering, design, and information management.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in a technical base subject

Chartered with a professional institution

Job description

Laing O’Rourke in Western Australia seeks a Technical Project Leader to steer the technical team on complex infrastructure projects. You will combine civil, mechanical, electrical, and rail expertise with digital engineering and value engineering to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will lead design, planning and delivery, drive safety and quality, and collaborate with clients and partners to maximise project success across the engineering lifecycle.