Temporary Works Manager

Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited

Adelaide

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

In-house training and on-the-job发展
Six months’ paid parental leave at全
Purchased leave options and Volunteeri
Exclusive discounts and savings across

Job summary

Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited is seeking a Temporary Works Manager to lead planning, coordination and governance of all temporary works across the NPSCY project at Osborne, SA. You will ensure design, reviews, approvals and safe delivery across the full lifecycle.

You’ll collaborate with permanent and temporary works designers, construction teams and stakeholders to drive design integration, risk management and value for money, while mentoring teams and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in temporary works, construction engineering, design management or engineering leadership roles on major infrastructure, defence, transport, resources or complex building projects.
  • Degree qualification in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
  • Demonstrated experience managing temporary works design and delivery across large multidisciplinary construction programmes.
  • Strong understanding of temporary works governance, engineering assurance, risk management and constructability principles.
  • Experience coordinating multiple design consultants, contractors and stakeholder groups within complex project environments.
  • Proven ability to manage technical interfaces between design and construction teams and resolve complex engineering challenges.
  • Strong knowledge of temporary works standards, regulations and industry best practice.
  • Experience reviewing engineering deliverables, technical documentation, design changes and construction methodologies.
  • Chartered status or progress towards professional accreditation will be highly regarded.
  • Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, coordination and governance of all temporary works activities across the project lifecycle, from concept development through to construction, commissioning and removal.
  • Ensure temporary works are designed, reviewed, approved and implemented in accordance with project requirements, engineering standards, legislative obligations and company procedures.
  • Manage the temporary works design process, ensuring technical compliance, constructability, safety and delivery requirements are achieved.
  • Provide leadership and oversight of temporary works risk management, ensuring risks are identified, assessed and mitigated throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Act as the primary interface between permanent works designers, temporary works designers, construction teams and key stakeholders to ensure effective integration of design and delivery outcomes.
  • Coordinate and facilitate temporary works design reviews, constructability reviews and stakeholder engagements, ensuring actions are tracked through to closure.
  • Support project delivery teams by providing technical leadership and guidance on temporary works methodologies, staging strategies and construction solutions.
  • Review and manage temporary works design scopes, consultant proposals, cost estimates, variation claims and invoices to ensure value for money and commercial alignment.
  • Monitor temporary works performance, programme constraints and design deliverables to ensure project milestones and construction requirements are met.

Skills

Temporary works
Construction engineering
Design management
Engineering leadership
Stakeholder coordination
Risk management
Technical interfaces
Standards & governance

Education

Civil/Structural/Mech Eng

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 Temporary Works Manager to join our AUKUS team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning, coordination and governance of all temporary works activities across the project lifecycle, from concept development through to construction, commissioning and removal.
  • Ensure temporary works are designed, reviewed, approved and implemented in accordance with project requirements, engineering standards, legislative obligations and company procedures.
  • Manage the temporary works design process, ensuring technical compliance, constructability, safety and delivery requirements are achieved.
  • Provide leadership and oversight of temporary works risk management, ensuring risks are identified, assessed and mitigated throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Act as the primary interface between permanent works designers, temporary works designers, construction teams and key stakeholders to ensure effective integration of design and delivery outcomes.
  • Coordinate and facilitate temporary works design reviews, constructability reviews and stakeholder engagements, ensuring actions are tracked through to closure.
  • Support project delivery teams by providing technical leadership and guidance on temporary works methodologies, staging strategies and construction solutions.
  • Review and manage temporary works design scopes, consultant proposals, cost estimates, variation claims and invoices to ensure value for money and commercial alignment.
  • Monitor temporary works performance, programme constraints and design deliverables to ensure project milestones and construction requirements are met.
About You
  • Significant experience in temporary works, construction engineering, design management or engineering leadership roles on major infrastructure, defence, transport, resources or complex building projects.
  • Degree qualification in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
  • Demonstrated experience managing temporary works design and delivery across large multidisciplinary construction programmes.
  • Strong understanding of temporary works governance, engineering assurance, risk management and constructability principles.
  • Experience coordinating multiple design consultants, contractors and stakeholder groups within complex project environments.
  • Proven ability to manage technical interfaces between design and construction teams and resolve complex engineering challenges.
  • Strong knowledge of temporary works standards, regulations and industry best practice.
  • Experience reviewing engineering deliverables, technical documentation, design changes and construction methodologies.
  • Chartered status or progress towards professional accreditation will be highly regarded.
  • Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

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.

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