At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex projects and mentor teams to achieve high-performance delivery.
- Company: Join Laing O'Rourke, a global leader in engineering and construction.
- Benefits: Enjoy industry-leading parental leave, training programs, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with strong career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of Australia's defence infrastructure with impactful projects.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in construction/engineering and relevant degree required.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
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.
About the Project
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.
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.
Senior Project Engineer – South Australia in Adelaide employer: Laing O'Rourke
Laing O’Rourke is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within the AUKUS team in Osborne, SA. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a commitment to safety and sustainability, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about high-risk construction projects.
