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.
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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 ofAustralia'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
Construction Director
to join our AUKUS team. Ifyou'reready to domeaningfulandcareer-defining work apply today.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute
to the achievement of Laing O'Rourke safety targets and zero tolerance of unsafe and un-environmentally conscious working practices and occurrences.
Provide
support to the Project Director to ensure client expectations are managed. This will include establishment of a project brief, understanding the development drivers, establishing a cost plan to meet agreed budget, risk identification and mitigation strategies.
Develop
an overall design procurement strategy to ensure consultants selected truly understand the key project drivers.
Oversee
cost planning as required to develop an overall cost plan for the project and develop the design in accordance with the project budget.
About You
Degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) or Construction Management or equivalent.
Understanding of design, problem-solving capabilities, commercial acumen.
Ability to communicate on all levels – directors to operatives.
Lead by example in health and safety and attitude.
Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.
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📌 Construction Director - South Australia (Melbourne)
🏢 Laing O'Rourke
📍 Melbourne