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.

Benefits

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 perks 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 HOTO & Completions Manager to join our AUKUS team.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide leadership for completions, defect management and handover readiness across the project or portfolio.
- Establish and maintain a structured completions and handover approach aligned to project Quality, Configuration and Asset Handover requirements.
- Drive defect prevention, timely defect closure and clear acceptance pathways with clients and asset owners.
- Ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) is established, implemented and maintained in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001 and client requirements.
- Support and coach Project Quality and Quality & Completions Managers to achieve consistent quality performance
- Provide assurance that quality records, test evidence and handover documentation are complete, accurate and fit for purpose.
- Identify trends, areas of risk and opportunities for improvement in quality and handover performance.

About You

- 10-15 years’ experience in construction or major infrastructure delivery.
- Strong background in quality management, with demonstrated experience leading completions, commissioning readiness and handover.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage complex assurance environments.
- Experience working within regulated or asset‑owner environments (e.g. transport, infrastructure) highly desirable.
- Engineering, construction or business degree (or equivalent experience).
- Certificate of Attainment in Quality Management (or equivalent).
- Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

If you’re ready to do meaningful and career-defining work that leaves a lasting impact on communities for generations, apply today.

📌 HOTO & Completions Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Laing O'Rourke
📍 Adelaide