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.
Advantages
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
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.
If you’re ready to do meaningful and career-defining work that leaves a lasting impact on communities for generations, apply today.
📌 Construction Director (Adelaide)
🏢 Laing O'Rourke
📍 Adelaide
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