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'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

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our AUKUS team.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead subcontractor and supply chain performance, coordinating interfaces and ensuring efficient delivery of construction activities.
- Develop construction methodologies, delivery strategies and short- to mid-term programmes to optimise productivity and project outcomes.
- Monitor project progress, budgets, risks and opportunities, providing accurate forecasting and reporting to project leadership.
- Lead and support site engineering teams while building solid relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

About You

- A minimum of five years' construction/engineering project experience
- An understanding of design, specifications, managing subcontractors, providing technical direction, issue resolution, providing quality assurance, producing site reports
- Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

📌 Project Engineer (Adelaide)
🏢 Laing O'Rourke
📍 Adelaide