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  • Date posted

    September 25, 2026

  • Closing date

    October 10, 2027

  • Location

    Adelaide

  • Salary

    $105,000 - $135,000 /year

  • Career level

    Mid Level

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Engineering (Civil / Structural / Mechanical) or Construction Management

  • Experience

    2 – 4 Years

Description

Official Employer Notice: All the key details, authentic position specifications, and direct application procedures are hosted on the official Laing O’Rourke careers portal. You can navigate directly to the verified listing on the employer website by clicking the Apply Now button.
AUKUS Defence Infrastructure Programme: This position supports Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) in delivering the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) project at Osborne, South Australia, delivered by Laing O’Rourke in joint venture with Amentum Australia. Australian citizenship and security clearance eligibility apply.

Position Quick Summary

  • Employer: Laing O’Rourke
  • Requisition ID: 495547
  • Primary Location: Osborne Naval Shipyard, Adelaide, SA 5017, Australia
  • Workplace Model: Site-based: Osborne Naval Shipyard, Adelaide SA (AUKUS Submarine Infrastructure)
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Closing Date: Oct 20 2026 (Closing on: Oct 20 2026)
  • Remuneration Benchmark: AU$105,000 – AU$135,000 + Superannuation (Site Engineer Benchmark)
  • Career Level: Mid Level

Role Overview & Project Scope

Laing O’Rourke is currently seeking applications for the position of Site Engineer. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, Laing O’Rourke delivers some of Australia’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects across defence, transport networks, health, and utilities.

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.

Core Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

In this role at Laing O’Rourke, your key responsibilities and deliverables will include:

  • Managesubcontractor packages, contractor performance and project interfaces.
  • Coordinateplanning, scheduling and delivery against project milestones.
  • Reviewdesigns, technical requirements and manage RFIs through to closeout.
  • Maintainproject records, engineering systems and digital engineering tools.
  • Buildstrong stakeholder relationships and support continuous development.

Selection Criteria & Candidate Profile

Laing O’Rourke evaluates applicants against demonstrated technical capabilities and experience aligned with this role:

  • A minimum of 2 years’ construction/engineering project experience
  • An understanding of design, specifications, managing subcontractors, providing technical direction, issue resolution, providing quality assurance, producing site reports.
  • 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.

Key Competencies & Technical Proficiencies

Site Engineering Civil Infrastructure Delivery Subcontractor Supervision Quality Inspection (ITP) Work Packs & SWMS Daily Site Diaries Safety Compliance Site Measurement

Benefits, Rewards & Flexibility

At Laing O’Rourke, you are supported to build a meaningful, rewarding career. Some of the benefits offered 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
  • Diversity & Equal Opportunity: Recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Application Instructions

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