Technical Project Leader - Delivery

About the role

Laing O'Rourke, a global engineering and construction company, is looking for a Technical Project Leader to lead its technical team in delivering complex projects in Perth, Western Australia. The role brings together diverse technical disciplines to drive quality, innovation, assurance and successful project outcomes, and sits within the business's project operating model.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Project Director/Leader and functional leaders from early engagement to technical completion, developing an integrated technical solution aligned with the project execution plan.
• Advise, lead and advocate so client objectives stay in focus, and challenge innovation and value engineering throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead excellence in engineering by adopting innovative temporary and permanent works solutions, champion engineered safety, and set compliance standards for design partners.
• Drive early adoption of Design for Manufacture and Assembly and lead the implementation of Digital Engineering.
• Lead the technical elements of project reviews, technical due diligence for bids and pursuits, and ensure technical requirements and documentation are met for completion and handover.
• Manage the technical lessons learned document and identify and maintain the right resources for the project.
• Lead the development of the technical team (engineering, design, digital engineering, SESA, quality, completions and information management) and oversee the technical compliance and performance of the team, including subcontractors and suppliers.
• Build strong relationships with the client and partners, resolving technical issues quickly.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years' experience, including at least 5 years in site delivery of major projects involving design and construction; experience in Alliances, preferably in WA, is preferred.
• Upcoming opportunities include highways and marine-related scope; experience in one or more of these areas is preferential.
• Degree in a technical subject.
• Professionally chartered with a recognised professional institution.
• Team leadership and line management experience.

Required skills

• Demonstrated technical expertise in civils and structures, or mechanical, electrical and plumbing, or rail systems.
• Collaborative working with clients, business units and delivery partners (JVs, subcontractors, consultants).

What we offer

• In-house training and on-the-job development.
• Six months' paid parental leave at full pay for all employees.
• Purchased leave options and volunteering leave.
• Discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers.