Energy Sector Project Leader

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia laing O'Rourke Full time

About Laing O'Rourke

We are a leading international construction and infrastructure company with a strong presence in Australia, delivering diverse projects across various sectors.

The role is suited to an experienced Engineering/Technical Leader who can drive technical certainty and value delivery for our clients. With a focus on HV transmission lines and bespoke electrical projects, you will lead the technical aspects of the project, ensuring design, engineering delivery, digital engineering, and quality meet the highest standards.

You will be responsible for collaborating with clients, business units, and delivery partners to share knowledge and expertise. A significant amount of experience working with transmission and renewables projects (HV and/or HVDC) such as grid connection/substations (electrical balance of plant) is essential.

As a seasoned leader, you will coach and develop engineers, possess diverse skills to make significant contributions to different phases of the project and the company. Your expertise spans multiple engineering disciplines, and you have project management knowledge that drives value delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all technical aspects of the project: design, engineering delivery, digital engineering, and quality
  • Ensure delivery of value and technical certainty exceeding client expectations
  • Collaborate with clients, business units, and delivery partners to share knowledge and expertise

About You:

  • Engineering degree qualified in electrical, power systems, or related field
  • Professional chartership from a recognised professional institution
  • Master's qualification providing a technical or leadership extension to base degree preferred
  • Adept at leading design teams and coaching engineers
  • Diverse skillset enabling significant contributions to different phases of the project and the company

Benefits:

  • Ongoing growth and development opportunities through specialized learning and development programs
  • Mental health and wellbeing program supporting staff wellness
  • Industry-leading paid parental leave policy and additional purchased leave option
  • Coaching programs for staff on parental leave

About Our Company:

  • Proud holder of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
  • Active supporter of diversity and inclusion initiatives, encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds

Estimated Salary Range: AU$140,000 - AU$170,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.



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