National Design Director

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Laing O'Rourke Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a National Design Director to lead our Rail Operations Technical Function. With an exciting pipeline of major infrastructure projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a great team and culture.

This permanent role offers great career prospects with a privately owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead the design capability within Rail Operations Technical Function
  • Lead the selection process for design consultants for Rail Operations bids and relevant projects across multiple sectors
  • Collaborate with bid and project leaders to identify, assess, and manage design risks across all bids and projects, ensuring robust risk mitigation strategies are in place
  • Oversee the design process for bids, including the formulation of design methodologies and the management of design and technical risks
  • Provide continuous oversight and conduct regular design health checks on Rail Operations projects to ensure adherence to design standards and project objectives.

About You

  • 15 years design and/or construction experience in the Rail Sector including:
  • Overhead Wiring Design
  • Rail Earthing and Bonding Design
  • System Design (Technical Application, Components, Assemblies)
  • Tramway Systems
  • 1500V DC Systems
  • 25kV AC Systems – Booster Transformers and Autotransformer
  • Detail Design (Allocation and location specific design)
  • An established relationship with rail authorities across Australia
  • Degree in an Engineering Discipline
  • Experience with delivering and managing multi-disciplinary designs

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We actively support a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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