Infrastructure Project Engineering Manager ICT

At BAE Systems Australia

• Be part of the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history – SSN AUKUS
• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and groundbreaking technology, including SSN AUKUS. We have been selected by the Australian Government to jointly build the nation’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. Every role in our SSN AUKUS team is helping to deliver essential sovereign capability for Australia.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Project Engineering Manager – ICT to join our AUKUS based at Adelaide – South Australia, reporting to the Facilities & Infrastructure Engineering Manager.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia,

You will be responsible for delivering engineering outputs of the project within the triple constraints of quality, cost and schedule. In doing this, the Project Engineering Manager is responsible for ensuring engineering outputs are developed in accordance with approved company standard procedures and processes and meet the agreed operational needs of the customer including product safety and security.

Key responsibilities include:

• Engineering Standards & Compliance
  • Review engineering design, construction, and operational standards for ICT relevant discipline.
  • Ensure alignment with industry codes, regulatory requirements, environmental requirements and best practices.
  • Ensure all engineering work and designs are safety, legal and compliant.
  • Develop and maintain technical specifications, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Conduct compliance audits
  • Conduct Construction Assurance activities and reporting
• Design Review & Certification
  • Arrange design certification reviews with the Chief Engineer.
  • Review discipline-specific engineering drawings, calculations, and models.
  • Monitor project designs and construction to verify compliance with established standards.
  • Conduct regular design reviews to assess adherence to engineering best practices.
• Contribute to the Engineering Assurance Report providing input within a timely manner.
• Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within relevant ICT discipline.
• Provide technical guidance during design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Support decision-making processes by advising on engineering methodologies.
• Work closely with engineering managers, project managers, designers, and contractors to ensure project technical integrity.
• Assist in risk assessments and mitigation strategies related to engineering aspects.
• Participate in technical evaluations of vendors, materials, and equipment.
• Provide expert input in facility management to uphold operational excellence.

About YOU

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree in a relevant ICT engineering discipline is considered essential
• Experience in designing ICT architecture and contracting ICT infrastructure network installations including but not limited to data centres, AV, Safety & security)
• Exposure to Information Security Manual (ISM) is considered essential
• Strong communication skills and able to build highly effective relationships (Desirable).
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain NV1 Clearance

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.