Defence
Empower is a trusted provider of advisory, integrated design, and construction services to defence forces in Australia, the UK, and allied regions.
With deep knowledge and a strong track record across military environments, we deliver critical infrastructure that meets the complex compliance, security, and operational requirements of the modern defence sector.
In Australia, Empower has delivered a wide range of infrastructure for the Department of Defence, including the design and construction of 80 housing units at RAAF Base Darwin and infrastructure upgrades at numerous defence sites nationwide. Our capabilities are also leveraged by BMD across their defence portfolio, with Empower providing key contractor services on multiple projects.
In our UK advisory operations, our people bring deep expertise in project management, engineering, and quality assurance, combined with practical experience working in accordance with DEFCOM and DEFSTAN defence standards and nuclear Safety Case requirements. Empower’s teams are trusted to operate in highly regulated, sensitive environments, navigating the logistics of working within these facilities.
We have proven capability across a diverse set of defence assets including:
- Naval dockyard refurbishments and expansions, accommodating nuclear submarines
- Runways, taxiways, and airside infrastructure
- Defence training and simulation facilities
- Housing and community facilities
- Roads and remote access networks
- Utility services including stormwater, wastewater, and pipework systems
- Coastal, remote, and Indigenous community infrastructure.
Combined with the ability to embed specialist talent onto projects, and our in-house engineering, logistics, and planning capability, we offer detailed resourcing, scheduling, and constructability insights that de-risk delivery and drive value throughout the project lifecycle on high-security and mission-critical sites.
Empower is a flexible and capable partner in the defence space, ready to support governments and contractors alike in building infrastructure that is secure, sustainable, and mission-ready.