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Job description
Lead engineering design teams, drive project delivery and develop practical, cost-effective solutions across complex projects
19th October, 2026About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead a design and engineering team delivering high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions. This role will oversee project delivery from design through to construction documentation, while driving team performance, client relationships and commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate design teams to deliver quality engineering designs and documentation on time.
- Manage project delivery, budgets, profitability and competing priorities.
- Develop practical, cost-effective design solutions with a strong focus on buildability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
- Oversee construction planning, tender documentation, cost planning and value management.
- Identify opportunities to improve design processes, efficiency and project outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental and quality standards.
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead a design and engineering team delivering high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions. This role will oversee project delivery from design through to construction documentation, while driving team performance, client relationships and commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate design teams to deliver quality engineering designs and documentation on time.
- Manage project delivery, budgets, profitability and competing priorities.
- Develop practical, cost-effective design solutions with a strong focus on buildability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
- Oversee construction planning, tender documentation, cost planning and value management.
- Identify opportunities to improve design processes, efficiency and project outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental and quality standards.
About You
- A degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- At least 10 years' experience in design, engineering or client-focused project delivery.
- Proven experience leading design teams and managing complex engineering projects.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, buildability, cost planning and tender documentation.
- Experience managing project schedules, resources and commercial outcomes.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
- Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
- A current C-Class WA driver's licence.
If you're an experienced engineering professional ready to lead design teams and deliver successful project outcomes, we'd like to hear from you
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