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Design manager

Melbourne
Seymour Whyte Constructions
Design
Posted: 13 December
Offer description

About the role

Design Management Leadership : Lead and manage all aspects of the design process across project phases.

Risk, Quality & Compliance : Maintain risk registers, manage design-related risks and opportunities.

Stakeholder & Consultant Coordination : Act as the key interface between designers, construction teams, and clients.

Value Engineering & Innovation : Champion innovation and value engineering throughout design and bid phases.

Commercial & Contractual Oversight : Negotiate and manage consultancy agreements, monitor consultant budgets and variations.


The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, with CPEng status highly regarded.

Strong understanding of civil and structural design processes, with the ability to engage in technical discussions and manage design during tender and delivery phases.

Proven experience in design and construct civil infrastructure projects, ideally for State or Federal government clients, with knowledge of the estimation process to support tender and EOI submissions.

Demonstrated ability to manage small teams, including subcontractors and consultants, while fostering collaborative working relationships.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the capability to liaise effectively across diverse project teams and stakeholders.


Benefits

* Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
* Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
* Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
* Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver's Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.


Next steps

Submit your CV online to apply for this role.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.

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