Design Manager
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Full-Time | Critical Infrastructure | Mechanical
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead our design function within a growing critical infrastructure organisation based in Sydney Olympic Park.
Perks
* Be part of a high-growth organisation with a strong 18‐month project pipeline
* Play a key leadership role in shaping infrastructure delivery
* $160,000 + Super
* Career progression opportunities
* Convenient Sydney Olympic Park location
Design Leadership & Strategy
* Set and drive the design strategy across multiple infrastructure projects
* Provide technical direction and governance
* Champion innovation, sustainability, and best‐practice design solutions
Design Quality & Governance
* Establish and maintain design standards and frameworks
* Lead design reviews and assurance processes
* Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements
Project Planning & Delivery
* Oversee design programs to meet cost, time, and quality targets
* Manage design risk, interfaces, and technical coordination
* Support successful project delivery from concept through construction
Stakeholder & Cross‐Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with Engineering, Delivery, Commercial, and Operations teams
* Manage external consultants and design partners
* Act as the key design interface across internal and external stakeholders
Team Leadership & Capability Development
* Lead, mentor, and develop a multi‐disciplinary design team
* Build capability and succession planning
* Foster a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
Process & Design Efficiency
* Drive improvements in design workflows and systems
* Implement digital engineering and improved design management practices
* Promote lessons learned and best‐practice adoption
About You
* Proven experience as a Design Manager within infrastructure, utilities, transport, energy, or similar sectors
* Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Design, or a related technical discipline
* Strong experience managing multi‐disciplinary design teams
* Demonstrated experience in design governance and project delivery
* Knowledge of Australian standards and regulatory requirements
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Desirable
* Experience within regulated or critical infrastructure environments
* Exposure to digital engineering / BIM environments
* Experience managing external consultants and complex interfaces
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