Design Manager Commercial Projects Sydney Metro | $180,000 – $200,000 Super | Newly Created Senior Role About the Company Established in the early 2000s, our client is a key player in the fire services industry, delivering reliable and code-compliant fire safety solutions across Australia. From design and installation to testing and maintenance, they combine technical excellence with a tailored, client-focused approach. With significant new contracts recently secured, the business is expanding its design leadership, offering a newly created senior role for a designer ready to take ownership of both projects and people. What They Do They specialize in designing, installing, and maintaining fire systems, including wet (sprinkler) and dry (detection) systems, emergency lighting, and other fire safety equipment. Their projects span commercial, industrial, healthcare, data centres, hospitals, stadiums, and defence facilities. Why Join Them? Leadership Opportunity: Take the reins of a design team of 8, including direct reports in Senior Dry, Senior Wet, and BIM roles, with the autonomy to run the team day-to-day. Complex Projects: Work on high-profile, technically challenging projects that accelerate career growth. Structured Growth: Well-resourced, supportive environment with clear pathways for senior leaders looking to expand influence. Innovative Approach: Access to modern design tools, compliance frameworks, and hands-on technical leadership. Collaborative Culture: Mid-sized team, close-knit culture, emphasis on mentorship and professional development. Looking For Candidates Who Are: Proven technical leadership, capable of coaching and developing junior designers. Highly self-motivated, accountable, and able to take ownership of design outcomes. Strong knowledge of the BCA and Australian Standards (AS2118, AS2419, AS1670, AS1668). Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM and preparing shop drawings for sprinkler, dry, and fire hydrant/extinguisher systems. Ideally hold a valid FSD certification with design sign-off authority. Package & Role Details $180,000 – $200,000 Super Team of 8 with 3 direct reports (Senior Dry, Senior Wet, BIM Manager) Hands-on senior leadership role with day-to-day responsibility Reports to Commercial Construction Manager, who provides strategic oversight This is a rare, senior opportunity that we are exclusively representing to the market. If you are looking to combine technical leadership with team management, and deliver complex commercial projects with influence, impact, and growth, we want to hear from you. Apply today via austin.smith@astrumrecruitment.com or get in touch to discuss the role directly.