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.
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
This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of design planning, governance, team development, and cross-functional coordination.
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 To be successful in this role, you will have:
Proven experience as a Design Manager within infrastructure, utilities, transport, energy, or similar sectors
This Design Manager will have tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Design, or a related technical discipline
The Design Manager will have strong experience managing multi-disciplinary design teams
As the Design Manager you'll 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