Senior Design Manager – Engineering Delivery
Location: Adelaide, SA
Employment Type: 12 month casual/full time hours
Industry: Utilities / Infrastructure / Engineering
Pay Rate: $80-85p/h +super
The Design Manager will act as the Primary Engineering Representative and a multi-disciplinary design leader, overseeing technical teams to deliver consistent, value-for-money, accurate and timely technical information and outputs.
The role emphasises leadership presence, driving minimum viable solutions using lean principles and challenging stakeholders, including subject matter experts within Engineering, to achieve optimal delivery and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Champion safety-first practices across all stages of design and project delivery
* Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary technical teams and manage design workflows
* Oversee quality assurance and ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices
* Develop project scopes, work breakdown structures, and cost estimates
* Communicate technical risks, timelines, and cost implications clearly to stakeholders
* Build strong relationships with clients, engineers, and project partners
* Foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and a continuous improvement culture
* Support the integration of innovative tools, templates, and emerging technologies.
What You'll Bring
* A recognised engineering qualification (e.g. B.Eng) in a relevant discipline
* Experience leading design delivery in complex, multi-disciplinary environments
* Strategic and analytical thinking with a focus on solving technical challenges
* Strong leadership presence with proven ability to guide and engage teams
* Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
* A track record of delivering clear, concise reports and technical documentation
* Ability to innovate and drive process improvement in design and delivery
* Project management or business qualifications (or equivalent experience) – desirable
* Experience in design audits and infrastructure standards – desirable
Special conditions
* To ensure your safety in performing the inherent requirements of the role, you will be required to undergo initial and subsequent medical clearances in addition to some immunisations as relevant to your position including but not limited to: COVID-19, Hepatitis A/B, and/or Q Fever.
* You may be required to undergo initial and/or subsequent clearance checks to ensure your ongoing suitability for the role. These may include a criminal police check, traffic check, Working with Children and/or Working with Vulnerable People checks.
* It is a requirement of this role to hold and maintain current and valid driver's licence at all times.
* Flexibility of days worked to suit business requirements will be required
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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