Design Manager - Solar/Civil at Unyte
The Role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager – Infrastructure, you will lead design management activities specifically for several Unyte solar energy projects across Australia in consultation with all project stakeholders. You will ensure that Symal's design management process, standards of technical compliance, quality, cost, safety, sustainability and environmental performance are observed and that time schedules are met. There will also be opportunities to work on other Symal projects including other renewable energy infrastructure such as wind farms and civil infrastructure projects such as road and rail. This role can be based in Melbourne or Brisbane.
Your Everyday
* Ensure all Symal's design, engineering and third-party approval obligations are met in accordance with the project requirements
* Manage the overall design phase to ensure the design is completed to scope, on time and to budget in conjunction with the project Commercial Manager
* Ensure the design is produced in conformance with the Design Specification and other stated contractual objectives
* Produce in conjunction with the Project Manager, a detailed Engineering Work Schedule detailing milestones and key dates derived from the contract program
* Implement value management recommendations, records and documents value management realised benefits
* Prepare accurate and timely narrative monthly reports that contain design movements, changes and progress and status of design exceptions when required
* Resolve interface design issues and nonconformances
* Manage the delivery of project design and implementation
Who are you?
* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar with an extensive background in delivering complex design and construction solar energy projects within civil infrastructure
* A demonstrated capacity to identify, manage and mitigate the key design risks of solar infrastructure projects
* Knowledge of mechanical and chemical stabilization methods—such as lime, cement, or fly ash treatment, skill in identifying opportunities to reuse excavated or marginal materials (e.g., spoil, topsoil, rock) through blending, grading, or treatment, reducing the need for imported fill and minimizing environmental impact
* Well-developed commercial, business, conceptual and analytical skills
* Great communicator – written and verbal
* Have a sound understanding of typical construction specifications used in the Victorian construction industry
* Good commercial acumen – proven expertise in establishment and governance of commercial contracts with a large number of design partners
* Ability to travel to and work from various Project offices within Victoria and interstate when required
* Passion for developing your career with Symal and be mentored by industry experts
A career with us
Symal is an equal opportunity employer. Our teams are made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, with aligned ways of working, enabling us to overcome any challenge, advance our careers and outperform competitors.
* Tailored professional development opportunities for career advancement
* Opportunities to work on a wide variety of exciting and complex projects
* Annual social calendar of fun activities and events
* A corporate social responsibility program for the chance to support not-for-profits and social enterprises
* Bonus leave days, including your birthday off and a day of wellbeing
* Bupa corporate healthcare benefits
* Flexible working arrangements
We're committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, inclusive, free from bias and accessible for all candidates. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
When and where
Location: Melbourne or Brisbane with travel as required.
Advertised: 25 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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