Job Title: Design Manager
About the Role:
The successful candidate will lead and coordinate the design development of major capital works, refurbishment programs, commercial property developments, and precinct upgrades.
This role involves managing the end-to-end design process from concept through to IFC documentation ensuring all design outputs meet project objectives, operational requirements, regulatory standards, and stakeholder expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and coordinate all design stages across a portfolio of building, refurbishment, and infrastructure projects
* Work closely with stakeholders to align design outcomes with scope, budget, and project milestones
* Manage consultants across architecture, engineering, and specialist disciplines, ensuring cohesive and high-quality design delivery
* Oversee preparation, coordination, and review of drawings, design reports, technical documentation, and design briefs
* Ensure all designs comply with relevant regulations
* Support procurement processes by developing design scopes, contributing to tender documentation, and evaluating design submissions
* Identify design risks early and work with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies
* Facilitate design workshops, stakeholder reviews, user-group sessions, and value-engineering processes
* Maintain accurate and organised documentation, correspondence, and version control throughout the design lifecycle
* Champion sustainability, safety, constructability, and operational efficiency in all design decisions
About You:
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field
* Proven experience managing design for commercial, hotel/accommodation, mixed-use, industrial, or major building projects
* Strong experience working with multi-disciplinary consultants and contractors
* Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
* Proficient in MS Office and experienced with common design/project management tools
* Eligible for an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) and possession of a current driver's licence