Design manager with Transmission Tower experience Your new company A leading global EPC contractor is delivering major transmission infrastructure projects across Australia and is seeking an experienced Design Manager Transmission Towers (Civil Foundations) to support the design and delivery of complex overhead transmission assets.This role will play a critical part in ensuring safe, compliant, and constructible foundation designs for high-voltage transmission towers across varied ground conditions. Your new role As Design Manager, you will be responsible for the technical leadership, coordination, and assurance of transmission tower foundation designs, working closely with internal engineering teams, construction stakeholders, and external design partners.Key responsibilities include: Leading the design management of civil foundations for transmission towers across multiple projects Providing technical oversight to ensure compliance with Australian and international standards Coordinating design interfaces between geotechnical, structural, tower, and construction teams Supporting constructability reviews, value engineering, and risk mitigation strategies Managing design inputs from overseas design houses in collaboration with local engineering teams Ensuring designs are aligned with project safety, cost, programme, and quality objectives What you'll need to succeed Proven experience designing foundations for Lattice Towers, Monopoles, and Guyed TowersStrong capability across Pile, Pad & Chimney, and Rock Anchor foundation systemsStandards & CodesPractical, hands-on experience applying IEC, AS/NZS, and relevant Australian StandardsAbility to interpret and apply standards within a project delivery environmentGeotechnical & Structural IntegrationStrong understanding of geotechnical investigation reports and soil/rock parametersExperience selecting optimal foundation solutions based on ground conditions, constructability, and riskLeadership & Interface ManagementDemonstrated experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary design teamsStrong stakeholder engagement skills across engineering, construction, and project controlsExperience working with international engineering teams and managing technical interfacesRisk Management & Value EngineeringProven ability to identify design risks and propose alternative, value-engineered solutionsConsideration of constructability, cost efficiency, and programme impacts in design decisions.Extensive experience in overhead transmission or major linear infrastructure projectsA collaborative leadership style and the ability to operate in complex, fast-paced environmentsStrong communication skills and confidence in engaging with senior project stakeholders What you'll get in return Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile transmission projects Long-term role with a globally recognised delivery contractor Competitive remuneration aligned to experience Exposure to complex, technically challenging infrastructure works What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume to Clare.Weston@hays.com.auor Call 0452483223 If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 2988400