The Recruit Group is partnering with a luxury property developer renowned for delivering large-scale urban renewal and mixed‐use projects. Their portfolio includes iconic residential high‐rise towers with premium retail tenancies in tightly held locations across South East Queensland, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast. They are now seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their Brisbane team. This is a rare developer‐side opportunity to take ownership of the full design lifecycle across high‐profile, design‐led luxury projects.
The Opportunity:
Involved across the full project lifecycle, from due diligence and DA through to detailed design and Construction Certificate (CC). You'll lead the post‐DA design phase (DD to CC), managing consultants and driving outcomes aligned with design and commercial objectives, while also supporting early‐stage projects to ensure feasibility, brand, and quality alignment.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Leading the design process from DD to CC for major mixed‐use and high‐rise projects
* Supporting early‐stage DA design to integrate developer requirements
* Coordinating architecture, interiors, landscape, engineering, and specialist consultants
* Collaborating with marketing teams to enhance project appeal and positioning
* Balancing design excellence with buildability, technical requirements, and commercial feasibility
* Acting as the key liaison between design, development, and construction teams
* Overseeing design reviews, value management, documentation quality, and technical resolution
About You:
* Proven experience as a Design Manager in property development, architecture, or project management
* Strong understanding of the full design lifecycle, DD through CC
* Combine design sensibility with technical expertise, balancing architectural quality with practical outcomes.
* Ability to coordinate large consultant teams and drive results
* Technical capability paired with design sensitivity
* Excellent communication skills with both design and construction teams
* Experience in high‐rise residential or mixed‐use developments
Why This Role?
* Competitive salary package (depending on experience)
* Work on luxury developments shaping iconic precincts
* Join a high‐performing, design‐led developer‐side team
* Long‐term career growth with a nationally recognised developer
* Collaborative culture, strong project pipeline, and premium office
How to apply:
Please submit your resume by hitting APPLY, or contact us directly:
Fraser Neale
0431 880 517
All applications will be treated with confidentiality. Only those shortlisted will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.
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