At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design delivery on a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure project in Adelaide.
- Company: Join a top-tier firm with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation assistance, and outstanding work-life balance.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for growth in a dynamic, supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on a generational project while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 8-12+ years in design management with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 160000 - 220000 $ per year.
Open to Melburnians and all interstate applicants willing to relocate to Adelaide for an exciting, long-term mega project. Relocation assistance offered.
On offer:
- Outstanding work-life balance
- Modern CBD Office
- Massive career progression and development
- Continuous professional development and training support
Design Manager opportunities have opened up on a high-profile, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure program based out of South Australia. We are looking for high-caliber design leaders from consultancy, contractor, or client-side backgrounds to step into this pivotal role.
About the Role
In this role, you will lead engineering and design delivery across key program packages, driving integration, compliance, and governance throughout all project phases. Working alongside Senior Directors, you will manage external engineering partners to ensure all deliverables meet strict quality and schedule targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead package design planning, technical assurance, and change management.
- Manage Owner's Engineer deliverables and align with systems engineering targets.
- Oversee gateway reviews and enforce program engineering standards.
- Drive digital engineering implementation and champion safe design principles.
- Mitigate technical risks while liaising with regulators, government, and contractors.
- Collaborate with construction teams to ensure design constructability on site.
Looking For
- 8 - 12 + years managing design on major, complex infrastructure developments.
- Background across Tier-1 contractors, top-tier consultancies, or client side.
- Proven experience in highly regulated or high-assurance sectors.
- Strong track record with digital delivery tools and framework integration.
- Australian Citizenship is a Must for Security Clearance purposes.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive stakeholder skills.
This is an Adelaide-based position. The client is seeking dedicated design professionals who thrive in a collaborative project environment and want to build a legacy on a generational project.
Design Managers – Adelaide in Melbourne employer: Aptus Personnel
Join a leading civil consulting firm that prioritises your career growth with clear pathways to senior and management roles. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values work-life balance, offering flexible hours and the opportunity to work from home, all while engaging in exciting urban and land projects on the beautiful Sunshine Coast or North Brisbane. With a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development, this company is an excellent employer for those seeking stability and meaningful advancement in their engineering careers.
