Design Manager in Adelaide

Design Manager in Adelaide

Adelaide Full-Time 67500 - 82500 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a team in designing innovative water infrastructure projects.
  • Company: Join Mott MacDonald, a vibrant engineering consultancy with a global impact.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, competitive salary, and performance bonuses.
  • Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for part-time roles.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in water management while growing your career.
  • Qualifications: Diploma in Engineering and experience in digital design required.

The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott Mac Donald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy.

Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives.

We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things.

Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise.

With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people.

Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity

Mott Mac Donald's Water team has an exciting opportunity for a Design Manager in South Australia.

You will support the planning, design, and delivery of water, wastewater, network, and treatment infrastructure for SA Water, helping address key challenges including climate resilience, population growth, and ageing infrastructure.

This role will interface with local delivery teams providing digital engineering on project and technical support to other staff, as well as liaise with the Global Delivery Service team for offshore delivery of digital engineering on projects.

  • Oversee and coordinate a team of digital designers to program and budget, and to client and industry engineering, model and drafting standards.
  • Collaborate with other partner design and/or construction organisations, including client members.
  • Support, develop and mentor junior digital designers.
  • Apply your past construction and commissioning experience into all aspects of digital design.
  • Maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients.
  • Support and provide input to new bid opportunities.

About You

  • Diploma of Engineering/Associate Degree in Civil Engineering (minimum).
  • Experienced user in Civil 3D, Revit, 12D Model and/or is essential.
  • Demonstrated experience as a digital designer delivering water and wastewater projects across networks and treatment.
  • Extensive knowledge of local and national standards, including Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) standards and drawings (incl. SEQ amendments).
  • Experience in or aspiration to take on a management and/or leadership role to lead a team of digital designers.
  • Proficiency in general Microsoft Office applications (e. g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Project).
  • Experienced user in setting up and managing CDEs such as Project Wise, BIM360, ACC and/or Synergy 12D.
  • Be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and written skills.
  • Culture & Benefits

Mott Mac Donald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity.

We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience

  • A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
  • A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
  • Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
  • Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
  • Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
  • Employee Ownership
  • Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
  • Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
  • As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
  • Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

You’ve got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible.

If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!

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Design Manager in Adelaide employer: Mott MacDonald Group

Mott MacDonald is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, particularly for the Defence/Transport Systems Engineer role in Adelaide. With a strong focus on employee ownership, our team members enjoy a direct stake in the company's success, alongside numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. We celebrate diversity and offer flexible working arrangements, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to impactful projects that shape the future.

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Contact Details:

Mott MacDonald Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Design Manager in Adelaide

Civil Engineering
Digital Design
Water and Wastewater Project Delivery
Team Leadership
Communication Skills
Microsoft Office Proficiency
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