At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design delivery for impactful Defence projects and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
- Company: Join Mott MacDonald, a vibrant consultancy shaping the future of infrastructure.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive insurance coverage.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are celebrated; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in Defence while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong design management skills and experience in complex project environments.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Mott MacDonald 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 are seeking an experienced and motivated Design Manager to lead the design delivery of a portfolio of Estate Works Program (EWP) through the Project Delivery Services (PDS) Contract. In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring technical quality, managing programme and budget performance.
- Working closely with project managers and stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Leading the resourcing, coordination and delivery of design packages across a portfolio of projects.
- Managing programme, scope, budget and design quality to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Driving safe design practices and ensuring compliance with relevant standards, legislation and client requirements.
- Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants to achieve project milestones on time and within budget.
- Supporting effective risk, change and document management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Providing clear, timely and transparent communication on project progress, issues and recommended actions.
- Contributing to team capability, technical leadership and continuous improvement across the design function.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Strong design management capability and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
- A proven ability to lead teams in complex infrastructure or Defence project environments.
- Demonstrated experience in design management, engineering delivery or multidisciplinary project coordination.
- Strong understanding of project delivery across scope, programme, budget, quality and risk.
- Ability to lead and influence diverse technical teams and external partners.
- Experience working within regulated environments and applying relevant standards and governance requirements.
- Citizenship of Australia and ability to achieve a current baseline security clearance.
Mott MacDonald 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 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.
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.
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Design Manager in Melbourne employer: Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, particularly for the Finance Officer role in Adelaide. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to numerous professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that values work-life balance and diversity. Join a global team where your contributions will help shape impactful projects while enjoying benefits like flexible working arrangements and performance bonuses.
