Join a deeply committed engineering consulting firm
- one with a super steady workload and a commitment to 'people first'.
Recognition
for the unique skills you bring as a people person, someone who energises others and who challenges individuals to be their best.
Office based role, perhaps a day from home, maybe. Office culture sees most people at home 2 days a week, yet the nature of this role would suggest you need to be present in office.
The practice
This well-regarded Melbourne engineering consultancy has been transforming land into thriving communities for decades. Grounded in a multidisciplinary model and a deeply collaborative culture, they work across residential and industrial development; from greenfield subdivisions to brownfield regeneration; with a reputation built on intelligent, integrated delivery.
The role
This is a new role, a Principal level position, created to bring cohesion and senior leadership to the Place & Design function.
Your remit is both strategic and hands-on. You will be the connective tissue between disciplines, fostering a shared design philosophy and lifting the quality and consistency of output across the group. You will nurture and grow a portfolio of trusted client relationships, and step in technically when projects demand it. This is not a purely managerial role but you'll lean on this skillset a lot, especially at the start.
What you will bring
A background in one or more of the group's core disciplines of town planning, urban design, landscape architecture and building design, with the breadth of understanding to lead across all four.
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams.
- Client relationship skills that come from years of delivering well and being trusted.
- An instinct for good place-making and the communication skills to articulate this clearly; internally and externally.
- You will be someone who leads by example, brings people together rather than managing from a distance.
Why this role
The practice has a strong pipeline, a stable team, and a culture that takes its people seriously. This is an opportunity to shape something; to build a unified design identity across disciplines that have historically operated more independently; and to do so within a business that has the track record and client base to make it meaningful.
Manager | Place & Design in Melbourne employer: SONDA Recruitment
At SONDA Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Melbourne office provides ample opportunities for professional growth, with a focus on mentorship from experienced peers and exposure to high-profile projects in land development. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and supports your career advancement in a thriving industry.
