Design Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary engineering design teams across major infrastructure projects. This leadership role will act as the primary engineering representative within project teams, ensuring the delivery of timely, accurate, and value-for-money design outcomes that align with technical, safety, and sustainability standards.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership presence, a passion for technical excellence, and the ability to challenge and engage stakeholders to drive effective design delivery using lean principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and uphold a strong safety-first culture across all stages of the design process.

• Ensure full compliance with Safety in Design (SID) and Sustainability in Design (SuiD) principles.

• Embed safety considerations across all technical documentation and deliverables.

• Lead technical design teams across disciplines to deliver consistent and fit-for-purpose outputs.

• Develop and manage project-specific design plans, ensuring all milestones, cost, and quality targets are met.

• Oversee quality assurance and verification processes in line with organisational technical standards.

• Track and report on design variations and delivery timelines to ensure accountability.

• Work with internal teams to scope and resource complex design projects.

• Collaborate with project managers, technical specialists, and external consultants to deliver client-focused solutions.

• Clearly communicate design risks, costs, and impacts to decision-makers.

• Keep stakeholders informed through regular progress reporting and change control processes.

• Mentor and support high-performing design teams, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.

• Engage subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to optimise design outcomes.

• Participate in performance planning and development with team leadership.

• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, documentation templates, and delivery systems.

• Identify and apply emerging technologies and innovative approaches where appropriate.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of multi-disciplinary design processes.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.Eng or equivalent) - Essential

• Experience in engineering design and review, ideally within infrastructure or utility sectors - Essential

• Strong leadership presence with a track record of inspiring technical teams and engaging constructively with stakeholders - Essential

• Skilled in strategic planning, delivery optimisation, and risk management - Essential

• Proven experience with Safety in Design frameworks - Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to challenge and influence - Essential

• Strong report writing and documentation skills - Essential

• Experience auditing technical designs and reports - Desirable

• Project Management qualifications or equivalent experience - Desirable

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Pam Kaur on + 618 7422 0615 or email [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.