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Design Manager

Brisbane, QueenslandFull-time2026-09-03 → 2026-10-22

Core

Coordinate and manage the delivery of engineering design documentation and drawings for water and sewer network infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with contractual scope, Australian Standards, and project programs.

Role type

Mid-to-Senior Design Manager (Infrastructure)

Builds

Engineering design submissions, drawings, and project schedules for water and sewer network assets.

Domain

Water, energy, and environment infrastructure

Required skills

Design coordination, multi-disciplinary team management, design budget control, project planning (P6), design change management, safety in design processes (HAZOP, FMECA), technical estimation, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

CPEng & RPEQ certification, Project Management qualification, experience in infrastructure/utilities sectors

Technologies

MS Project, P6

Responsibilities

Coordinate design delivery across disciplines; manage design planning and milestones; report progress to Project Manager; control design budget and provide forecasts; manage design change requests; maintain contract programs; provide technical supervision; generate deviation from standard reports; develop design estimates for tenders; ensure design reviews and audits; lead safety design processes (HAZOP, FMECA)

Seniority

Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities