CareerPlan

Principal Design Manager

QueenslandFull-time2026-10-31 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead technical teams to develop and deliver appropriate technical solutions for key water and wastewater projects in Queensland, coordinating multi-disciplinary activities and managing design and construction phases.

Role type

Principal Design Manager (Water Infrastructure)

Builds

Water and wastewater treatment plants, infrastructure, and related engineering solutions

Domain

Water and wastewater infrastructure engineering

Required skills

Engineering leadership, multi-disciplinary team management, subcontractor management, technical solution development, client relationship management, project coordination, technical review and verification, contract specification preparation, business development support

Preferred skills

Advanced problem solving, negotiation, report writing, knowledge of D&C or alternative delivery projects

Technologies

Civil engineering design tools, process-mechanical engineering tools, project management software

Responsibilities

Coordinate multi-disciplinary technical inputs and activities, lead engineering projects and manage internal disciplines and subcontractors, undertake internal technical reviews and verification checks, prepare contract technical specifications and schedules, facilitate design coordination meetings with clients and stakeholders, support business development and proposal phases

Seniority

Principal, senior leadership & management