Civil Design Manager – Governance & Delivery (Perth)

Www.chandlermacleod.com; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 141,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Occasional site visits

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting an experienced Civil Design Engineer to lead and manage engineering design development across a diverse project portfolio. The role is hands-on, requiring governance adherence and the ability to sign off designs with confidence.

Based in Perth with hybrid arrangements and occasional site visits, the contract initially spans 6 months (potential to extend to 12). Start date is 1 October 2026, with a rate of 120.00 AUD per hour plus super (PAYG).

Qualifications

• Requires a degree-qualified civil engineer with design governance experience.
• Proven track record in design management/technical project management.
• Experience leading ESPs and driving design development to construction-ready status.
• Strong organisation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage external service providers (ESPs) and drive design development from concept to construction-ready.
• Ensure designs are fit-for-purpose and comply with governance standards.
• Review incoming design deliverables and critically analyse drawings and documentation.
• Make practical engineering/design decisions and approve designs for construction.
• Maintain schedule discipline and keep stakeholders aligned and informed.

Skills

Design governance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Primavera P6

SAP

Job description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting an experienced Civil Design Engineer to lead and manage engineering design development across a diverse project portfolio. The role is hands-on, requiring governance adherence and the ability to sign off designs with confidence.

Based in Perth with hybrid arrangements and occasional site visits, the contract initially spans 6 months (potential to extend to 12). Start date is 1 October 2026, with a rate of 120.00 AUD per hour plus super (PAYG).