Defence Design Manager | Lead Multidisciplinary Teams

Beca; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Diversity and inclusion culture

Parental leave up to 14 weeks

Career growth & accreditation support

Job summary

Beca is seeking a Senior Defence Design Manager to lead the design function for Defence Estate and Infrastructure projects from offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra or Melbourne. You will manage the design team, ensure alignment with the design management plan, and supervise consultants and subconsultants across all design stages.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in engineering or architecture, extensive Defence design experience, and eligibility for the Australian Baseline

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification aligned to engineering, architecture or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience as a Design Manager in an engineering consultancy with Defence focus.
• Current Australian Government Security Clearance at Baseline level or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Be a role model for collaborative culture within and beyond the Design team.
• Coordinate design inputs, program, deliverables and communications across the project.
• Develop and own Design Management Plans and ensure design deliverables meet project briefs.
• Oversee quality of design deliverables and compliance with end user requirements.
• Lead design-related activities of subconsultants and specialists.
• Develop a detailed Design Program outlining activities, milestones and dependencies.

Skills

Design management

Multidisciplinary teams

Defence sector experience

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Engineering or Architecture degree

Job description

Beca is seeking a Senior Defence Design Manager to lead the design function for Defence Estate and Infrastructure projects from offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra or Melbourne. You will manage the design team, ensure alignment with the design management plan, and supervise consultants and subconsultants across all design stages.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in engineering or architecture, extensive Defence design experience, and eligibility for the Australian Baseline