Design Manager

Multiplex; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary reviews and salary continuance

Health and Wellbeing programs

20 weeks paid parental leave

Payment of superannuation on unpaid/le

Multiplex Learning Academy development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Multiplex is seeking a Design Manager in Adelaide to lead and manage the development and delivery of design across large construction projects. You will coordinate consultants, manage documentation and ensure design aligns with programme, cost and project requirements.

You will oversee design programmes, documentation, value management and design change while working with site teams to resolve coordination issues and support efficient construction.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Building or a related discipline.
• Approximately 10+ years' experience across construction, design, operations or asset management.
• Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia, NCC and relevant construction industry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design across the project, coordinating consultants and stakeholders.
• Oversee design programmes, documentation, value management and design change.

Skills

Design management

Coordination across design consultants

Stakeholder management

Buildability principles

Education

Civil Engineering

Architecture

Construction

Building related discipline

Job description

Who we are and what we offer

Interested in shaping skylines across the globe? Multiplex is a premier construction company with a simple purpose: to construct a better future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to help deliver some of Australia's most complex and iconic projects, supported by approachable leadership and an inclusive culture that puts our people first.

Benefits

• Annual remuneration reviews and salary continuance insurance.
• Health and Wellbeing programs, including annual voluntary skin and health checks.
• Benefits to support parents and families, including 20 weeks paid parental leave regardless of gender, payment of superannuation on unpaid leave, and transition coaching.
• Professional career development opportunities and a wealth of learning offerings through the Multiplex Learning Academy.
• An industry-leading approach to flexible work to enable better work-life balance.

Who we're looking for

Our people are united by a common belief: that we can outperform in everything we do. Working on the delivery of some of Melbourne's most significant construction projects, you'll play a key role in leading the design process across complex project environments. As part of the Project Leadership Team, you'll work closely with the project, commercial, services and site teams to ensure design outcomes are coordinated, buildable and aligned with programme, cost and project requirements. This is a full‑time, permanent position, based in Adelaide. As a Design Manager within Multiplex, you will lead and manage the development and delivery of design across the project, coordinating consultants and key stakeholders throughout the design and construction process. You'll oversee design programmes, documentation, value management and design change while working closely with the site team to identify risks, resolve coordination issues and ensure the design supports efficient construction delivery.

Responsibilities

• A strong background across design, construction and project delivery.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design consultants and coordinating design documentation through the construction lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, buildability and the documentation delivery process.
• Experience developing and managing design programmes aligned with procurement and construction requirements.
• Strong commercial understanding, with experience across value management, design change, consultant scopes and variations.
• Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia, NCC and relevant construction industry requirements.
• Experience working collaboratively across project management, commercial, services and site delivery teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project teams.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing members of a design team.
• Approximately 10+ years' experience across construction, design, operations or asset management.
• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Building or a related discipline.

A note on diversity:We're committed to building a workplace where people of all genders, cultures, identities, abilities and life experiences feel they belong. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and veterans.