Design Manager

Acciona Group; Adelaide; Híbrido; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career development pathways across MAJ

Mentor junior engineers within the Adl

Top Employer recognition and inclusive

Descripción de la vacante

ACCIONA invites applications for a Design Manager in Adelaide to oversee design management across major projects. You will lead technical design reviews, coordinate consultants, and ensure constructability while maintaining client interfaces and reporting to the Senior Design Manager.

You will mentor junior engineers and work with local experts and suppliers to address design flaws and construction issues, expanding your influence across the project lifecycle.

Formación

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural preferred).
• Experience in design management, including consultants and temporary works.
• Understanding of Australian engineering standards and practices.
• Construction experience is viewed favourably.

Responsabilidades

• Lead technical review of design for accuracy and constructability.
• Manage design consultants and collaborate with local experts and suppliers.
• Manage cost planning for design work across projects.
• Manage the client interface on design matters.
• Identify and address design flaws and construction issues.
• Manage temporary works as part of design delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Conocimientos

Design management

Client interface

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Mentor junior engineers

Educación

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil & Structural)

Descripción del empleo

Infrastructure South Australia 2026-10-30

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Manage technical design review, consultants, cost planning, temporary works and the client interface in ACCIONA’s Adelaide design management team.

Job Description

Benefits

• Cover every aspect of design management in one role
• Mentor junior engineers within the Adelaide design team
• Career development pathways across major infrastructure projects

About ACCIONA

ACCIONA delivers complex, large-scale infrastructure across Australia & New Zealand, including rail, road, water and defence projects. In South Australia, our work includes the Adelaide Desalination Plant and the Eyre Peninsula Desalination Plant. Our teams work across the full project lifecycle, from tender and design through construction, operation and maintenance.

About the Opportunity

As Design Manager, you will join ACCIONA’s Adelaide design management team, reporting to the Senior Design Manager. You will cover all aspects of design management, including technical design review, cost planning, consultant management, temporary works management and the client interface. You will analyse constructability, address design flaws and construction issues, and lead cross-disciplinary collaboration. You will also mentor junior engineers and work with local experts, suppliers and consultants. This role gives you broad scope and direct client exposure.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Lead technical review of design for accuracy and constructability
• Manage design consultants and collaborate with local experts and suppliers
• Manage cost planning for design work across projects
• Manage the client interface on design matters
• Identify and address design flaws and construction issues
• Manage temporary works as part of design delivery
• Mentor junior engineers and lead cross-disciplinary collaboration

Required Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural preferred)
• Experience in design management, including consultants and temporary works
• Understanding of Australian engineering standards and practices
• Construction experience is viewed favourably

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.