Design Manager

CGC Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CGC Recruitment is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design delivery for premium residential and mixed-use developments from planning through construction documentation in Sydney, Australia.

You will oversee the design process across multiple projects, coordinating with external consultants and internal teams to ensure alignment with budgets, timelines, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience managing the design process on medium to large-scale building projects.
• Strong knowledge of the NCC, Australian Standards, and NSW planning frameworks.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and managing design programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the complete design management process across multiple projects.
• Manage the progression of design from planning approval through detailed design and construction documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee external consultants, architects, engineers, and specialist designers.
• Ensure design deliverables align with project objectives, regulatory requirements, budgets, and delivery programmes.
• Facilitate design review workshops and manage stakeholder approvals at key project milestones.
• Identify opportunities for design optimisation, value engineering, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor design quality and ensure consistency between documentation and construction outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with internal project, commercial, and construction teams to support successful project delivery.
• Maintain compliance with applicable legislation, planning requirements, and relevant Australian standards.

Skills

Design management

NCC knowledge

Australian Standards

NSW planning frameworks

Multidisciplinary coordination

Design documentation

Budget & programme

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Architecture/Construction/Engineering

Job description

Established property development and construction organisation

• Mixed-Use

About the Opportunity:

An established property development and construction organisation is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join its growing team. This position offers the opportunity to oversee the design delivery of premium residential and mixed-use developments from the planning approval phase through to construction documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the complete design management process across multiple projects.
• Manage the progression of design from planning approval through detailed design and construction documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee external consultants, architects, engineers, and specialist designers.
• Ensure design deliverables align with project objectives, regulatory requirements, budgets, and delivery programmes.
• Facilitate design review workshops and manage stakeholder approvals at key project milestones.
• Identify opportunities for design optimisation, value engineering, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor design quality and ensure consistency between documentation and construction outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with internal project, commercial, and construction teams to support successful project delivery.
• Maintain compliance with applicable legislation, planning requirements, and relevant Australian standards.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing the design process on medium to large-scale building projects.
• Strong understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, and NSW planning frameworks.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and managing design programmes.
• Excellent technical knowledge of design documentation, construction methodologies, and regulatory compliance.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance design quality, programme, and project budgets.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.