Design Manager

Mott MacDonald; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Bonuses

Life insurance

Annual leave

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Sydney is seeking a Design Manager to lead a team of digital designers delivering water, wastewater networks and treatment infrastructure, aligning with climate resilience and growth challenges.

You will mentor junior staff, manage design standards, and collaborate with clients and partners while applying Civil 3D, Revit and 12D Model expertise and WSAA standards knowledge to project delivery.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Engineering/Associate Degree in Civil Engineering (minimum).
• Proficient in Civil 3D, Revit and 12D Model.
• Experience delivering water and wastewater projects.
• Knowledge of WSAA standards and drawings.
• Leadership aspiration to lead a digital design team.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with CDEs like ProjectWise, BIM360, ACC and Synergy 12D.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate a team of digital designers to program and budget, and to client and industry engineering, model and drafting standards.
• Collaborate with other partner design and/or construction organisations, including client members.
• Support, develop and mentor junior digital designers.
• Apply past construction and commissioning experience into digital design.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients.
• Support and provide input to new bid opportunities.

Skills

Civil 3D

Revit

12D Model

Team leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma of Engineering/Associate Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ProjectWise

BIM360

ACC

Synergy 12D

Job description

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seekopportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Mott MacDonald's Water team has an exciting opportunity for a Design Manager in Sydney. You will support the planning, design, and delivery of water, wastewater, network, and treatment infrastructure for Sydney Water, helping address key challenges including climate resilience, population growth, and ageing infrastructure.

This role will interface with local delivery teams providing digital engineering on project and technical support to other staff, as well as liaise with the Global Delivery Service team for offshore delivery of digital engineering on projects.

• Oversee and coordinate a team of digital designers to program and budget, and to client and industry engineering, model and drafting standards.
• Collaborate with other partner design and/or construction organisations, including client members.
• Support, develop and mentor junior digital designers.
• Apply your past construction and commissioning experience into all aspects of digital design.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients.
• Support and provide input to new bid opportunities.

About You

• Diploma of Engineering/Associate Degree in Civil Engineering (minimum).
• Experienced user in Civil 3D, Revit, 12D Model
• Demonstrated experience as a digital designer delivering water and wastewater projects across networks and treatment.
• Extensive knowledge of local and national standards, including Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) standards and drawings (incl. SEQ amendments).
• Experience in or aspiration to take on a management and/or leadership role to lead a team of digital designers.
• Proficiency in general Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Experienced user in setting up and managing CDEs such as ProjectWise, BIM360, ACC and/or Synergy 12D.
• Be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and written skills.

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

You’ve got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible.