Design Manager - Civil Infra: Lead Design & Client Liaison

Acciona S.A; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA delivers complex, large-scale infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand. In Adelaide, the Design Manager leads all aspects of design management, including technical review, cost planning, consultant management, and client interface.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with local experts, suppliers and consultants, and address constructability and design flaws across major projects. This role offers broad scope, direct client exposure and clear pathways for professional

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Design management

Consultant management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Structural preferred)

Job description

ACCIONA delivers complex, large-scale infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand. In Adelaide, the Design Manager leads all aspects of design management, including technical review, cost planning, consultant management, and client interface.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with local experts, suppliers and consultants, and address constructability and design flaws across major projects. This role offers broad scope, direct client exposure and clear pathways for professional