Design Manager – Client Side – Utilities

Amida Group; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

5 weeks of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Focus on wellbeing and mental health

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A leading utilities management company in Canberra is seeking a Utilities Design Manager / Project Manager to manage critical infrastructure projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, strong project management experience, and a commitment to safety and quality. This full-time position offers flexible work arrangements, competitive pay, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Proven experience in project management, particularly in utilities infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of utility management, construction processes, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee utilities risks, manage relationships with utility companies, and optimise projects.
• Lead utilities risk management and establish mitigation measures.
• Provide tender support and build relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Director - Australia at Amida Recruitment Ltd. This is a permanent full-time position offering challenging work, potential for career progression, flexible working arrangements, and a competitive remuneration package. Our client is a renowned utilities management and design organisation operating across multiple states, specialising in utilities design, construction management, electrical engineering and digital engineering in both traditional and renewable sectors.

As a Utilities Design Manager / Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the management and delivery of critical utilities infrastructure projects. You will oversee utilities risks, manage relationships with utility companies, and optimise time and cost positions.

Responsibilities

• Management and Oversight of Utilities: Collaborate with cross-functional client teams to integrate utilities strategies across packages and contracts; provide general support for utility-related issues; conduct SME reviews on utility-related design submissions; coordinate utility designers, surveyors and Utilities Digital Engineers to manage the utility scope; manage delivery of utilities site investigations and early works packages; identify opportunities for time and cost improvements; escalate utilities issues to senior management to mitigate risks; prepare and present regular reports on utilities risks to package/project senior leadership; support Utilities Project Managers in leadership and professional development.
• Risk Mitigation and Strategy: Lead utilities risk management, ensure timely resolution and efficient delivery; identify significant risks and work with the utilities team and owners to establish mitigation measures; collaborate with senior management to identify key risks and develop mitigating strategies to minimise delays and cost escalation.
• Collaboration, Support & Business Development: Provide tender support and coordination for various tender packages including preparation of tender documentation; build and maintain relationships with clients, utility owners, authorities, local councils and state government; work with the wider utilities team through open communication; foster client relationships to identify opportunities and support winning new work through input to tender submissions, meetings, presentations, and reviews of tender documentation and designs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Proven experience in project management, particularly in utilities infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of utility management, construction processes, and risk mitigation.

Company Attributes

• Join a rapidly expanding company with a reputation for excellence.
• Work closely with an experienced leadership team that values new ideas and innovation.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive remuneration and 5 weeks of annual leave per year.
• Active focus on wellbeing, mental health and mindfulness at work.
• Be part of a dynamic, supportive team and a great workplace culture.

To apply, click “Apply” to submit your resume or contact the recruiting team for more information.

Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia