Design Manager, Infrastructure & Client Lead

Acciona; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Design leadership

Mentor engineers

Career development

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Design Manager to lead the Adelaide design management team, reporting to the Senior Design Manager. You will oversee all aspects of design management, including technical design review, cost planning, consultant management, and coordination with clients, suppliers, and local experts.

The role offers broad scope and direct client exposure on major infrastructure projects. You will mentor junior engineers, drive cross-disciplinary collaboration, and ensure constructability and

Qualifications

• Experience in design management for major infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage consultants and temporary works.
• Understanding of Australian engineering standards and practices.
• Construction experience is advantageous.

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

Client liaison

Cost planning

Temporary works

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil/Structural)

Job description

ACCIONA is seeking a Design Manager to lead the Adelaide design management team, reporting to the Senior Design Manager. You will oversee all aspects of design management, including technical design review, cost planning, consultant management, and coordination with clients, suppliers, and local experts.

The role offers broad scope and direct client exposure on major infrastructure projects. You will mentor junior engineers, drive cross-disciplinary collaboration, and ensure constructability and