Design Manager — Lead Design & Delivery for Construction

Q Design + Construct; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team culture

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary package

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Q Design + Construct is looking for an experienced Design Manager to join our Pre-Construction team in Australia. This role involves leading the design function across projects, ensuring compliance and constructability while driving innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in design management and a strong understanding of Australian building codes. We offer a supportive work environment with career development opportunities and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in design management within construction.
• Proven experience in delivering projects up to ~$75M.
• Strong knowledge of Australian building codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review design team outputs.
• Oversee consultant selection and engagement.
• Manage design processes from concept to documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions.
• Liaise with clients building strong relationships.

Skills

Design management

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Excel

Bluebeam

PDF editing/mark-up software

Job description

Q Design + Construct is looking for an experienced Design Manager to join our Pre-Construction team in Australia. This role involves leading the design function across projects, ensuring compliance and constructability while driving innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in design management and a strong understanding of Australian building codes. We offer a supportive work environment with career development opportunities and a competitive salary package.