Design Manager - Lead High-Value, Multi-Sector Projects

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking a Design Manager in Sydney to lead design delivery for major projects from inception to completion. You will liaise with clients, the design team and consultants, coordinating documentation and ensuring timely services applications.

Responsibilities include running design meetings, managing consultants, and supporting construction with design queries, while maintaining strong client relationships across $100M+ projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or similar.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in a Design Management role.
• Experience with ECI and tender phases, plus construction & delivery.
• Strong focus on value engineering and buildability.
• Experience in managing time, cost and scope for projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery from inception to construction completion.
• Select and engage consultants; coordinate documentation.
• Run design meetings and action follow-ups with consultants.
• Ensure services applications are lodged by consultants.
• Hand over docs to construction team and support on design queries.
• Manage client relationships throughout design and delivery.

Skills

Design management

Client liaison

Consultant coordination

Value engineering

Project management

ECI experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking a Design Manager in Sydney to lead design delivery for major projects from inception to completion. You will liaise with clients, the design team and consultants, coordinating documentation and ensuring timely services applications.

Responsibilities include running design meetings, managing consultants, and supporting construction with design queries, while maintaining strong client relationships across $100M+ projects.