Design Manager | Luxury Apartments

ESE Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & upskilling

Internal promotion

Mentorship

Stable management team

Job summary

ESE Recruitment is seeking a Design Manager for a prestigious Melbourne portfolio of luxury apartments. With a 400+ million project value and 60+ levels, the role offers career advancement, stability, and the chance to shape the project from the ground up.

You will lead design on a flagship high-rise, work with experienced teams, and enjoy a supportive management culture, streamlined processes, and long-term opportunities within a 20+ year established builder.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of local experience on commercial/multi-residential projects.
• Relevant construction tertiary qualification.
• Autonomous, reliable, and detail-oriented.
• Stable career history.
• Driven, energetic, passionate and hard-working.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Skills

Local experience on commercial/multi‑n

Autonomous

Reliable

Detail‑oriented

Excellent communication

Team‑oriented

Driven

Education

Construction tertiary qualification

Job description

20+ year established builder seeks Design Manager for prestigious $400mil+ portfolio of Luxury Apartments. Excellent opportunity for career advancement and long-term stability.

Project Highlights:

$400mil+ Luxury Apartments. 60+ levels with Sky Bar. Rooftop terrace, gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and plunge pool.

Flagship project for renowned high calibre client

Easy access via public transport with parking available.

Brand new project, starting in the new year —opportunity to get in early & shape it from the ground up.

3+ year project with a full pipeline of future work.

Company Perks:

Established 20+ year business.

Diverse portfolio of successful projects in the High Rise Apartment, Office, Hotel & Mixed Use sectors.

Flat management structure, open door mentality, always easily contactable

Stable, approachable Senior Management team with over 10 years in business.

Reputation for high-quality builds, often delivered ahead of time.

Strong cash flow, invoices always paid on time.

Tight relationships with repeat Subcontractors, Consultants and Clients.

Unionised business with excellent IR.

Supportive team environment, from Directors, to Management to Project staff.

Streamlined processes—no admin for the sake of admin.

Family-orientated, no-fuss, builder's-builder type of culture.

Regular reviews and rewards for valued employees.

Long-term staff retention (many 10+ year team members).

Known for being a great training ground for learning, mentoring and upskilling.

Known for promoting staff from within, many success stories of Senior Management coming from humble beginnings on site.

Ideal Candidate:

3+ years of local experience on commercial/multi-residential projects.

Relevant construction tertiary qualification.

Autonomous, reliable, and detail-oriented.

Stable career history.

Driven, energetic, passionate, and hard-working.

Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Seeking long-term engagement and career growth.