Design Manager (Mechanical)

Marble Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Marble Group in Brisbane is seeking a Mechanical Design Manager to oversee the design function and support expansion into Design & Construct projects. You will coordinate internal engineers and external design consultancies to ensure successful project delivery.

The role suits an established Mechanical Design Engineer seeking autonomy or a project engineer aiming to move into a leadership position, with ownership of design management processes.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualification with HVAC/building services experience.
• Experience in mechanical design management, ideally in a D&C contracting environment.
• Proven ability to coordinate consultants, engineers and project stakeholders.
• Strong technical understanding of commercial mechanical services.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mechanical design process from tender and concept through to construction.
• Oversee two existing engineers and coordinate external design consultancies.
• Manage design programmes, deliverables and technical documentation.
• Review designs for constructability, compliance and value engineering opportunities.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, estimators and project delivery teams.
• Develop design management processes to support growing D&C capabilities.

Skills

HVAC experience

Design management

Consultant coordination

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Mechanical Design Manager - HVAC / Building Services

Brisbane / Gold Coast | Up to $200,000 + Super

An established mechanical services contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Manager to oversee its design function and support the business's expansion into Design & Construct (D&C) projects.

Working closely with senior management, you will take ownership of the design management process, coordinating internal engineering resources and external design consultancies to ensure successful project delivery.

If you are an established Mechanical Design Engineer looking to move out of consultancy, a project engineer looking for autonomy, or a gun design manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the mechanical design process from tender and concept through to construction.
• Oversee two existing engineers and coordinate external design consultancies.
• Manage design programmes, deliverables and technical documentation.
• Review designs for constructability, compliance and value engineering opportunities.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, estimators and project delivery teams.
• Develop design management processes to support the company's growing D&C capabilities.

About You:

• Mechanical engineering qualification with strong HVAC/building services experience.
• Experience in mechanical design management, ideally within a D&C contracting environment.
• Proven ability to coordinate consultants, engineers and project stakeholders.
• Strong technical understanding of commercial mechanical services.
• Commercially minded, organised and confident managing the design process independently.