Design Manager - Power

Beca; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Beca’s Power team seeks an experienced Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design delivery across major power infrastructure projects in Australia. You will oversee design phases from concept to construction, coordinate with project managers, technical specialists, and clients to ensure integrated, robust outcomes.

You bring deep energy sector experience, strong design management capabilities, excellent communication, and a track record on large-scale infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the energy/power sector (e.g. transmission, substations, HV infrastructure, generation or renewables).
• Experience as a Design Manager, Design Lead, or similar on multi-disciplinary engineering projects is ideal.
• Strong understanding of design processes, inter-disciplinary coordination, problem-solving, design assurance, and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams across concept, preliminary, detailed design and construction stages.
• Manage design programs, budgets, risks, interfaces and quality processes.
• Provide technical guidance and drive decision making throughout all design stages.
• Work with clients, project managers and engineering leads to define design scope and deliverables.
• Facilitate design workshops, peer reviews and design assurance activities.
• Support bids and proposals, including defining design strategy and methodology.
• Contribute to growth and capability development of the Energy design community within Beca.

Skills

Design leadership

Interdisciplinary coordination

Stakeholder management

Quality management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

At Beca, we’re on a mission to shape a world that is cleaner, safer, more connected, and more resilient. As the energy sector rapidly transforms, we’re partnering with clients across Australia and the Asia-Pacific to deliver innovative solutions in transmission, distribution, generation, and renewable energy.We’re looking for an experienced Design Manager to join our Power team and play a key role in leading multi-disciplinary design delivery across major power infrastructure projects.The OpportunityAs a Design Manager, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of design phases across a portfolio of energy projects. You will work closely with project managers, technical specialists, and clients to ensure design outcomes are fully integrated, technically robust, and aligned with project objectives.You will be responsible for:Leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams across concept, preliminary, detailed design and construction stagesManaging design programs, budgets, risks, internal and external interfaces and quality processesProvide technical guidance and drive decision making throughout all stages of designWorking closely with clients, project managers and engineering leads to define design scope and deliverablesFacilitating design workshops, peer reviews and design assurance activitiesSupporting bids and proposals, including defining design strategy and methodologyContributing to the growth and capability development of the Energy design community within BecaAbout YouYou’re a collaborative and solutions-focused design leader who thrives in complex project environments. You bring a strong technical understanding of the power industry and a track record of successful design management on large-scale infrastructure projects.You will have:Significant experience working in the energy / power sector (e.g. transmission, distribution, substations, HV infrastructure, generation, or renewables)Experience as a Design Manager, Design Lead, or similar role on multi-disciplinary engineering projects is idealStrong understanding of engineering design processes, inter-disciplinary coordination, problem-solving, design assurance, and quality managementExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to navigate complex interfaces across disciplines, contractors, and clientsRelevant tertiary qualifications in engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or related)What’s in it for you?At Beca, you’ll be surrounded by people who believe in purpose, creativity, and delivering real impact. You’ll enjoy:Meaningful, nation-shaping work: Be part of major energy transition projects that support decarbonisation and secure Australia’s future energy systems.Flexible working that works for you: Choose how and where you work with hybrid options, additional leave benefits, and a genuine focus on wellbeing.Career development and growth: Access a wide range of learning pathways, mentoring, technical communities, and leadership development programs across the Beca Group.A supportive and inclusive culture: Join a team who celebrates diversity, encourages new ideas, and gives you the freedom to bring your whole self to work.Ready to Make a Difference?If you're excited by the opportunity to influence the future of the energy sector and lead design delivery on major power projects, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.