Design Manager- Power Systems

NTP Talent; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NTP Talent in Newcastle, NSW is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead a small team of Electrical Engineers across high‑voltage design and infrastructure projects for heavy industry, utilities and mining.

You will deliver end‑to‑end project management from concept through tender to completion, coordinating design, commercial oversight, tendering and client engagement while controlling timelines, budgets and quality.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end project management of electrical projects across concept through delivery.
• Tendering, client engagement and design coordination throughout project lifecycle.
• Oversee major electrical projects, driving delivery within timelines, budgets and quality expectations.

Job description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced project environment and are comfortable managing multiple electrical projects from concept through to delivery?

About the role

Due to an exciting period of project growth, we are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our client’s team in Newcastle.

Leading a small team of Electrical Engineers, you will bridge the gap between design and delivery across a diverse portfolio of complex power systems, high‑voltage designs, and specialised infrastructure solutions for heavy industry, utilities, and mining clients.

This multifaceted role offers exceptional variety, combining end‑to‑end project management, commercial oversight, tendering, client engagement, and design coordination.

You will oversee major electrical projects from concept and tender through to completion, driving successful delivery while managing timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.

The environment is highly supportive and collaborative, providing an ideal setting to refine your commercial acumen while maintaining a strong technical focus.

The business

The business delivers high‑voltage design, power systems and specialised infrastructure solutions across heavy industry, utilities and mining.

They’re known for their hands‑on leadership and strong technical focus, partnering with tier‑one energy and industrial clients on complex projects from initial concept through to final commissioning.

What you bring

Ideally, you will be a degree‑qualified Electrical Engineer with proven project and commercial management experience in large‑scale electrical environments.

You possess solid technical knowledge of electrical systems, outstanding client‑facing skills, and a strong track record of steering complex projects through every stage of the lifecycle