Design Manager - Tier 1/2 Head Contractor (High-Rise SYD)

Select Aust Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Iconic high-rise projects

Tier-one pipeline with long-term job

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Design Manager for a premier Australian Head Contractor in Sydney. You will own design delivery from concept through construction, coordinating with architects, engineers, and on-site teams under the NSW DBP Act framework.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will drive construct-ability, value engineering, and regulatory compliance, focusing on delivering high-density residential and mixed-use towers across Sydney.

Qualifications

• Must have direct experience with Australian Tier 1 or Tier 2 head contractors.
• Experience delivering high-rise residential or mixed-use towers in Australia.
• Strong knowledge of NCC/BCA, NSW DBP Act compliance and related standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead external consultant teams through design delivery from concept to construction.
• Drive construct-ability, value engineering and design coordination with on-site teams.
• Align design with budget and safeguard project margins.
• Support RFIs, D&C packages, and regulatory approvals (DA, CC, OC).
• Ensure compliance with NCC/BCA and NSW DBP Act requirements.

Skills

Head Contractor Experience

High-Rise Residential Track Record

Technical & Legislative Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Education

Architecture

Construction Management

Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Randstad is seeking a Design Manager for a premier Australian Head Contractor in Sydney. You will own design delivery from concept through construction, coordinating with architects, engineers, and on-site teams under the NSW DBP Act framework.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will drive construct-ability, value engineering, and regulatory compliance, focusing on delivering high-density residential and mixed-use towers across Sydney.