Lead Design Manager, Water Infrastructure

AECOM; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Extra annual leave (up to 6 weeks)

Volunteer leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM in Perth, WA is seeking a Design Manager for our Water Infrastructure team, based in the office with hybrid work options. You will lead multidisciplinary water infrastructure design, oversee concept through construction, and coordinate with clients, project managers, and teams to ensure high-quality delivery.

The role focuses on managing scope, programmes, budgets, and technical outputs across water and wastewater projects, with mentoring responsibilities and participation in bids and

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering water infrastructure projects including pipes, pumps or treatment systems.
• Proven ability to manage scope, programme, budgets and technical outputs.
• Strong communication and collaboration with contractors, clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary water infrastructure design across major projects.
• Manage scope, programme, resources, budgets and technical outputs to meet quality, time and compliance requirements.
• Provide design leadership across all disciplines from concept through to construction.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to resolve issues and align technical and commercial outcomes.
• Mentor team members and contribute to bids and methodologies.

Skills

Water infrastructure design

Project leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

AECOM in Perth, WA is seeking a Design Manager for our Water Infrastructure team, based in the office with hybrid work options. You will lead multidisciplinary water infrastructure design, oversee concept through construction, and coordinate with clients, project managers, and teams to ensure high-quality delivery.

The role focuses on managing scope, programmes, budgets, and technical outputs across water and wastewater projects, with mentoring responsibilities and participation in bids and