Multidisciplinary Design & Project Manager

WGA; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development programs

Work180 endorsed workplace

Job summary

WGA is seeking a Design/Project Manager to join our Newcastle office. You will oversee internal design deliverables across multiple disciplines, ensuring high-quality outputs and favourable commercial outcomes.

The role requires a proactive, collaborative mindset to work with multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong client relationships. You will bring 7+ years’ engineering experience, demonstrated project delivery from concept to final deliverables, and a solid grounding in project

Qualifications

• Engineering and/or project management qualification required.
• 7+ years in engineering environment.
• Experience in Defence, Energy, Ports & Marine and/or Resources projects preferred.
• Experience managing design from concept to deliverables.
• Strong PM principles and financial awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Registration with Engineers Australia or equivalent highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal design deliverables across multiple disciplines.
• Ensure high-quality delivery and exceptional commercial outcomes.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and build strong client relationships.
• Develop business opportunities where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering qualification

Project management qualification

Job description

WGA is seeking a Design/Project Manager to join our Newcastle office. You will oversee internal design deliverables across multiple disciplines, ensuring high-quality outputs and favourable commercial outcomes.

The role requires a proactive, collaborative mindset to work with multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong client relationships. You will bring 7+ years’ engineering experience, demonstrated project delivery from concept to final deliverables, and a solid grounding in project