Senior Design Manager

Sedgman GmbH; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgman Prudentia in Australia is seeking a Senior Design Manager with hands-on experience on projects from concept to detailed design. You will lead multi‑discipline teams across mining, minerals processing, energy and chemicals, reporting to the Delivery Manager and guiding design from concept through to construction.

Key requirements include 15+ years of industry experience, leadership of project teams, and proficiency with design management processes and 3D/2D outputs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of industry experience in mining, minerals processing, energy, and chemicals.
• Experience leading multidiscipline project teams.
• Experience with conceptual through detailed design projects.
• Understanding of project budget and schedule and delivering engineering outputs.
• Proficiency with engineering and drafting management processes.
• Strong knowledge of 3D modelling and 2D design deliverables.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Understanding of Australian standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage Engineers/ Designers to issue documents and drawings to project team and stakeholders.
• Lead meetings and represent the Company in communications on project aspects.
• Develop or review project scope, budget, schedule, dependencies and constraints.
• Monitor and evaluate work of engineers and drafters to meet requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of design standards, systems and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Autonomy

3D modelling

2D design outputs

Australian standards knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

Established in 2014, Sedgman Prudentia delivers multi-discipline engineering services across all phases of projects from research and development, piloting, option selection or optimisation studies, feasibility studies, front-end engineering and detailed design, project implementation, operational readiness and commissioning support.

Sedgman Prudentia offers optimal practical solutions to Energy, Chemicals and Mineral Processing industries and is able to leverage Sedgman's capability and capacity to enhance our service offering to clients.

With office locations in Adelaide and Brisbane, join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in engineering and design solutions.

The Opportunity

Due to our sustained growth, we are currently seeking a Senior Design Manager with hands-on experience on projects ranging from conceptual studies to detailed design. These position reports directly to the Delivery Manager and involves working on a diverse array of projects across the Mineral Processing industry. You'll be involved in the entire design process, from concept to detailed design.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Engineers/ Designers to ensure authorisation and issue of documents and drawings to the project team, vendors, sub-consultants, statutory authorities and other as necessary.

Lead effective meetings and represent the Company in communications pertaining to broad aspects of the project.

Develop or review job/project/study, engineering, execution scope, budget, and schedule dependencies and constraints

Monitor and evaluate the work of engineers and drafting staff allocated to the project to ensure that their technical competence and performance meet requirements.

Support continuous improvement of design standards, systems and processes

About You

• 15+ years of industry experience in mining, minerals processing, energy, and chemicals.
• Leading multidiscipline project teams
• Experience with projects from conceptual design through to detailed engineering.
• Understanding of project budget, schedule and able to communicate engineering deliverable requirements
• Relevant Engineering degree or non-university degree/diploma
• Proficiency in the engineering and drafting management process tailored to the client and project phase requirements
• Strong knowledge in 3D modelling and 2D design deliverable outputs.
• Ability to work autonomously
• A strong understanding of relevant Australian standards.
• Career growth, Development and Reward:Work within multidisciplinary teams to expand your experience and capabilities and be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package.
• Work-life Balance and a Supportive Work Environment:Flexible arrangements and a collaborative workplace culture.
• Health and Wellbeing:Our safety and wellbeing app, Sonder, is available 24/7, offering comprehensive mental health support and work/life services to ensure you and your loved ones are cared for.
• Inclusive Culture:Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming workplace for all.