Senior Design Manager – Class 2 Remedial & Refurbishment

JRG Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/Car allowance

Phone and laptop

Permanent full-time position

Homebush-based Sydney office

Job summary

JRG Recruitment is seeking an experienced Design Manager for our client, a leading Class 2 remedial builder in Sydney. Based at the Homebush office, you will lead design coordination and technical input across multiple complex remedial projects, ensuring practical, buildable, compliant designs and proactive issue resolution throughout the construction lifecycle.

The role offers a senior level opportunity to influence design delivery, work with Project Managers, engineers and clients, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Construction Management / Building / Construction / Structural Engineering or similar.
• Experience coordinating engineers, architects, consultants and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of Australian Standards, NCC and construction compliance.
• Proven experience managing or coordinating the design process for remedial building projects.
• Ability to review and interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process across multiple Class 2 remedial building projects.
• Manage design consultants, engineers, architects and specialist subcontractors.
• Review and coordinate design documentation, drawings and specifications.
• Ensure designs are practical, buildable and aligned with project requirements.
• Coordinate design changes, RFIs, technical queries and approvals.
• Identify and resolve design issues before they impact construction.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, Estimators and clients.
• Review project scope and identify design, constructability and compliance risks.
• Monitor design deliverables, programmes and key project milestones.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, NCC and project requirements.
• Assist with value engineering and identifying cost-effective design solutions.
• Support tendering, estimating and pre-construction activities where required.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical and design support throughout the construction lifecycle.

Education

Bachelor of Construction Management / Building / Construction / Structural Engineering or similar

Job description

JRG Recruitment is seeking an experienced Design Manager for our client, a leading Class 2 remedial builder in Sydney. Based at the Homebush office, you will lead design coordination and technical input across multiple complex remedial projects, ensuring practical, buildable, compliant designs and proactive issue resolution throughout the construction lifecycle.

The role offers a senior level opportunity to influence design delivery, work with Project Managers, engineers and clients, and drive