Senior Design Manager - Renewables & Grid Projects

Arcadis; Queensland; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our Renewables team in Australia. You will lead multi-disciplinary design delivery across utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, and related transmission projects, ensuring quality, budget and schedule adherence.

You will manage design scope, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and provide technical guidance to ensure successful project outcomes while maintaining safety and compliance across complex renewables programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in major renewable design projects.
• Proven track record delivering complex design across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication with clients, regulators and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary design teams from feasibility to construction support.
• Translate client requirements into delivery strategy and schedule.
• Ensure design quality, safety, and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with external consultants and project stakeholders.
• Guide design decisions and manage change across the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Project management

Design leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Renewables delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our Renewables team in Australia. You will lead multi-disciplinary design delivery across utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, and related transmission projects, ensuring quality, budget and schedule adherence.

You will manage design scope, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and provide technical guidance to ensure successful project outcomes while maintaining safety and compliance across complex renewables programs.