Senior Project Design Manager

TalentWeb | B Corp; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with STI & LTI incentive programs

Professional development and tailored career growth

Recognition and rewards programs

Central Sydney office location near major transport

Job summary

A leading property development group in Sydney is seeking an experienced Project Design Manager to oversee the design lifecycle of major mixed-use and high-density residential projects. This key leadership role involves bridging architecture, engineering, and construction teams to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in similar roles and tertiary qualifications in architecture, construction, or engineering. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in design or delivery of high-density residential projects.
• Strong technical understanding of Australian Standards and NCC.
• Expertise in managing design documentation and multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design from concept through delivery.
• Manage external consultants and multidisciplinary design inputs.
• Ensure alignment to program, cost, and quality outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

High attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualifications in architecture, construction, or engineering

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Project Design Manager – High-Density Residential & Mixed-Use

A leading and fast-growing property development group is seeking an experienced Project Design Manager to oversee the design lifecycle of major mixed-use and high-density residential projects. With a robust pipeline exceeding $5 billion, this is a key leadership role with impact from planning through to project delivery.

Reporting to the senior development team, you’ll coordinate external consultants and guide design outcomes that align with project timelines, budgets, and innovation goals. Your role will bridge architecture, engineering, and construction teams to ensure quality and buildability from early approvals through to construction completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate design from concept through delivery
• Manage external consultants and multidisciplinary design inputs
• Ensure alignment to program, cost, and quality outcomes
• Provide expert input across architecture, structure, and services
• Focus on value engineering, compliance, and design optimisation
• Oversee documentation standards and document control processes

What You’ll Bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in architecture, construction, or engineering
• 10+ years’ experience in design or delivery of high-density residential projects
• Strong technical understanding of Australian Standards and NCC
• Expertise in managing design documentation and multidisciplinary coordination
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder skills
• High attention to detail with a collaborative, solutions-driven mindset

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary with STI & LTI incentive programs
• Professional development and tailored career growth
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Central Sydney office location near major transport

Apply today for immediate interview.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

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