Design Manager

Corporacion Acciona Eolica SL; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Bonus Incentive Scheme

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Design Manager to oversee the development and delivery of concept designs for a major New Zealand transport infrastructure project. You will ensure alignment with tender goals, manage design scope and budget, and support value engineering, risk management, and client approvals.

You will lead multidisciplinary design teams, coordinate with consultants, and maintain strong communication with authorities to secure approvals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management.
• Experience delivering complex design-and-construct (D&C) projects.
• Track record managing multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of design management and construction methods.
• Skilled communicator across stakeholder and consultant groups.

Responsibilities

• Direct development and delivery of concept designs.
• Control design scope, budget and program.
• Manage consultant agreements and commercial performance.
• Identify design gaps and risks, and elevate to stakeholders.
• Coordinate design changes and resource allocation.
• Engage clients and authorities to secure design approvals.
• Champion safety in design and constructability outcomes.

Skills

Engineering degree

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Design management

Constructability and safety

Education

Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management

Job description

Infrastructure Auckland 2026-07-28

Job Description

Benefits

• Access mentoring and structured career development pathways
• Competitive salary in line with experience + Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

Project Info

Join ACCIONA and be part of a team delivering one of New Zealand's most significant transport infrastructure projects. The Northland Corridor Warkworth to Te Hana - Ara Tūhono project will enhance connectivity, improve safety and support regional growth, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

About Opportunity

As Design Manager, you will oversee the development and delivery of concept designs, keeping them aligned with project and tender goals for time, cost, safety, constructability and quality. Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, you will control the design scope and budget, support value engineering and risk management, and act as the key point of contact between ACCIONA personnel and design consultants. You will manage the commercial and technical interface with consultants and help secure design approvals from clients and authorities.

Key Accountabilities

• Direct development and delivery of concept designs
• Control design scope, budget and program
• Manage consultant agreements and commercial performance
• Identify design gaps and risks, and elevate to stakeholders
• Coordinate design changes and resource allocation
• Engage clients and authorities to secure design approvals
• Champion safety in design and constructability outcomes

Required Skills and Competencies

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• Experience delivering complex design-and-construct (D&C) projects
• Track record managing multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong understanding of design management and construction methods
• Skilled communicator across stakeholder and consultant groups

Why join us?

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

Applicants must be a New Zealand Resident/Citizen or hold appropriate work rights to work in New Zealand.