Senior Design Manager, Building Services

Aurecon Group; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 3,537,735 - 5,306,603; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering firm is looking for a Senior Design Manager in Manila to oversee the comprehensive management of multidisciplinary building design projects. You will require over 10 years of experience in managing complex projects and need to demonstrate leadership in design integration and stakeholder engagement. Proficiency in digital design tools and a relevant engineering or architecture degree is essential for this position. The firm offers a hybrid work model and emphasizes innovation and sustainability in its operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in building design and delivery in consulting engineering.
• Proven track record as Design Manager, Lead Engineer or Discipline Lead.
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary building design.
• Experience with planning and managing design delivery programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and coordination of the design team.
• Deliver coherent and buildable design solutions.
• Manage client relationships and stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and standards.

Skills

Design Leadership & Integration

Project & Delivery Management

Client & Stakeholder Management

Technical Governance, Quality & Innovation

Commercial Management & Risk

People Leadership & Team Development

Health, Safety, Sustainability & ESG

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture / Building Design

Tools

BIM

Model coordination platforms

Document control systems

Job description

.Senior Design Manager, Building Services page is loaded## Senior Design Manager, Building Servicesremote type: Hybridlocations: Manilatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R31627**Just imagine your future with us…**Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust, and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.The Senior Design Manager – Buildings is accountable for the **end-to-end management of multi-disciplinary building design** on complex projects, from early definition through to delivery and handover.This role provides overall direction and coordination of the design team (across Perth, Manila and other locations), ensuring that scope, quality, time, and commercial targets are met, and that design outcomes align with client expectations, statutory requirements, and Aurecon’s standards for technical excellence and innovation.The Senior Design Manager is a key client-facing leader, integrating inputs from the various building services disciplines (mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, fire, vertical transportation, etc.) and other disciplines to deliver coherent, buildable and safe design solutions.**Here are some of the key things you will do to ‘bring ideas to life’:*** Design Leadership & Integration* Project & Delivery Management* Client & Stakeholder Management* Technical Governance, Quality & Innovation* Commercial Management & Risk* People Leadership & Team Development* Business Development & Market Positioning* Health, Safety, Sustainability & ESG* Significant experience (typically **10+ years**) in building design and delivery within consulting engineering, architectural or contractor environments.* Proven track record acting as **Design Manager, Lead Engineer or Discipline Lead** on medium to large and/or complex building projects (e.g. health, commercial, education, transport, defence, industrial or similar).* Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary building design, with a core background in a relevant discipline such as mechanical, electrical, fire, hydraulics or structural engineering.* Demonstrated experience planning and managing design delivery programs, resources and interfaces.* Proficiency with contemporary digital design and coordination tools (BIM, model coordination platforms, collaboration environments) and a good grasp of document control requirements.* Solid commercial acumen – understanding of fee structures, budgets, risk allocation, and variations in a professional services context.**Essential*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, fire, building services, structural or related) or Architecture / Building Design.* Extensive relevant professional experience in building projects.**Desirable*** Chartered / Registered Engineer (e.g. CPEng, NER, RPEQ) or equivalent, or eligible and actively working towards this.* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. Engineers Australia, CIBSE, IES, AIA or similar).* Formal training in project management, design management or leadership (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, or similar).Our**Aurecon Attributes** define our way of being – they are a collection of qualities that makes us who we are. Individually and collectively, they unleash the true power of Aurecon, they make us stand out from the crowd and are critical to our success. We don’t expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you. To find out what your key attribute is, take the test here .Headquartered in Australia, Aurecon is one of the leading international engineering, design and advisory company that brings vital engineering experience, technical capabilities, and design expertise to an extensive range of markets.Over the last 85 years, our team of more than 7,800 experts located in 11 locations across the globe have collaborated with our clients and partners to reimagine, shape and engineer clever, innovative and sustainable solutions to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges.In Asia, where the region is undergoing rapid transformation in areas of sustainability, digital and infrastructure, we lead by being innovative, flexible and nimble. We embrace design-led thinking – an approach that is guided by digital engineering, the user experience and sustainability – ensuring that the work we do is future ready and leaves a legacy for the next generation.Think engineering. Think again.## **Our purpose is bringing ideas to life.**.