Design Manager
Design and Build Recruitment are currently working with one of Australia's largest commercial building contractors to find a Design Manager. You will play a critical role in leading the design and delivery of major commercial projects.As the Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process across a portfolio of commercial projects — from early concept and planning through to delivery. You’ll work closely with clients, architects, consultants and internal project teams to ensure design outcomes meet quality, budget, program and sustainability objectives.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the design process across multiple complex commercial projects.
- Coordinate and manage design consultants, ensuring compliance with brief, codes, and buildability.
- Act as the key liaison between client, consultants and internal project team on all design matters.
- Identify design risks, provide technical advice, and offer innovative, cost-effective solutions.
- Work closely with estimating, delivery and site teams to align design with construction methodology and program.
- Drive a collaborative, solutions-focused culture across all stakeholders.
About You
- Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager on commercial building projects (health, education, institutional, mixed-use, or similar).
- A solid understanding of construction methodology, D&C contracts, and statutory/regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to lead, mentor and inspire others.
- A proactive, collaborative approach with a focus on buildability, value and quality.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in construction, architecture, engineering or similar.
For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients please contact Emily Godward on 0423 923 628 or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.
