Senior Design Manager

Georgiou Perth, Western Australia, Australia Senior Design Manager Building Team Why Join Georgiou A STRABAG Company Georgiou is seeking a Senior Design Manager with relevant Engineering or Architectural qualifications and experience to join our Building team. At Georgiou - now proudly part of STRABAG SE, youll join a business where local expertise meets global opportunity. For nearly 50 years, weve built Australias infrastructure and our reputation for being the best people to work with. With Georgious local knowledge and experience and STRABAGs forwardthinking innovation, were delivering projects that connect communities, develop people, and set new industry benchmarks, all while staying true to the culture and values that make Georgiou unique. Why Youll Love Working Here Build impact that lasts work on iconic projects shaping Australian communities. Grow without limits access worldclass training, mentoring, and career pathways across Australia and STRABAGs global network. Flexibility that works for you enjoy wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, and support to help you stay connected to life beyond work. Belong and be supported inclusive facilities like free hygiene products, parental and prayer rooms, and wellbeing programs. A culture that cares our values of Care, Integrity, and Excellence guide everything we do. Reward for your work competitive packages, annual reviews, and access to the Georgiou Perks discounts platform. About The Role This head office role includes the management of Design Managers and the implementation of good practice design throughout the building business. The role will ensure all processes are efficiently executed and in line with client requirements and expectations, while constantly identifying areas where advantages can be gained for Georgiou from a cost, time or quality perspective. You Will Be Trusted To Provide input and advice during project feasibility phase on potential approval, design, or construction issues and the most efficient form of construction. Identify potential issues of design on programme and cost. Define and manage the development of the clients design brief, if required, and/or prepare reverse design briefs as necessary. Actively participate in the engagement of the consultant design team including defining deliverables, scopes of services, commercial terms, negotiation of fees and timelines. Lead and manage the consultant design team throughout the project life cycle and maintain consultant fees within project budget. Manage the development and review of drawings, plans and other engineering data. Lead the design coordination for each discipline. Manage the design to ensure the cost plan or project feasibility is not exceeded, including liaison with the estimating team to progressively check costs as the design develops and reporting back to the client or project manager. Proactively communicate with the client/developer to ensure the design is in accordance with expectations and the design brief and to facilitate design presentations at agreed milestones. Develop, implement and manage a Design Management Plan (DMP) for each D&C tender and project. Contribute to project risk and opportunity assessment. Your Skills And Experience Demonstrated experience as a Design Manager in the commercial building construction industry on projects >$50m. Australian based D&C project experience encompassing hospital and multiunit residential from conceptual design to construction highly regarded. 10+ years current experience working in a similar role. An excellent team player. Demonstrated success managing and ensuring project delivery in line with client requirements and expectations. Strong communication skills and the ability to drive project design outcomes. Early Contractor Involvement projects experience essential. Relevant Engineering or Architectural Degree. Valid Construction Safety Awareness Card. NABERS or Greenstar training and accreditation highly regarded. If you share our values, are driven by teamwork and innovation, and are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. Apply online. Were committed to building a diverse and inclusive team: We welcome applicants of all cultures, backgrounds and identities; people with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and current or former members of the Australian Defence Force, including veterans and reservists. We are proud to be endorsed by Work 180 as a great place for women to work. Job Details Seniority level: MidSenior level Employment type: Fulltime Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industry: Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-11-16