We currently have an opportunity for a Design Manager to join our team. This position is key members of the New Energy team, responsible to manage the Engineering and Design inputs as part of the business units projects that are in the development and design phase.
Beyond the day-to-day responsibilities, you will ensure that design requirements are identified, services are procured (internal and external) and to provide industry leading delivery of design and design management to the highest standards across the Infrastructure Projects division.
What you’ll bring
Electrical or other relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering.Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) preferable.A proven track record of Design Management on Design and Construct Contracts, specifically structured design phases.Strong background as a Design or Senior Engineering Manager for a major construction business or a similar role.Demonstrated understanding of building technology and construction methodologies as an essential element of building design.Strong Environmentally Sustainable Design and Innovation and Technology credentials including an understanding of the NCC and Australian Standards.
More than anything, you’ll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit and our clients.
Why work for us?
Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:
Training and development to support your career. Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business. Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.
This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
The role has a broad remit, with key responsibilities outlined below:
Ensure Designs and Engineering inputs are delivered to the correct quality, on time and to budget across tenders and throughout project delivery.Assist with annual budgeting process. Work with Renewables Technical Manager to complete quarterly forecasting.Mentor colleagues to ensure a culture of inclusivity, diversity and employee development.Assist in providing suitable resources, input and support to ensure innovative and robust engineering solutions which create a clear commercial advantage to bid teams. Continue development of ZEB conversion projects with Concept Design/ECI involvement.Work closely with Project Managers and other project engineering staff to ensure effective integration of Design Management Services with operational teams.Leadership, coordination and management of Engineering and Design teams across the Zero Emissions Bus Industry and structured design phases of projects.