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Role description
Arcadis is growing its Civil Infrastructure business in Queensland, and we are seeking an experienced Design Manager – Roads to lead the successful delivery of major TMR projects and D&C; programs. This is a Level 9 leadership role suited to a high-performing individual who not only leads design delivery, but sets direction, mentors teams, and influences how infrastructure is delivered across Queensland.
Role accountabilities
As Design Manager – Roads, you will take accountability for the planning, coordination and successful delivery of design across major projects, ensuring outcomes that are safe, buildable, compliant and commercially sound.
You will
Lead design delivery across major road infrastructure projects (concept to detailed design)
Plan and manage design programmes, resources and multidisciplinary integration
Drive technical excellence across civil, drainage, structures, utilities and traffic disciplines
Ensure compliance with TMR standards, PAF processes and project criteria
Lead risk, optioneering and constructability workshops
Provide technical leadership and oversight of complex road design solutions
Work closely with Project Directors and Managers to ensure time, cost and quality outcomes
Oversee digital design delivery, including BIM and model-based coordination
Mentor and develop engineers and designers, strengthening team capability and succession
Support bids, proposals and client engagement to drive pipeline growth
Qualification & Experience
We are seeking a leader who combines
technical depth,



delivery excellence and commercial awareness
:
12+ years' experience in road / civil infrastructure design delivery
Demonstrated experience delivering TMR or equivalent transport authority projects
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams across all project stages
Strong understanding of TMR standards, PAF, and approval pathways
Experience managing design scope, programme, budget and risk
Ability to develop and deliver complex, non-standard technical solutions (L9 expectation)
Strong stakeholder management across clients, contractors and internal teams
Commercial acumen and experience supporting bids and work winning
Track record of mentoring, coaching and developing high-performing teams
Leadership at Level 9 (Arcadis)
Provide technical leadership beyond project level, influencing standards and best practice
Lead complex, high-risk design solutions and outcomes
Drive innovation in tools, processes and delivery methods
Contribute to the development of the broader road design capability
Be recognised as a technical leader within the discipline
Why this role stands out
Lead delivery of Queensland's critical transport infrastructure projects
Play a key role in growing Arcadis' QLD Civil Infrastructure business
Shape how design is delivered in D&C; and alliance environments
Build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
Step into a role with a clear pathway to Project Director or Technical Director
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
As an equal opportunity employer, we value and promote diversity at Arcadis and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Veterans and spouses are invited to apply.
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📌 Design Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Arcadis
📍 Brisbane