Job Description
An established architectural and design practice is seeking a Design Manager to oversee the design and delivery of major commercial, industrial and retail developments.
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This is a client-side design management position rather than a traditional architectural role. You will represent the client's interests, manage the consultant team and ensure the design remains commercially viable, coordinated and aligned with the project brief.
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The Role
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You will work closely with clients, internal architects, engineers, contractors and specialist consultants, managing projects from early design through approvals, documentation and construction.
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Responsibilities will include:
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Managing the complete design process on behalf of the client
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Acting as the main point of contact between the client and consultant team
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Establishing project briefs, design programs and consultant deliverables
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Appointing, coordinating and managing architects, engineers and specialist consultants
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Chairing design meetings and driving actions through to completion
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Reviewing design documentation for quality, coordination and compliance
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Ensuring the design meets the client's operational, commercial and development objectives
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Managing design risks, approvals, budgets and program requirements
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Identifying buildability issues and coordinating practical solutions
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Managing design changes throughout documentation and construction
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Reporting clearly to clients on progress, risks and key decisions
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Supporting the project team during tendering and construction
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About You
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Experience managing the design and delivery of large commercial, industrial or retail projects
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A background in architecture, construction, development or project management
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Solid experience managing clients and multidisciplinary consultant teams
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A solid understanding of design development, planning, approvals and construction documentation
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The ability to balance design quality with cost
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Strong commercial awareness and problem‐solving skills
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Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills
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The confidence to lead meetings, challenge consultants and drive decisions
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Relevant qualifications in architecture
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The Opportunity
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This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional architectural delivery and take greater ownership of the overall design management process.
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You will work directly with clients, influence major project decisions and manage experienced consultant teams across substantial commercial, industrial and retail developments.
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📌 Design Manager (Architecture) (New South Wales)
🏢 Kappa Executive Search
📍 New South Wales