Job Description
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to join a dynamic engineering consultancy?
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Paragon Engineering is seeking a proactive and organised individual to act as a key interface between our internal design teams and external stakeholders. This role requires someone with strong organisational skills, a deep understanding of basic design principles, and experience coordinating across interdisciplinary teams such as geotechnical, drafting, and structural design.
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About Paragon:
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We are a Specialist Engineering Consultancy Firm operating across Australia and servicing the infrastructure and building sectors with a focus on structural design for ground structures, foundations, shoring & temporary structures and structural assessment of bridges & associated infrastructure assets. Our client base includes local authorities, infrastructure asset managers and construction companies. We provide a range of services from structural & geotechnical design, infrastructure asset condition assessment; project management; structural & vibration monitoring.
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As a key player in this specialist engineering consulting field, we are well-established and committed to delivering high-quality designs for ground structures, bridges, and other infrastructure projects.
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Our progressive mindset and employee-oriented culture set us apart. Deep thinking and creativity are a part of each of our projects and we provide a work environment that encourages self-improvement, diversity, teamwork, autonomy and innovation. Working times are flexible, and you will work with a positive team where your efforts will be valued and your voice will be heard.




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The Role:
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Due to continued growth, we are searching for a Design Manager to join our team in a newly created role—offering the opportunity to shape internal systems, streamline processes, and make an impact on project delivery.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Liaisebetween internal teams (design, geotechnical, structural) andexternal stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, anddeliverables and ensure that client requirements are translatedinto designs.
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Coordinateproject schedules and track progress, ensuring adherence todelivery timelines as well as attending project meetings andproviding updates on project milestones.
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Conductinspections and assessments of infrastructure assets, includingbridges and wastewater facilities, ensuring compliance withrelevant regulations and standards.
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Preparedetailed inspection/condition assessment reports, analysis, andrecommendations based on findings.
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Overseecontrol of all project documents, including sharing emails,progress reports and technical documentation.
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Monitorproject budgets and invoicing, reporting on financial performanceto ensure alignment with project goals.
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Assistwith project compliance and quality assurance across various disciplines.




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Requirements
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About You
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Tobe considered for the role, you must have
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4+years of experience as a Project Engineer or Co-ordinator withina design office or consultancy environment within Australia,preferably involving infrastructure assets and/ormultidisciplinary projects. More experienced candidates areencouraged to apply.
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Adegree in Civil/Structural Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia.
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Strongknowledge of basic design principles, especially in structuraland/or geotechnical projects.
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Excellentcommunication skills, with the ability to facilitate effectivecommunication among project teams, clients, and externalstakeholders to ensure alignment and stakeholder satisfaction.
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Strongorganisational and switchtasking abilities, ensuring that allproject documentation is up-to-date and deadlines are met.
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Demonstratedproblem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressingtechnical challenges.
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Strongtechnical reporting skills as well as knowledge of Engineeringand Drafting software
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Proficiencyin MS Office, including Word, Excel, and project management software.
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Why Join Us?
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Opportunities for career progression and the ability to shape our Project Management department.
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Market-competitive salary, CPD sponsorship, and performance-based bonuses.
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A cooperative, adaptable work environment that values creativity and innovation.
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A progressive, employee-oriented culture that encourages self-improvement, diversity and autonomy.

📌 Design Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Paragon Engineering
📍 New South Wales