Job Description
The Design Manager is responsible for leading the design management function across major construction and development projects, ensuring design excellence from project inception through to completion.
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Working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders, this role drives the successful delivery of high-quality, commercially viable and innovative design solutions. As a senior leader within the business, the Design Manager provides strategic direction to the design team while contributing to business planning, client engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead the design management function across the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget.
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Drive design strategy, consultant coordination, procurement and value engineering to achieve commercially successful, high-quality project outcomes.
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Champion innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement by implementing best practice design management processes,



standards and emerging technologies.
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Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams, build robust client and stakeholder relationships, and contribute to business growth through strategic planning and prospect identification.
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Skills & Experience
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline.
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10+ years' experience in Design Management across major construction or development projects.
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Demonstrated experience delivering complex or mission-critical projects.
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Solid understanding of design coordination, procurement, consultant management and project delivery.
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Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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Highly developed commercial acumen with the ability to balance quality, programme and budget objectives.
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Strong problem-solving, organisational and decision-making abilities.
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📌 Design Manager New South Wales (Australia)
🏢 Redpath Partners
📍 Australia