Job Description
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Director - Australia at Amida Recruitment Ltd. This is a permanent full-time position offering challenging work, potential for career progression, flexible working arrangements, and a competitive remuneration package. Our client is a renowned utilities management and design organisation operating across multiple states, specialising in utilities design, construction management, electrical engineering and digital engineering in both traditional and renewable sectors.
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As a
Utilities Design Manager / Project Manager
, you will play a pivotal role in the management and delivery of critical utilities infrastructure projects. You will oversee utilities risks, manage relationships with utility companies, and optimise time and cost positions.
Responsibilities n
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Management and Oversight of Utilities: Collaborate with cross-functional client teams to integrate utilities strategies across packages and contracts; provide general support for utility-related issues; conduct SME reviews on utility-related design submissions; coordinate utility designers, surveyors and Utilities Digital Engineers to manage the utility scope; manage delivery of utilities site investigations and early works packages; identify opportunities for time and cost improvements; escalate utilities issues to senior management to mitigate risks; prepare and present regular reports on utilities risks to package/project senior leadership; support Utilities Project Managers in leadership and professional development.
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Risk Mitigation and Strategy: Lead utilities risk management,



ensure timely resolution and efficient delivery; identify significant risks and work with the utilities team and owners to establish mitigation measures; collaborate with senior management to identify key risks and develop mitigating strategies to minimise delays and cost escalation.
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Collaboration, Support & Business Development: Provide tender support and coordination for various tender packages including preparation of tender documentation; build and maintain relationships with clients, utility owners, authorities, local councils and state government; work with the wider utilities team through open communication; foster client relationships to identify opportunities and support winning new work through input to tender submissions, meetings, presentations, and reviews of tender documentation and designs.
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Qualifications and Requirements n
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
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Strong communication, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills.
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Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards.
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Proven experience in project management, particularly in utilities infrastructure projects.
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Strong understanding of utility management, construction processes, and risk mitigation.
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Company Attributes n
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Join a rapidly expanding company with a reputation for excellence.
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Work closely with an experienced leadership team that values new ideas and innovation.
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Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
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Competitive remuneration and 5 weeks of annual leave per year.
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Active focus on wellbeing, mental health and mindfulness at work.
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Be part of a agile, supportive team and a great workplace culture.
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To apply, click "Apply" to submit your resume or contact the recruiting team for more information.
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Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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📌 Design Manager - Client Side - Utilities (Canberra)
🏢 Amida Group
📍 Canberra