Are you an experienced Design Manager or construction professional with strong Class 2 remedial building-specific design experience and looking for your next opportunity with an established and highly regarded remedial builder?
Our client is one of Australia's most respected Class 2 remedial builders, with more than 50 years of industry success and offices across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Canberra.
Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Design Manager to join their Sydney team, based from their Homebush office.
This is a senior design and technical role focused on managing and coordinating the design process across multiple Class 2 remedial building projects, while working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, Estimators, consultants, engineers, clients and the wider construction team.
The Role
Based from the Homebush office, you'll work closely with the Director and Senior Management Team, taking responsibility for the design coordination and technical aspects across a portfolio of technically challenging Class 2 remedial building projects.
You'll be responsible for ensuring designs are practical, buildable, compliant and aligned with project requirements, while identifying and resolving design and technical issues before they impact construction.
The role will involve working closely with both internal and external stakeholders throughout the design and construction lifecycle, providing technical input and ensuring design deliverables are coordinated and achieved in line with project programmes.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Manager, or a construction professional with strong Class 2 remedial building-specific design and technical experience, to take ownership of the design function within an established specialist remedial builder.
We will also consider candidates with strong building refurbishment design management experience and a proven ability to coordinate consultants, engineers and design documentation across complex construction projects.
What's On Offer?
$180k - $225k (base) + Superannuation (On top of base) - Base salary depending on level of experience specifically in Remedial Building works




Company vehicle or Car Allowance
Company phone and laptop
Permanent full-time position
Homebush-based Sydney office
Established and highly regarded Class 2 remedial builder
Strong project pipeline and established client base
Opportunity to work on a diverse range of technically challenging remedial projects
Work closely with an experienced Director and Senior Management Team
Opportunity to have a genuine influence over design, constructability and project delivery
Long-term career opportunity with an established specialist remedial builder
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the design process across multiple Class 2 remedial building projects
Manage design consultants, engineers, architects and specialist subcontractors
Review and coordinate design documentation, drawings and specifications
Ensure designs are practical, buildable and aligned with project requirements
Coordinate design changes, RFIs, technical queries and approvals
Identify and resolve design issues before they impact construction
Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, Estimators and clients
Review project scope and identify design, constructability and compliance risks
Monitor design deliverables, programmes and key project milestones
Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, NCC and project requirements
Assist with value engineering and identifying cost-effective design solutions
Support tendering, estimating and pre-construction activities where required
Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders
Provide technical and design support throughout the construction lifecycle
Class 2 Remedial Building and or Building Refurbishment Works
The business specialises in technically challenging Class 2 remedial building projects, including:




Concrete repair & concrete cancer remediation
Concrete spalling remediation
Waterproofing
Balcony remediation & upgrades
Structural repairs and strengthening
Façade restoration and remediation
Combustible cladding replacement
Building refurbishment and remediation
Commercial and residential Class 2 remedial works
You'll need:
Strong Class 2 Remedial Building and or Building Refurbishment Builder-side experience, particularly across design and technical coordination
Proven experience managing or coordinating the design process for remedial building projects
Strong understanding of remedial building and or building refurbishment design, documentation and construction
Bachelor of Construction Management / Building / Construction /Structural Engineering or similar
Experience coordinating engineers, architects, consultants and specialist subcontractors
Ability to review and interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation
Solid understanding of construction methodology, constructability and practical building solutions
Experience managing RFIs, technical queries, design changes and approvals
Strong understanding of Australian Standards, NCC and construction compliance
Ability to identify design, technical and constructability risks before they impact construction
Experience working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, Estimators and clients
Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills
Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach
Commercial understanding and an ability to identify cost-effective design solutions
Experience supporting tendering, estimating or pre-construction activities would be advantageous
Strong Class 2 Remedial Building-specific or Building Refurbishment Builder-side design experience is an essential requirement for this role.
This position would suit an experienced Design Manager, or a construction professional who has developed solid design, technical and coordination experience specifically within the Class 2 remedial building industry or Building Refurbishment work.
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📌 Design Manager (Remedial Building) (Sydney)
🏢 JRG Recruitment
📍 Sydney