DESIGN MANAGER – Brisbane/Gold Coast

Established in 2006, Modscape was founded by a team passionate about design, innovation, and sustainability. With 20 years of experience and over 600 projects delivered nationwide, we create high-quality, sustainable homes and commercial spaces across industries such as healthcare, education, hospitality and transport. As the first in Australia to introduce robotic manufacturing in construction, Modscape is proud to lead the way in innovative, future-focused building solutions.

About the location

This role is currently based at our Archerfield facility in Brisbane, with a planned relocation to our new purpose-built facility in Yatala in August 2027. The successful candidate must be willing and able to work from our Archerfield location initially and transition to Yatala once the new facility opens.

About the role

We are seeking a Design Manager to oversee design development, detailed design, documentation and approvals across multiple projects. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will coordinate internal and external design teams and consultants, ensuring designs are compliant, buildable and aligned with project programmes and our modular construction approach.

Your day to day will include:

- Lead design development and documentation across multiple projects, coordinating internal and external design teams and consultants.
- Manage design programmes, key milestones, deliverables and risks to support estimating, approvals and construction schedules.
- Coordinate planning and building permit submissions, authority approvals and compliance with the NCC and relevant Australian Standards.
- Review consultant inputs, shop drawings and design documentation to ensure quality, constructability and alignment with modular manufacturing requirements.
- Facilitate design meetings and work closely with estimating,



construction and manufacturing teams to resolve design issues and support safe project delivery.

What you’ll bring

- Tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Building Design, Construction Management or a related field, or extensive equivalent experience.
- Proven experience managing design development and documentation on construction projects.
- Sound knowledge of the National Construction Code, Australian Standards and authority approval processes.
- Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications and consultant documentation.
- Proficiency with industry design and collaboration systems, such as Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, Aconex or Procore.
- Confident leadership, stakeholder coordination and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- A collaborative, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail and programme delivery.

Please note that Modscape does not offer visa sponsorships; to apply you must have full working rights in Australia.

What we offer

- Power Day: an extra day off in months without a public holiday
- EV novated leasing for eligible employees
- Paid parental leave
- A full-time role with flexibility for the right candidate
- Company events, milestone lunches and recognition for great work
- A supportive, design-led workplace
- Practical learning, mentorship and opportunities to progress
- The chance to work across design, construction and advanced manufacturing on projects with lasting purpose

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace for all. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We are proud to be an equal prospect employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

📌 Design Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Modscape + Modbotics
📍 Queensland