Join a growing WA-owned Tier 2 builder backed by a larger group Work on major aged care, apartment and student accommodation projects Competitive bonus structure offered

The Company Our client is a WA-owned and operated Tier 2 commercial builder with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Western Australia.

Backed by a larger group, they offer the stability and resources of an established business while maintaining a strong local culture, collaborative team setting and streamlined decision-making structure.

Delivering projects ranging from $10M to $150M across education, aged care, apartments, health, retail, recreation and social infrastructure, the business has an exciting pipeline of major projects ahead.

The Role Reporting to the New Business Manager, you will play a key role in managing the design process during the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase of major commercial construction projects.

Initially office-based, you will work closely with internal teams, consultants, architects and other key stakeholders to coordinate design development, manage design risks and help establish a clear pathway from early planning through to construction.

Initially, the role will be 100% office-based during the ECI phase, working closely with the pre-contracts and design teams. Once projects move into construction, you will transition to a combination of office and site-based work, including regular site visits as required.

The role will provide exposure to major projects valued at circa $100M+, including aged care, apartment and student accommodation developments.

This is an opportunity to influence projects from the outset, contribute to design and constructability outcomes, and work alongside an established team comprising Design Managers, BIM and digital specialists.

Key Responsibilities





Lead and coordinate the design process throughout the ECI phase

Manage design consultants, architects and other key stakeholders

Review design documentation to ensure alignment with project requirements, budgets and programme

Identify design risks, buildability issues and opportunities for value engineering

Collaborate with estimating, construction and pre-contracts teams to support project planningCoordinate design reviews and ensure design deliverables meet project milestones

Assist in developing practical, cost-effective design solutions

Support the transition from ECI into construction

What's On Offer

Opportunity to work on major commercial projects from ECI through to delivery

Strong pipeline of upcoming projects across multiple sectors

Supportive team culture with established design and digital resources

Backing of a larger, well-established group

Opportunity to influence design outcomes early in the project lifecycle

Exposure to complex, large-scale commercial developments

Key Requirements

Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager within commercial construction

Main contractor experience is essential working on large-scale commercial projects

Strong understanding of design management processes within a construction environment

Experience managing design consultants and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams

Strong knowledge of design development, buildability, value engineering and constructability

Aged care, apartment, residential high-rise or student accommodation experience will be highly regarded as well as façade experience, particularly on complex projects

Strong communication, stakeholder management and coordination skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines

Relevant tertiary qualifications in construction, architecture, engineering or a related discipline are desirable

📌 Design Manager (Perth)
🏢 Longreach Recruitment
📍 Perth