At Melrose Built, our Design Managers turn design into something we can build: coordinated, compliant and on budget. We’re looking for an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process across our new builds, commercial fitouts and refurbishments.

What You Will Be Doing

Leading the design process from feasibility and concept through to construction documentation and handover

Managing multi-disciplinary consultant teams, including architects, engineers and technical specialists, and keeping them to program, scope and quality

Reviewing tender packages for design and authority risk, and supporting Estimating and Pre-construction through tender and ECI phases

Running design reviews and clash detection workshops, and championing BIM coordination

Making sure designs are buildable, and driving value engineering that measurably benefits the project

Coordinating planning and building approvals with certifiers and authorities

Acting as the single point of contact for design communication, and managing the design change process

About You

You balance design intent, compliance, constructability and cost

You spot design risk early and raise it before it’s priced

You’re a clear communicator, in writing and in person, who can hold consultants to a high standard

You’re organised,



dependable and committed to delivering coordinated documentation on time

A values-led team built on Care, Dependability, Excellence and Courage

Variety across new builds, commercial fitouts and refurbishments

A key role at the centre of every project, working closely with Pre-construction, Estimating and site teams

4 weeks annual leave plus 5 days paid wellbeing leave

Required Licences and Certifications

Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline

Current knowledge of the NCC/BCA, Australian Standards, planning, fire safety and environmental regulations

Construction White Card and a current driver’s licence

Experience

5+ years in a design management or coordination role on construction projects

Proven experience managing consultant teams across D&C;, ECI and construct-only procurement

Solid understanding of construction processes, materials, methods and sequencing

Confident reading drawings, specifications, consultant deliverables and authority reports

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam and BIM 360

Knowledge of sustainable building frameworks such as Green Star (desirable)

📌 Design Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 MELROSE BUILT
📍 Brisbane