What are you going to do

As Senior Design Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the design process from early contractor involvement through to project completion. Working closely with project teams, consultants, and clients, this role will ensure design excellence, buildability, and commercial outcomes are achieved.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and coordinating the full design lifecycle across multiple projects across; community, industrial, education and retirement projects
Leading consultant teams and ensuring design documentation aligns with project budgets, programs, and construction methodology
Providing technical leadership and mentoring to Design Managers and project teams
Reviewing and managing design risk, value engineering, and buildability outcomes
Collaborating with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and commercial teams to ensure seamless project delivery
Supporting tenders, early works, and ECI phases where required

Essential skills and knowledge

The ideal candidate will bring:

Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager within commercial construction
Previous experience on projects > $50million
Experience delivering projects across multiple sectors including community, industrial, education and retirement projects
Strong technical understanding of design coordination and construction methodology
Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
A proactive, solutions-focused approach

What we offer

Competitive salary reflective of your experience
Opportunities to work on diverse and high-value projects
Supportive, collaborative team environment

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Taylor on 0432 111 758 or t.popham@brunel.net.

Closing: 01 April 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: PR-274101

TP

Corporate recruiter

Taylor Popham

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.