Introduction

What are you going to do

  • Manage the design process from concept through to construction.
  • Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants and project teams.
  • Review documentation, design changes, approvals and buildability.
  • Identify and resolve design issues before they impact delivery.
  • Work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers and clients.
  • Manage design risks, programme and consultant deliverables.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Proven experience as a Design Manager with a head contractor.
  • Must have experience delivering industrial projects up to $20M.
  • Strong understanding of construction methodology and buildability.
  • Experienced managing multidisciplinary consultants and design teams.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Commercially minded with strong attention to detail.
  • Australian or New Zealand head contractor experience required.
  • Must be an Australian Citizen / NZ Citizen..

What we offer

  • Competitive salary package based on experience.
  • Strong pipeline of industrial projects across SEQ.
  • Established contractor with a growing project pipeline.
  • Opportunity to take ownership of key industrial projects.

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: October 02, 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-298718

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