Design Manager

Location: Fremantle, WA
Duration: 18 months (with possible extension)
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Rate: $105 per hour + super

About the Role: Join us in transforming the Victoria Quay precinct! As the Design Manager for the B-Shed upgrade, you'll oversee design delivery and change management, ensuring the successful execution of this pivotal project. This role is crucial for enhancing visitor experiences to Rottnest Island.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with experts and manage third-party design consultants to meet project requirements.

Oversee the transition to asset management for new and existing assets.

Ensure all designs comply with legislation and national standards.

Supervise project delivery resources for site investigations.

Manage technical interfaces from reference design to delivery, including RFIs and NCRs.

Handle approvals and compliance assessments through the design consultant.

Ensure design milestones are met.

About You:

10+ years in building or public transport works design management.

Experience in project engineering/management and professional engineering services delivery.

Chartered Engineer or eligible for registration.

Knowledge of statutory requirements, regulations, and national standards for buildings and maritime infrastructure.

Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Why Join Us? Be part of a transformative project that will leave a lasting impact on Fremantle's iconic Victoria Quay. If you're a proactive and experienced design manager ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!