Design Manager

Work type: Casual (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Adelaide (CBD)
Duration: 6-month assignment
Rate: Approx. $76.92 per hour (including casual loading) – negotiable based on experience

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a leading government agency’s Engineering Division for a 6-month temporary assignment. This role will lead multi-disciplinary technical teams to deliver consistent, value-for-money, and timely engineering design solutions across critical infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will act as a Primary Engineering Representative, overseeing technical design delivery, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting innovation and continuous improvement in design processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver quality, cost-effective, and timely technical outputs.
• Develop and implement effective design delivery plans and ensure alignment with project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with Safety in Design (SiD) and Sustainability in Design (SuiD) processes.
• Oversee technical quality assurance, design reviews, and adherence to corporate engineering standards.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and project partners to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Support innovation and continuous improvement across engineering systems and documentation.
• Provide accurate scope, cost, and schedule information to enable informed decision-making.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, providing regular progress updates and reports.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A degree qualification in Engineering (B.Eng) or equivalent in a relevant discipline – essential.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering design, design review, and development of infrastructure standards.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and guide multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Strategic and analytical thinking with proven problem-solving skills.
• Experience in preparing technical reports and reviewing design documentation.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, promoting innovation and efficiency in project delivery.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Project Management, Business Management, or related disciplines.
• Experience auditing reports or designs prepared by others.

Why Apply
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects within a government setting, where you will have the autonomy to lead technical teams and influence key design outcomes.

How to Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief cover note outlining your suitability for the role. .

For confidential enquiries, please contact our recruitment team.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.