Design Manager
Design and Build ·www.search-4.com.au
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Position: Design Manager
Location: Sydney (flexible)
Salary: $220-$240+
We’re partnering with a leading APAC consulting firm delivering large-scale transmission, substation, and renewable energy projects across the region.
Appointing a Design Manager to lead a design team on high-profile major projects, including solar, BESS, substation, transmission and hybrid energy developments.
What you’ll do:
Location: Sydney (flexible)
Salary: $220-$240+
We’re partnering with a leading APAC consulting firm delivering large-scale transmission, substation, and renewable energy projects across the region.
Appointing a Design Manager to lead a design team on high-profile major projects, including solar, BESS, substation, transmission and hybrid energy developments.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and manage design delivery for major HV and substation projects across APAC.
- Oversee multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors.
- Ensure design packages meet technical, commercial, and client expectations.
- Drive client engagement and act as the technical point of contact.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and foster a high-performing design culture.
- Support tender design and ECI activities for large-scale renewable and T&D projects.
- Strong track record as a Design Manager or Lead Electrical Engineer on major substation and transmission projects.
- Experience in renewable energy projects (solar, BESS, hybrid) highly desirable.
- Skilled in earthing systems, HV and LV design, secondary systems, and HV cables.
- Proven ability to manage teams, subcontractors, and client relationships.
- Excellent technical review, design oversight, and project delivery experience.
- Lead high‑profile, multi‑disciplinary projects in renewables, transmission and substations.
- Flexible working arrangements with hybrid options to support work‑life balance.
- Join a growing APAC consulting firm with offices across Sydney, Melbourne, NZ and Asia.
- Belong to an inclusive, diverse culture with values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care.
- Take advantage of career development, mentoring and professional growth pathways.
- Enjoy wellbeing, parental, volunteer and compassionate leave benefits.
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Who is hiring for the Design Manager role?
Design and Build is hiring for the Design Manager position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Design Manager job located?
The Design Manager role with Design and Build is based in NSW - Sydney, NSW, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Design Manager role remote?
Yes — the Design Manager position at Design and Build is hybrid. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the Design Manager role pay?
Design and Build lists the Design Manager role at AUD 220,000–240,000 per year.
Is the Design Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Design and Build.
What experience level is the Design Manager role?
The Design Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Design Manager role at Design and Build?
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