Design Manager

Design and Build ·www.search-4.com.au

Location QLD - Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Salary AUD 170,000 - 200,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Architecture & Interiors
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Design Manager


An opportunity has become available for an experienced Design Manager with an Architectural background to join a Brisbane based Property Developer known for delivering large, luxury and resort-style residential developments with an emphasis on sustainability and enduring urban design. 

This role is ideal for someone who still thinks like an architect. You're naturally curious, enjoy interrogating complex design challenges, and ready to step into development, or recently made that move and want to work at a larger scale. 

The Role: 
Managing the design process across multiple disciplines, ensuring the project's architectural ambition is maintained while balancing commercial, technical and construction outcomes.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams to resolve technical and design issues.
  • Review and challenge design outcomes to ensure they align with the developers principles and project vision. 
  • Contribute to design reviews, approvals and key project milestones.
  • Work closely with the in-house construction team to ensure design intent is successfully realised on site.
  • Identify project risks and facilitate practical, high-quality solutions.
  • Balance architectural excellence with buildability, cost, programme and commercial objectives.
While you won't be designing the project yourself you'll be working directly with the construction and consultant teams reporting to the Development Manager

To Be Successful:
  • A registered architect or design manager, with at least 8 years of experience across design practice and/or development
  • Experience in high density mixed use / residential is preferred
  • Knowledge of QLD development and planning environment is desirable but not essential
  • Low ego and high collaborative instinct; this is a team that moves fast and makes decisions together
The ability to read, critique, and engage with drawings, and design documents at a genuinely high level 

What's on Offer: 
  • Opportunity to work on one of Brisbane's most exciting property developers. 
  • Strong project pipeline with years of secured work ahead.
  • Collaborative, high-performing team with excellent leadership and mentoring, and genuinely committed to long-term career progression.
  • This company has a proven track record of retaining good people and investing in their growth.
Salary package starts at $170k, but willing to pay more depending on candidate's level of experience. 

If you think that you could be a good fit for this position, please apply directly to this add or contact Brittany Steinbach on 0401 205 618 
/ bsteinbach@designandbuild.com.au 
Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.

Thanks for your consideration.

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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 QLD - Brisbane, QLD, AU.
What does the Design Manager role pay?
Design and Build lists the Design Manager role at AUD 170,000–200,000 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.
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