Design Manager
D&B ·www.designandbuild.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?
D&B 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 D&B is based in NSW - Sydney, NSW, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Design Manager role remote?
Yes — the Design Manager position at D&B is hybrid. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the Design Manager role pay?
D&B 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 D&B.
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 D&B?
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