Principal Design Manager - NZ

Principal Design Manager New Zealand | Permanent Staff Position
An established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Design Manager to lead the delivery of major transport and infrastructure projects across New Zealand.
This senior leadership role is suited to someone who can combine strong project delivery capability with client relationship management, team leadership and business development. You will oversee multidisciplinary design teams, manage complex project portfolios and contribute to the continued growth of the business within the infrastructure sector.
About the role

• Lead the delivery of major transport and infrastructure projects from planning through to completion.
• Manage multidisciplinary design teams across a range of engineering disciplines.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to a high technical standard.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships across both public and private sectors.
• Support project pursuits, proposals and business development activities.
• Mentor and develop project managers, engineers and designers.
• Drive quality, risk management and project governance outcomes.
• Work closely with operational and technical leaders to identify new opportunities and support business growth.

About you

• Extensive experience in design management, project management or infrastructure delivery.
• Proven ability to lead complex multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong stakeholder and client management skills.
• Commercially minded with experience managing project financial performance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience within consulting engineering, infrastructure or transport sectors.
• A collaborative approach with a passion for mentoring and developing teams.

What's on offer

• Permanent staff position with a well-established consultancy.
• Strong pipeline of transport and infrastructure projects across New Zealand.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to influence major projects and strategic initiatives.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary package and employee benefits.

If you are an experienced Design Manager or Project Leader looking to step into a senior position with broad project and leadership responsibilities, we would welcome a confidential discussion.