Senior Design Manager

Make it yours

Experience the excitement of building your design management career in our evolving construction company, where people and performance make amazing things happen.

Who we are

We're Symal, a proudly different group of companies with a story of significant growth, pushing what's possible as one of Australia's largest self-performing contractors.

We innovate with intent, problem solving and delivering the best outcomes to our partners, communities and each other. That's what has made Symal a success and will continue to into the future.

It's not what we do that defines us, it's how we do it, building better together.

The role

As part of a dedicated and diverse Design Management team, reporting to the Engineering Manager - Infrastructure, you'll lead design management activities across a range of major infrastructure projects.

Working closely with consultants, engineers, project teams, clients and key stakeholders, you'll drive the delivery of compliant, commercially sound and innovative design solutions that support successful project outcomes. You'll ensure design programmes remain on track, risks are effectively managed, and all technical, contractual and approval requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Our projects include large-scale roads, renewables, precinct developments and other major civil infrastructure projects across Australia.

Your everyday

• Lead design management activities across multiple infrastructure and renewable projects from tender phase through to construction and delivery.

• Manage and coordinate consultants, designers, authorities and project stakeholders to achieve programme milestones and project objectives.

• Drive value engineering, innovation and risk mitigation throughout the design process.

• Ensure compliance with project contracts, Australian Standards, authority requirements and client specifications.

• Monitor design budgets, schedules, approvals and deliverables to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Develop work winning strategies during tender phase.

Who are you?

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

• Extensive experience delivering complex civil infrastructure, renewable, transport, rail or major construction projects.

• Proven ability to manage design consultants, stakeholders, approvals and multidisciplinary design teams.

• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing consultant agreements and design delivery outcomes.

• An effective communicator with strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.

• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.

• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.

• Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra, helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.