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Design Manager


Company : Paxus


Location : Adelaide, South Australia


Created : 2025-07-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Paxus Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaDesign ManagerPaxus Adelaide, South Australia, Australia1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from PaxusAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary engineering design teams across major infrastructure projects. This leadership role will act as the primary engineering representative within project teams, ensuring the delivery of timely, accurate, and value-for-money design outcomes that align with technical, safety, and sustainability standards.The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership presence, a passion for technical excellence, and the ability to challenge and engage stakeholders to drive effective design delivery using lean principles.Key Responsibilities:Safety & ComplianceDrive and uphold a strong safety-first culture across all stages of the design process.Ensure full compliance with Safety in Design (SID) and Sustainability in Design (SuiD) principles.Embed safety considerations across all technical documentation and deliverables.Engineering DeliveryLead technical design teams across disciplines to deliver consistent and fit-for-purpose outputs.Develop and manage project-specific design plans, ensuring all milestones, cost, and quality targets are met.Oversee quality assurance and verification processes in line with organisational technical standards.Track and report on design variations and delivery timelines to ensure accountability.Stakeholder & Customer EngagementWork with internal teams to scope and resource complex design projects.Collaborate with project managers, technical specialists, and external consultants to deliver client-focused solutions.Clearly communicate design risks, costs, and impacts to decision-makers.Keep stakeholders informed through regular progress reporting and change control processes.People & CultureMentor and support high-performing design teams, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.Engage subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to optimise design outcomes.Participate in performance planning and development with team leadership.Innovation & StandardsEnsure compliance with engineering standards, documentation templates, and delivery systems.Identify and apply emerging technologies and innovative approaches where appropriate.Contribute to the continuous improvement of multi-disciplinary design processes.Key Requirements:Bachelor''s degree in Engineering (B.Eng or equivalent) - EssentialExperience in engineering design and review, ideally within infrastructure or utility sectors - EssentialStrong leadership presence with a track record of inspiring technical teams and engaging constructively with stakeholders - EssentialSkilled in strategic planning, delivery optimisation, and risk management - EssentialProven experience with Safety in Design frameworks - EssentialExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to challenge and influence - EssentialStrong report writing and documentation skills - EssentialExperience auditing technical designs and reports - DesirableProject Management qualifications or equivalent experience - DesirableTo be considered for the role click the ''apply'' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Pam Kaur on + 618 7422 0615 or email pkaur@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. 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