Design Manager - Defence Projects

Design Manager has primary responsibility for coordinating all design work and outputs for a project, managing development of technical documentation, drawings and plans, and leading delivery of best-practice consulting services to Defence clients throughout Australia.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant Engineering discipline
• 10+ years of relevant project/design management experience with a focus on Defence and / or major redevelopment projects
• Highly competent in managing risk on projects including contractual and commercial risks
• Established processes for identifying, managing and monitoring risks to project outcomes in particular safety management and design
• Collaborative approach and ability to lead & build teams and rapport amongst clients, colleagues and other industry leaders
• Knowledge and understanding of all engineering disciplines
• Experience in coordination of engineering services and architectural design
• Experience in resourcing and managing a wide range of professional disciplines and subcontractors in a project
• Expertise in managing medium to large size project budgets and using financial tools successfully
• Experience in creating a project culture aligned to our values yet distinct to individual projects and project outcomes
• Chartered Engineer (preferred), or willing to achieve status with WSP's support

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and working from home
• Global mobility
• Parental leave & purchased additional annual leave
• Corporate employee discounts and offers
• Salary continuance insurance
• Wellness at work & social club
• Workplace giving /volunteering
• Employee reward & recognition program
• Professional and technical development opportunities