Design Manager

Design Manager

Seymour Whyte Constructions

Location: McMahons Point Work Type: Full-time Work Setting: Onsite

Seymour Whyte Constructions is seeking an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in water infrastructure. This role is responsible for leading major water and wastewater infrastructure Design and Construct projects.

The Design Manager will manage design teams, foster alignment among project stakeholders, and ensure designs satisfy technical, commercial, and client requirements. Key responsibilities include ownership of design management plans, oversight of HSEQ compliance, and serving as the primary liaison between construction and design teams.

About the Role:

• Develop, communicate, and adhere to project Design Management Plans, ensuring alignment across team members, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Select, manage, and support project design team members (consultants), setting clear expectations and driving performance improvements as needed.
• Lead the bid management process, ensuring design deliverables are completed on time and providing feedback to estimators, construction personnel, and planners.
• Act as the key communication link between construction teams and designers, promptly communicating changes in scope, design, or methodology.
• Champion innovation and value engineering across all design and bid projects, maintaining a risk register and facilitating risk reviews with designers.
• Liaise with client representatives to understand and manage expectations, ensuring the project meets all technical and performance requirements and that design briefs are fully interpreted and delivered.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience managing design for water infrastructure projects, such as treatment plants, wastewater facilities, pipelines, and pump stations.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring technical and performance requirements are met for water sector projects.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, environmental, and industry standards relevant to water infrastructure design and delivery.
• Track record of driving innovation and value engineering to optimise outcomes in water-related projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising with clients, authorities, and internal teams.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach is required.

About Seymour Whyte Constructions:

Seymour Whyte Constructions is a civil contracting business with over 35 years of operation in Australia. Combining the agility of a Tier 2 business with the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of VINCI, we offer employees and clients a unique blend of benefits. As a progressive civil engineering firm, we engage, enable, and empower our people to excel.

Benefits:

• Salary continuance insurance support.
• Competitive remuneration with regular market reviews.
• Generous bonus programs.
• Employee share program.
• Workplace banking benefits and financial wellbeing support.
• Purchased leave options.
• Travel benefits through preferred suppliers.
• Lifestyle, fitness, and wellness offers.
• Health and wellbeing support, including confidential counselling services.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee recognition and awards programs.

Additional Requirements:

Many of our projects are located in regional areas and on sites without access to public transport; therefore, all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own reliable transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces differences and provides opportunities for growth and equal value.

Next Steps:

Submit your CV online to apply for this role. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check. Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia. Register on our website for job alerts.

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