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Senior Design Manager

Besix Watpac šŸ‡¦šŸ‡ŗ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Full-time Senior

Provide design leadership to ensure project, commercial, and time targets are met for design and documentation deliverables. Collaborate with stakeholders and manage consultants to deliver high-quality, compliant design documentation from tender to handover.

Responsibilities

  • Provide design leadership to ensure project, commercial, and time targets are met for design and documentation deliverables. Collaborate with stakeholders and manage consultants to deliver high-quality, compliant design documentation from tender to handover.

Requirements

  • Requires a degree in Design, Construction Management, or Engineering with extensive experience in large-scale Managing Contractor or Design & Construct projects. Must possess in-depth knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

  • Wellbeing Days
  • Awards And Recognition Program
  • Wellbeing Program
  • Annual Skin Checks
  • Flu Vaccinations
  • Corporate Discounts To Gym Memberships
  • Meal Subscriptions
  • Social Events
  • Family Days

Key Skills

Design leadership Project management Construction documentation Building codes knowledge Construction methods Stakeholder management Team leadership Collaboration Strategic planning Risk management Budget control Schedule management Quality assurance Digital construction technologies In‑house engineering coordination Communication Mentoring Problem solving Decision making Negotiation

About Besix Watpac

With over a century of heritage in Australia, BESIX Watpac brings deep local knowledge, proven experience, and trusted industry relationships to every project. Originating in Queensland, we’ve earned our reputation as a respected builder across Australia and New Zealand through every project we undertake and the passionate people who build them. We combine exceptional talent with leading digital technologies, in-house engineering, and the strength of global capability. Our diverse portfolio spans all sectors, with a focus on projects where we can create the greatest value. Our ethos is ā€˜building the best together’, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with our partners, local delivery teams, and communities to achieve the best outcomes—together.

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