Design Manager

A W Edwards is a multi-award-winning builder with over 105 years of experience in Australia. We deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and their communities by creating places that people want to work, live and play.

Based in Sydney, with a regional office in Port Macquarie, we specialise in the construction and fitting out of buildings that people use every day.

Design Manager required for a nationally recognised main contractor within the commercial sector - Outstanding opportunity to advance your career on major projects

About A W Edwards

Leading brand in the Australian construction industryPart of Bouygues Bâtiment International which is a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction - An International Construction GroupWorks across a range of market sectors for an array of public, private, government and institutional clientsProven track record of delivering innovative and quality products that exceed our clients expectations.103 year history in NSWLead the way with meticulous planning, knowledge, and a stringent control of design and constructionClients receive the quality they expect and deserveModern construction software, systems and processesMBA Multi Award winning builderStaff retention is the envy of the marketIndividual training geared to your chosen career path

Notable current projects: Ryde Hospital, Multiple Hyper-scale Data Centres, Education, Industrial & Infrastructure/Transportation projects

Our People

Our people are our most valued asset and we place high importance on fostering the skills and knowledge of our employees. Our culture, teamwork and consultative approach are key to our company’s success and our high rate of staff retention.“We don’t look for people for projects but the projects for our people”

About The Role

The role involves working closely and collaboratively with site-based roles, estimating and new business teamsManaging, planning and coordinating the design management process on commercial construction projects to establish and satisfy the needs of the Client, stakeholders and the project from a Main Contractor perspectiveAchieving all project specific commercial and contractual objectivesCreative design solutions consistent with program, cost and quality requirements to achieve the functional brief of the projectProviding leadership with humility, that inspires, motivates and engages people

Requirements

A highly experienced Design Manager with minimum of 7 years experience within a Main Contractor and demonstrated experience working on commercial projects in excess of $300m.You will have the desire, skills and experience to step into a role within a top-tier builder to manage project design through design phase and construction delivery phase to ensure design brief complianceYou will provide recommendations on the selection and appointment of design consultants to ensure that new business procurement and project delivery objectives are achievedDemonstrable abilities to manage design teams to ensure successful completion of required documentation in accordance with the design program milestones, and that Commercial objectives, Budget, and High standard documentation are achievedIn conjunction with the Estimating Manager and project delivery team, you will ensure that the design outcomes are cost-planned to maximise the commercial return for the businessEnsure that all matters which may affect WHSE are considered during the design phase, to ensure safe construction and operation practices

Why join A W Edwards

This is a top tier business well-known for creating a workplace that feels like a family companyA strong corporate identity that will give you an opportunity to develop your design management career through a variety of projects in the future.Clear focus on delivering numerous key building projects in the Sydney Metro area.Here is an opportunity where you can grow within a business that rewards people who want to be future leaders and are driven by the organisation’s values on each of their projects.There aren’t many times in your career where you can honestly say, ‘I am working for the best!’

EEO

A W Edwards is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or applicants from disadvantaged groups to apply as well.

To apply for this role, please apply through our website or send an email to Alasdair Knight aknight@awedwards.com.au

If you have any questions feel free to contact Alasdair Knight