Design Manager

Alder Group is proudly celebrating 23 years in 2026, bringing engineering and construction teams together under one roof to deliver high‑quality building, civil & infrastructure projects across Queensland and Northern NSW.

We have a rare opportunity available for a Design Manager to join our Gold Coast team. We're seeking a visionary Design Manager to lead innovative design solutions, drive collaboration across teams, and bring architectural excellence to life from concept to completion. This is an opportunity to deliver high-impact community commercial projects across Southeast QLD and Northern NSW.

If you're ready to influence the future of construction with creativity and precision, we want to hear from you!

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced Design Manager to lead the design journey from tender through to practical completion. Working alongside project teams, clients, consultants and stakeholders, you'll drive innovative, practical and buildable design solutions that deliver exceptional project outcomes.

This is a hands-on role where you'll have the opportunity to influence major projects, collaborate with talented professionals and help shape the built environment across a diverse range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the design process from tender to practical completionManage consultants and design teams to achieve project objectivesDrive value engineering and buildability outcomes that enhance project performanceEnsure designs meet client requirements, budgets, program milestones and compliance obligationsCoordinate design reviews, approvals and stakeholder engagementIdentify and manage design risks while proactively resolving project challengesProvide technical leadership and support throughout procurement and construction phasesFoster strong relationships with clients, consultants, authorities and internal teams

About You

You are a proactive and collaborative Design Manager who enjoys solving problems, building relationships and delivering quality outcomes.

To be successful, you'll have:

Qualifications in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related disciplineProven experience managing design on commercial construction projects (Healthcare highly desirable)Strong stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience leading multidisciplinary consultant teamsSound knowledge of construction methodologies, design coordination and project deliveryStrong understanding of the NCC, Australian Standards and statutory requirementsExperience delivering projects with Green Star and/or NABERS accreditation requirements will be highly regarded

About The Business

Here at Alder Group we have a diverse portfolio of works to our name and deliver outstanding and award-winning results across the Infrastructure, Education, Retail, Commercial, Health, Hospitality, Industrial, Manufacturing and Community sectors.

From project inception through to handover, our work is high quality, good value and safe, all thanks to our great team, which you could be part of!

What we offer:

Our culture reflects who we are and how we work, holding ourselves accountable to every commitment, delivering quality work we're proud of, and fostering a genuine, down-to-earth team environment where people feel valued, supported and challenged to grow.

Join us to experience:

A supportive, down-to-earth and collaborative cultureExciting and diverse community projects that make a real impactCareer development and growth opportunitiesA genuine one-team environmentCompetitive remuneration and rewards

If you're passionate about great design, enjoy working with talented people and want to help deliver standout projects, we'd love to hear from you!