Design Engineering Manager

Overview A strategic partnership between an Australian and a European construction company will result in the delivery of a landmark hospital facility—an advanced healthcare development that establishes benchmarks for sustainability, functionality, and design excellence. The Design Engineering Manager will occupy a crucial leadership position, responsible for overseeing the design, coordination, and technical execution phases of this complex infrastructure project.

Reporting to the Alliance Manager and also to the European Technical Director, the appointee will supervise all project design and delivery stages. Responsibilities include ensuring technical compliance, cost efficiency, and meeting alliance goals, while coordinating between internal teams, design partners, contractors, and other stakeholders.

You should demonstrate strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, along with excellent coordination and communication abilities across various disciplines, as working collaboratively and focusing on solutions is essential within an alliance contracting framework. Your interpersonal strengths should be supported by a thorough knowledge of design processes, standards, and compliance requirements, as well as proficiency in cost control and value engineering. Experience with tools such as REVIT, AutoCAD, Project, Presto, and Office is also expected.

Responsibilities

Lead design, coordination, and technical execution across the project lifecycle.

Ensure technical compliance, cost efficiency, and alignment with alliance goals.

Coordinate between internal teams, design partners, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Provide strong leadership and stakeholder management across disciplines.

Qualifications & Experience

At least 10 years of professional experience in the construction industry, including a minimum of 5 years managing large-scale projects.

This position is not for a design and construct project manager; proven technical office or site-based experience on projects valued over AUD $160 million.

Experience transitioning from a design engineering consultancy, moving laterally from a similar project, or stepping up to a more senior level.

Ambitious and fast-rising professionals are welcome to apply.

Previous experience with hospitals, healthcare facilities, or complex buildings and infrastructure—especially those involving offsite fabrication—is highly desirable.

Holding a Bachelor of Architecture or a related degree.

Application details Please apply online and / or send a confidential resume and covering letter in Word format to Peter Tulau at

p.tulau@altopartners.com.au

or text in the first instance to 0490460492. A very competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the preferred candidate.

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