Design Engineering Manager

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.

You should have 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; instead, you should have proven technical office or site-based experience on projects valued over AUD $160 million. Candidates could transition into this role from a design engineering consultancy, move laterally from a similar project, or step 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, as is holding a Bachelor of Architecture or a related degree. There will be further opportunities within Australia once this project is completed.

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.

Application Questions

How many years' experience do you have as a Design Engineering Manager?

How many years of project management experience do you have?

How many years' experience do you have in the architecture & design services industry?

Have you completed a qualification in design?

How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

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