Design Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Rec-Partners Full time

Shape complex water infrastructure delivery—while enjoying a fresh start in the ACT. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced engineer to step into a pivotal design-coordination role on one of Canberra's largest wastewater infrastructure programs. With relocation allowance provided, this role offers long-term security, lifestyle balance, and a career-defining project in Australia's thriving capital.

The company

Our client is a global construction powerhouse with a strong presence across Australia's infrastructure landscape. Known for delivering technically challenging, large-scale projects, they operate across sectors including transport, energy, and water.

In ACT, they are leading a large, multi-year wastewater treatment plant recovery project—an ambitious program focused on sustainability and capacity expansion, backed by state and local government investment. With a collaborative culture and international expertise, they offer career-defining roles to engineers who want to be at the heart of critical infrastructure delivery.

The Role

This Canberra-based role will see you act as the crucial link between the design and construction teams on a major wastewater upgrade program. Reporting to the Design Manager, you will be responsible for resolving technical issues, coordinating shop drawings and field changes, and ensuring that construction proceeds smoothly and efficiently.

You'll lead coordination meetings, align design deliverables with program priorities, and manage key interfaces across vendors, consultants, and subcontractors. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role requiring deep site knowledge and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate design inputs with construction teams to ensure constructability and buildability
  • Run weekly engineering coordination meetings and prioritise RFIs, residual scope, and site instructions
  • Manage shop drawings and as-built documentation in line with construction schedule
  • Oversee integration of sub-systems and service layouts (CSD)
  • Coordinate vendor and subcontractor technical deliverables
  • Centralise and report field changes and escalate unresolved technical issues
  • Maintain alignment of design and construction throughout program lifecycle

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Engineering (Civil, Structural, or similar)
  • 5+ years' experience with Tier 1/Tier 2 contractors on large infrastructure or water projects
  • Experience in design coordination and constructability reviews
  • Solid understanding of BIM processes and document control platforms (e.g., SharePoint)
  • Proactive communicator, skilled in cross-discipline collaboration
  • High attention to detail, strong planning and prioritisation skills
  • Strong communication skills required to be successful in this role

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now or contact ilan@rec-partners.com.au for more details.

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