Senior Design Coordinator

2 days ago


City Of Cockburn, Australia beBeeEngineering Full time $150,000 - $250,000
Job Opportunity

Project Design Authority Role Overview

The Project Design Authority is responsible for coordinating the design team and ensuring compliance with specified design requirements, including statutory obligations.

The Job Responsibilities
  • Act as the principal technical authority for the project, guaranteeing sound, compliant, and aligned design solutions with contractual and regulatory obligations.
  • Lead the coordination of multidisciplinary design teams to ensure cohesive and integrated outputs.
  • Define and maintain the technical baseline, ensuring all requirements are traceable through to final delivery.
  • Review and approve key design documentation, drawings, and analyses in accordance with relevant classification society and statutory regulations.
  • Provide strategic input into the integrated project schedule, identifying key design milestones and dependencies.
  • Serve as the primary technical liaison with clients, classification societies, and regulatory authorities.
  • Resolve complex technical issues and mediate between conflicting requirements or stakeholder interests.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the design process.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) or equivalent degree.
  • 10+ years of experience in Design and Construction of Defence or Commercial vessels.
  • 5+ years management experience operating within a quality framework.
  • Tertiary qualifications and Professional Development to attain recognition as Chartered Professional Engineer.
  • Solid knowledge of regulatory body rules and regulations.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Previous experience in defence is desirable.
  • Experience working in a similar position with experience in steel vessels is desirable.
About This Position

This role is part of a global shipbuilding and maritime technology partnership that designs, constructs, and supports defence and commercial vessels for leading operators.

The successful candidate will be employed by a company delivering naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence, with facilities located in Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.



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