M&e Design Manager

**About the role**

The role of Design Manager is to execute the responsibilities of Design Manager in accordance with the Quality Management System and particularly the following key responsibilities and accountabilities outlined below.
- Provide leadership, direction, supervision and inspirational management to all team members (direct & indirect).
- Prepare and maintain the Design Plan for the duration of the project while ensuring that the design conforms to all safety, environmental, construction, commissioning, and operating requirements,
- Ensure that all necessary reviews, verifications and validations are planned and conducted, and the outcomes of these are incorporated into the design,
- Monitor and control design costs within budget and liaise with the Project Manager in relation to any design changes,
- Monitor external design consultants to ensure that the elements of their design (including verification) are coordinated with overall design, procurement and construction requirements

**About You**
- Appropriate tertiary qualification in an Engineering, Commercial or Project Management discipline;
- Substantial project leadership experience (Minimum of 10 years) in a major project in infrastructure with an excellent understanding and knowledge of project management principles and practices;
- Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
- Experience with electrical and mechanical design fundamentals at a detailed level.

**What we offer**
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing training for career progression
- A competitive remuneration package with salary continuance insurance, employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more

**What makes you right for UGL**
- Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace
- Empower a united and collaborative culture
- Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
- Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients and other stakeholders
- Genuine concern for safety

**About Us**

UGL is a well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within; rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies

At UGL, we value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

Ref: 250294

**Discipline**: Design Manager

**Primary Location**: Australia-NSW-Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs

**Work Type**: Full-time