Design Manager

Posted: 23/07/2025

Closing Date: 22/08/2025

Salary: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Parramatta

Job Category: Civil

**Great office - Great work - Great people**

Indesco stands at the forefront of engineering, renowned for delivering cutting-edge design solutions across civil, structural, facade, and traffic engineering projects. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and client satisfaction has solidified our position as industry leaders..

**Join Indesco - Where Excellence Meets Opportunity**

**_Are you prepared to dive into a variety of complex projects?_**

Join a team of experts who thrive on challenges and take technical leadership in your field. At Indesco, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact while working on challenging all civil engineering projects for our city. As part of our growing team, you’ll not only contribute to shaping cutting-edge projects, but also help build and lead a team and business unit.

If you're passionate about growth and innovation, we'd love to have you on board.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

As a Senior Civil Designer/ Design Manager provides design review and verification and management of the digital engineering systems with a focus on improving Indesco standards and design systems efficiency across all offices. This role supports the Project Managers to manage the Canberra Design team and mentor junior team members.

**Key responsibilities**
- Digital Integration: Deliver strategies for the continuous improvement and maintenance of digital engineering production systems across all offices.
- Lead the integration of current and future design platforms, including 12d / Revit / Acad / GIS.
- Prepare and coordinate technical training and lead regular Indesco design team meetings.
- Design Management: Manage Canberra Civil Design team based on work priorities identified by the Project Managers.
- Manage design packaging and design interfaces.
- Project Operations: Monitor design costs and provide regular updates to the Project Managers.
- Arrange access to information, material and training to complete design and drafting work in accordance with the specification.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with across the business to ensure efficient use of digital engineering production systems.
- Team Membership: Support a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the team.
- Provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring to junior designers to support their professional growth and development.
- Governance: Work in accordance with the Business Management System (BMS) and adhere to all Indesco QA, policies and procedures.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Excellent work environment with the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders
- A vibrant, dynamic environment that rewards self-starters looking for career progression
- Great projects across a range of scales and sectors
- A range of employee benefits such as salary sacrificing, health initiatives and great social events
- Opportunities for growth and skill development with our diverse range of challenging projects

**ABOUT YOU**
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in civil design essential
- Expert in 12D civil design packages essential
- Demonstrated experience in design and documentation system management and development essential
- Knowledge of Australian, state, and local design standards and industry practices essential
- Knowledge of WHS Acts/Legislation and Environment Legislation desirable.
- Exhibits a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
- Communicates effectively and professionally, fostering strong relationships within project teams and with stakeholders

**Qualifications**
- Qualification in industry related or relevant course desirable