Design Lead/principal Designer

ADG Engineers is a rapidly expanding engineering consultancy firm that provides high-quality design, engineering, and project management services across various sectors including transport infrastructure, master planning & land development and commercial & residential built-form.

**At ADG, we design with purpose, to make a difference.**

**About the Team**

Providing services to a range of sectors, our team is proud of our achievements, and always seek new and innovative ways to exceed our clients’ expectations. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Design Lead / Principal Designer for our Civil Engineering team in Brisbane.

**Your role**

Some of your key responsibilities in this role will include:

- Leading the design team on Brisbane's marquee urban redevelopment precinct that will ultimately have national and global significance, pioneering sustainable infrastructure solutions
- Play a key role in shaping ADG's rapidly expanding civil team working across key sectors, transport infrastructure, master planning & land development and commercial & residential built-form
- Be part of ADG’s National Civil leadership team to develop and implement ADG's overall strategy for the design team and wider civil team
- Leading and managing a team of civil design technicians and design engineers, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality design solutions that meet client requirements
- Developing and implementing design strategies, processes, and procedures that ensure the success of the design team and wider civil team
- Managing project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively to ensure the successful completion of design projects
- Fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement within the design team and wider civil team
- Actively engaging with clients, stakeholders, and project partners to ensure successful project outcomes.

**Your experience**:

- An Advanced Diploma (AQF6) qualification or equivalent in Civil Engineering
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in design management or lead design roles
- Proven experience in leading design teams on large-scale projects, across either infrastructure, transport, or land developments sectors
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- The ability to work collaboratively with other members of the leadership team to achieve common goals
- A strong focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
- A passion for delivering successful project outcomes that meet client requirements
- Experience in using design software such as AutoCAD, 12D, Civil 3d, PCDrain and PCSewer.

**What’s in it for you?**

ADG values your professional development and will offer you exposure across all facets of design and project delivery to expand your skillset. We are committed to attracting, retaining and working together to develop our talent. We reward our staff and at every level, we work together to deliver the highest standards in engineering and services delivery alike.

**In return for your dedication to this role, you will be rewarded with:

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- A competitive salary package
- Flexible work environment
- Active social calendar
- Birthday Leave after 12 months of service
- Industry Leading Paid Parental Leave scheme
- Five weeks annual leave after 5 years of service
- Relocation assistance provided
- Employee assistance program

If you have a passion for design and leadership and are looking for an exciting new challenge, then this could be the role for you. To apply, please submit your resume/cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.