Design Manager

Design Manager - Transmission Lines

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Want to bring ideas to life?

As an engineer you’re no doubt aware of Aurecon - we’ve been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. But why should you choose to join us?

Every project Aurecon delivers leaves a legacy. Every project has sustainability embedded in decision making. And every project is at the leading-edge of technical eminence.

But it really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything - from the local community to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?

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How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world’s economic development and, it’s the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart. Here are the key things you will do to ‘bring ideas to life’.
- Advise our clients on the network planning and connection of renewable power generation projects, energy storage projects, islanded grids and transmission level power networks operation.
- High level engineering consulting and client management skills, experienced in the delivery of major and/or complex design projects.
- Join one of the largest Australian community of specialists in grid scale renewable power generation and energy storage, and in mining rail and fleet decarbonisation, to work collaboratively across the business and with clients bringing diverse skillsets together and innovation to complex problems.
- Provide project and technical support for current internal projects and greenfield prospects and actively participate in development activities, including meeting with renewables, visiting landowners, and associated design activities.
- Accountable for the overall success of all aspects of projects assigned by the Technical Director. This includes but is not limited to contract negotiation, project management, managing timeliness, quality, risk management, project financial performance, communication, and scope management of the projects, in line with the Aurecon methodology.
- Accountable for effective closeout of projects and debrief on all projects with the client, Client Relationship Executive/Managers and Project Leaders; responsible for providing technical expertise and overseeing all technical aspects of projects.
- Responsible for, achievement of revenue and relevant utilisation targets, developing of client proposals and tenders in conjunction with business development. This includes bid planning, facilitation, costing, writing, technical inputs, and signoff as required.

What we are looking for:

- Be degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering
- Ideally you will demonstrate extensive experience in transmission & distribution to include experience with 500 KVA transmission line design.
- Strong engineering consulting and client management skills, experienced in the delivery of major and/or complex design projects.
- Excellent communicator with well-developed commercial, analytical, and technical skills, with a strong client focus and proven record in business development.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership to coach and mentor a small team of junior staff.

How will your future be shaped by us?

Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan - our fourth edition since 2014.

On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. You’ll also have - a learning programme 100% personalised to you and the option to build your technical mastery in the Aurecon Design Academy which earns you a Graduate Certificate in Design Management from the prestigious RMIT University. Plus, you’ll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, learning and our Careers Hub. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate