Steel Design Manager

ASX Listed company
- Market leader in modular construction
- Work with a innovative design team across a diverse range of national projects
- Fantastic salary package
- This position can be based in NSW, VIC, or QLD.

Fleetwood is part of the ASX listed Fleetwood Australia group of companies. Working in the education, government, housing, mining, custodial and commercial sectors, we are the market leader throughout Australia in the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of modular buildings.

At Fleetwood we work across a very exciting and diverse range of projects. This allows us to be at the forefront of development and innovation within the modular construction sector. We have operations in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia.

Fleetwood operates with the vision
**To be the leader in reimagining sustainable spaces** with our purpose
**To create innovative spaces for people to thrive. **We achieve this by working as
**One Fleetwood** and holding ourselves accountable to our company values.

**Zero Harm, Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability, & Growth through Innovation.**

**_About the role:_**
Fleetwood is on an exciting growth journey, and we now require a highly experienced National Steel Manager for the shared services team of design and estimating. You will be leading the national steel function to deliver mild and light gauge steel designs for the business.

Based out of either NSW, VIC, or QLD this role will work very closely with our high performing design and estimating teams and will require someone that can offer strong technical skills and high-level leadership.

**_The main responsibilities of the role are:_**
- Lead and oversee the daily functions of a national Steel team, managing resource allocation and reviewing documentation to ensure technical accuracy and project delivery in line with business objectives.
- Provide team members with guidance and industry experience in developing market segments.
- Assist with the development of a nationally unified steel design, drafting and documentation system in alignment with applicable industry best practise and standards.
- Work closely with internal Design and Estimating teams and internal stakeholders across the project lifecycle to ensure the best outcomes for Fleetwood.
- Establish formalised workflow procedures to ensure a consistent high degree of accuracy.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities and escalate issues as required.
- Liaise with Sales, Manufacturing, Construction, and Innovation teams to ensure strategies are implemented as per business objectives.
- Ensure documentation is of high quality and is compliant with established design standards.
- Ensure compliance with building codes, lawful regulations, standards, and legislation.
- Assist with the development and review of steel design policies, programs, and procedures, rectifying any procedural errors as required.
- Actively participate in HSEQ positive design methods.
- Support in the development, implementation and deployment of new software, systems, technologies, and workflows in alignment with Fleetwood’s strategic direction.
- Effectively manage employee performance, including completing cyclical performance reviews.
- Actively lead the recruitment and retention of appropriately skilled resources.
- Manage, monitor, and mentor team skills, growth, and knowledge, identifying technical or training needs.
- Support and mentor team leaders to manage the daily activities of their teams.
- Ensure effective communication with clients, internal and external stakeholders.
- Complete regular and ah-hoc reporting as required.

**_Skills and Experience required for the role:_**
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a management or leadership position.
- 10 years plus experience in the construction environment.
- Structural / engineering qualification or similar.
- Strong working knowledge of structural steel software programs (Advanced Steel preferred).
- Demonstrated experience in a management role as a strategic thinker to lead and develop a team delivering successful project outcomes.
- Ability to effectively manage relationships, both internal and external.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong understanding of trade capabilities within the construction industry.
- Ability to turn information into usable data and documents.
- Able to travel interstate as required.
- Strong verbal and communication skills

**_Why Fleetwood:_**
- Very competitive Salary Package
- Dynamic working environment
- Employee Benefits Program
- Flexible work/life balance