Design Manager

**About DT Infrastructure**

If you're not familiar with DT Infrastructure (DTI), let us introduce ourselves. We are the result of the acquisition of Downer's Transport Projects division by Gamuda Berhad. We take great pride in maintaining the outstanding brand equity and reputation that we’ve diligently built over the past eight years.

As a part of Gamuda Holdings Pty Ltd in Australia, which includes Gamuda Australia, we leverage the collective strengths and synergies of both brands to deliver unparalleled infrastructure solutions to our esteemed clients. With a strong foothold as a market leader in delivering major Transport Infrastructure projects in Australia, DT Infrastructure continues to secure new work and expand its reputation.

DT Infrastructure have been announced as the preferred applicant to deliver the **Queensland Train Manufacturing Program** (QTMP), the largest investment in new rollingstock in Queensland history. As part of this program our Northern Infrastructure Projects team will deliver the Design, Construction and Commissioning of a maintenance facility and stabling yards at **Ormeau**, in the Gold Coast region.

**About the Roles**:
We’re seeking Design Managers with **Depot & Buildings** experience to be part of our team. You will be responsible for managing all elements of engineering design associated with projects in the buildings space including the design consultants with an accountability of achieving integration of the design and construction whilst driving value for money outcomes.

The role is responsible for ensuring that effective systems are implemented and utilised which deliver defined business objectives whilst ensuring overall compliance to regulatory and customer requirements.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Develop strategic alliances with clients, returned works owners, subconsultants, architects, urban designers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Develops new approaches, methods, or technologies.
- Recognises the potential benefits of change in line with value engineering and cost planning principles.
- Manage the work performance of self and direct reports to ensure objectives and milestones are achieved.
- Ensure team’s capabilities are appropriate to achieve business goals, identify resource and skill gaps and develop strategies to bridge gaps.
- Ensure agreed standards, formats and deliverable timeframes are maintained.

**About You**:

- You must have an Engineering, or related qualifications.
- Minimum of 12 plus years of experience post degree completion.
- At least 5 years of experience in leading an engineering / design team.
- Ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of our Engineering’s policies, procedures, and guidelines as well as relevant legislation.
- Leadership skills will also be key as will a passion for customer focused outcomes, driving safety, quality, and sustainability, along with the ability to demonstrate strong communication skills, and a collaborative nature. Both are key with engaging with multiple internal, external and client stakeholder groups.
- Proven experience in technical management through all project delivery phases. Minimum 5 years.
- Strong understanding of all aspects project delivery, including contractual structures and management.
- Experience with end-to-end delivery of large infrastructure projects including operator involvement and whole-of-life considerations through design and delivery into operations.
- Proven leader, managing a project team within a large infrastructure project/program.
- Demonstrated delivery of building structures and specialist equipment within the rail maintenance environment.
- Relevant computer literacy skills in 3D CAD system experience.

**What we can offer**:

- Competitive salary and a suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives
- Organisation that truly values flexible working options
- A supportive and dynamic team environment
- Work on high-profile projects within an essential service industry
- Training and Development to advance your career with us.
- Championing health & safety initiatives for all our employees and visitors
- Continued investment & industry leading research & development into sustainable practices that contribute to the circular economy, delivering on long term urban & transport infrastructure improvements
- We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that promotes the skills and insights of all its people irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or sexual orientation._
- We know teams perform best when they’re diverse and every team member feels like they belong and it’s our mission to unleash potential in every team._