Design Manager

Defence Design Manager – Canberra Based

Want to bring ideas to life?

At Aurecon, we see the future through a different lens. Every project we deliver leaves a legacy – sustainable, innovative, and technically excellent. Now, we're looking for a Defence Design Manager to help us shape what's next.

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

As our new Design Manager, you'll be a key part of the Buildings team, helping to shape the way we design and deliver complex and high-impact projects for the Department of Defence, one of Aurecon's platinum clients.

This role is based in Canberra, where you'll lead multidisciplinary teams in the design management of Defence facilities and infrastructure projects, including the PDS 2.0 program and Capital Facilities and Infrastructure (CFI) portfolios.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and coordinating design delivery across multiple engineering and architectural disciplines.
• Leading stakeholder engagement with clients, Defence representatives, end users, and external consultants.
• Driving excellence, compliance, and innovation across Defence projects.

While this role focuses on design management, we have a strong preference for candidates with a technical background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, enabling you to also contribute to general engineering processes and input.

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, 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.

What are we looking for from you?

You'll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We're looking for people who can demonstrate how they've collaborated to bring ideas to life and delivered outcomes in complex environments.

In addition to experience in design management, the following will be highly regarded:

• Strong capability in leading coordination of internal design disciplines with external stakeholders including other consultants, architects, end users, and authorities.
• Demonstrated experience in the Defence sector, particularly in the PDS and CFI portfolios.
• A technical background in one of the following disciplines (preferred: Electrical or Mechanical):
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Fire Protection
• Hydraulics
• Security / ICT
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules and deliverables.

Think you know Aurecon? You may be surprised.

Aurecon's strength has always been our people. It's our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It's our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you'll probably know lots of our award-winning projects. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland? That was us too. And the Tseung Kwan O Interchange in Hong Kong? You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you'll not only be joining an international design, engineering and advisory company but also a community working together to tackle some of the world's most complex challenges.

Ready to bring ideas to life?

Then please apply. Remember, it's you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at

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