Design Manager

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Landmark Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Welcome to Landmark Australia

Landmark is a trusted Australian property developer and builder that continues to deliver high-quality, stylish and great-value apartments. With over 25 years of experience, Landmark is known for its' excellence in design and construction and boasts a team of over 70 property experts, successfully delivering projects worth over $5 billion.

We make the dream of home ownership a reality for everyone. Our beautifully designed and meticulously crafted apartments offer the perfect blend of style, comfort and value.

To help us with our mission, we are currently seeking an experienced Design and Approvals Manager to join our Development Division, supporting our pipeline of large-scale Class 2 residential projects across Sydney.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Development, this role is responsible for leading the design coordination, planning approvals, and certification processes across Landmark's portfolio. You'll work closely with our internal design and construction teams, as well as consultants, certifiers, and authorities, to ensure that all documentation, design intent, and compliance requirements are delivered on time and to the highest standards.

This position plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between Development and Construction, ensuring a seamless handover of projects from approval through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate internal and external design teams to ensure compliance with the NCC and relevant NSW legislation.
  • Oversee the procurement and lodgement of Construction Certificates and Compliance Declarations under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020.
  • Liaise with planning authorities, certifiers, and utility providers to progress approvals efficiently.
  • Chair regular design coordination meetings and ensure all deliverables align with programme and quality expectations.
  • Support construction teams during delivery to resolve design and compliance queries.
  • Conduct design compliance audits and ensure accurate documentation is maintained via the NSW Planning Portal.
  • Drive continuous improvement in design quality, coordination, and buildability.

About You

You'll bring strong technical knowledge, practical construction understanding, and the ability to lead consultant teams through complex approval and design processes. You'll be confident in navigating the NSW Planning Portal and Design Practitioner compliance frameworks while maintaining a collaborative and solution-focused approach.

To be successful, you'll have:

  • Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
  • 10+ years' experience in the construction industry, including 7+ in design management, project engineering, or client-side project management.
  • Strong understanding of NCC, BCA, and compliance obligations for Class 2 buildings.
  • Proven track record managing consultants, documentation, and authority approvals.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Eligibility for registration under the Design and Building Practitioners Act (preferred).

Contact

Submit your resume via the Quick apply button and ensure your profile contains relevant project examples so we can assess your candidature quickly. For confidential enquires, please call Sophie Lee on or email

Due to the high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thank you in advance for your interest in these roles

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