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We are seeking an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in water infrastructure to join our central design team at our North Sydney head office. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of major water projects, working closely with a talented and supportive team to create innovative solutions for treatment plants, pipelines, and pump stations. You will have the opportunity to build strong client relationships, contribute to best practice, and help shape the future of water infrastructure. As our business continues to grow and succeed in the market, your expertise will play a vital part in our ongoing achievements and the exciting journey ahead.

About Seymour Whyte:

We are a successful civil contracting business that has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want. 

About the Role

• Take ownership of all HSEQ responsibilities, ensuring compliance with company policies, project management plans, and driving negotiations to protect profitability.
• Develop, communicate, and adhere to project Design Management Plans, ensuring all team members, suppliers, and subcontractors are aligned.
• Select, manage, and support project design team members (consultants), setting clear expectations and driving performance improvements as needed.
• Lead the bid management process, ensuring design deliverables are completed on time and providing feedback to estimators, construction personnel, and planners.
• Act as the key communication link between construction teams and designers, promptly communicating changes in scope, design, or methodology.
• Champion innovation and value engineering across all design and bid projects, maintaining a risk register and facilitating risk reviews with designers.
• Liaise with client representatives to understand and manage expectations, ensuring the project meets all technical and performance requirements and that design briefs are fully interpreted and delivered.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent), with professional accreditation (RPEQ or CPEng).
• Demonstrated experience managing design for water infrastructure projects, such as treatment plants, wastewater facilities, pipelines, and pump stations etc
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring technical and performance requirements are met for water sector projects.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, environmental, and industry standards relevant to water infrastructure design and delivery.
• Track record of driving innovation and value engineering to optimise outcomes in water-related projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising with clients, authorities, and internal teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Current C-Class Driver’s Licence

Company Benefits:

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development programs.

Many of our projects are in areas without public transport access, and some are regional; therefore, all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next Steps

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494636

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.