Design Manager

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Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Western Australia
Categories: Engineering

We are a successful civil contracting business who 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.

We are mobilising for a major iconic project in Perth that involves engineering design, earthworks, roadworks, buildings and services.

The Design Manager plays a critical role in maximising opportunities and returns for Seymour Whyte by leading the efficient and innovative management of design processes during both submission preparation and project delivery.

This role ensures design solutions are aligned with client expectations, project requirements, and commercial objectives—while driving value, minimising risk, and enabling seamless integration between design and construction teams.

About the role

• Lead and manage all aspects of the design process across project phases.
• Maintain risk registers, manage design‑related risks and opportunities.
• Act as the key interface between designers, construction teams and clients.
• Champion innovation and value engineering throughout design and bid phases.
• Negotiate and manage consultancy agreements, monitor consultant budgets and variations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, with CPEng status highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural design processes, able to engage in technical discussions and manage design during tender and delivery phases.
• Proven experience in design and construct civil infrastructure projects, ideally for State or Federal government clients, with knowledge of the estimation process to support tender and EOI submissions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage small teams, including subcontractors and consultants, while fostering collaborative working relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, capable of liaising effectively across diverse project teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

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

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, 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.

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

Advertised: 18 Nov 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Dec 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

Seymour Whyte Head Office
12 Electronics Street
Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113

PO Box 4436
Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113 New South Wales

Seymour Whyte NSW Office
Level 8, 182‑186 Blues Point Road
McMahons Point NSW 2060

Locked Bag 7513
McMahons Point, 2060 Victoria

Seymour Whyte VIC Office
Suite 6.01 / Level 6, 11 Queens Road
Melbourne VIC 3004

South Australia Seymour Whyte SA Office
Level 2, Suite 8, 12 Pirie Street
Adelaide SA 5000

Western Australia Seymour Whyte WA Office
Level 1, 100 Havelock Street, West Perth, WA 6005

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