Design Manager (Civil) – Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects

Design Manager (Civil) – Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Not applicable

We are looking for an experienced Design Manager (Civil) to join our Water Infrastructure team in Melbourne. The role involves delivering civil engineering designs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, managing technical delivery from concept to detailed design, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, and building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil engineering designs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects ranging from treatment plants to pump station upgrades and pipeline systems.
• Manage technical delivery of projects from concept through detailed design, ensuring interdisciplinary coordination while maintaining schedule, scope, and budget requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams on complex water infrastructure projects.
• Represent Jacobs at industry events, mentor junior staff, and identify new opportunities to expand services.
• Build and nurture client relationships.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Australia.
• Strong civil engineering background with proven ability to personally deliver technical designs.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex water infrastructure projects.
• Deep understanding of Australian water industry standards, codes, and best practices.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance practicalities and their impact on design.
• Excellent client relationship skills and outstanding technical communication abilities.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle from concept through detailed design.

Benefits & Work Life

Jacobs offers flexible working arrangements, benefits and growth opportunities, including well-being benefits, global volunteering programs, and inclusive workplace initiatives.

Inclusion

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at interviews and allows nominee participation on the interview panel.

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