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Design Manager - Water Infrastructure

SeniorFull-timeHybridSydney NSW, AustraliaEngineeringPosted 3 weeks agoVerified 3 weeks ago
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About the job

The Design Manager – Water Infrastructure job at SMEC offers a unique opportunity to lead major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This client-facing position is perfect for a collaborative leader who thrives on building relationships and driving innovation. At SMEC, teamwork and empowerment are at the heart of our culture, ensuring that every team member can contribute to impactful engineering solutions.

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You'll be responsible for

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Providing technical oversight

Ensuring the quality and integrity of engineering design packages.
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Leading project delivery

Taking charge of the technical delivery of major projects or programs.
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Coordinating design teams

Guiding and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams to achieve project goals.

Key criteria

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15+ years of experience in design management

Extensive experience in managing engineering design projects.

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Expertise in wastewater treatment and networks

Strong background in delivering designs for wastewater infrastructure.

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Proven relationship-building skills

Ability to foster trust with clients and delivery partners.

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5 criteria for this job
15+ years of experience in design management
Extensive experience in managing engineering design projects.

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Expertise in wastewater treatment and networks
Strong background in delivering designs for wastewater infrastructure.

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Proven relationship-building skills
Ability to foster trust with clients and delivery partners.

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Commercial acumen in project management
Experience managing scope, budgets, and client expectations.

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Coordination of multidisciplinary teams
Extensive experience leading complex engineering design teams.

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