Senior Design Manager – Program Delivery & Services

About the role

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary delivery of high‑impact infrastructure, defence and building projects across South Australia and Victoria. You will coordinate architects, engineers and specialist consultants to ensure integrated, high‑quality outcomes from planning through to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design delivery for complex buildings and defence‑related projects.
• Coordinate architects, engineering disciplines and specialist sub‑consultants.
• Drive design coordination, technical reviews and quality‑assurance processes.
• Manage project interfaces, risks and delivery priorities across stakeholder environments.
• Conduct site investigations, assessments and project coordination activities.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to manage project interfaces and delivery outcomes.
• Support planning, programme management and delivery strategies across the PDS portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with clients, project teams and delivery partners.
• Contribute to the growth and capability of Aurecon’s Delivery Management team.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams on complex building or infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Desire to grow within a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.
• Defence project experience is highly regarded but not essential.

Required skills