Design Manager – Property Development

About the role

An established property development and construction organisation is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design delivery for premium residential and mixed‑use projects from planning approval through to construction documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the full design management process across multiple projects.
• Manage design progression from planning approval through detailed design and construction documentation.
• Coordinate external consultants, architects, engineers and specialist designers.
• Ensure design deliverables meet project objectives, regulatory requirements, budgets and programmes.
• Facilitate design review workshops and obtain stakeholder approvals at key milestones.
• Identify opportunities for design optimisation, value engineering and risk mitigation.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience managing design on medium to large‑scale building projects.
• Strong understanding of the National Construction Code, Australian Standards and NSW planning frameworks.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and managing design programmes.

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of design documentation and construction methodologies.
• Commercial awareness to balance design quality, programme and budget.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.