Associate Director - Design Manager

Reporting to the Planning and Design Director – Queensland, and working closely with our Project Deliver Director, you will lead design teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, innovative, and efficient transport infrastructure projects. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to drive project excellence from concept through to completion.

• Lead design review processes, risk assessments, and quality assurance activities.
• Liaise with clients, government agencies, and contractors to ensure alignment with project objectives, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and designers, fostering professional development and collaboration.
• Contribute to business development and project proposal efforts within the transportation sector.
• Develop and implement innovative design solutions that balance cost, safety, sustainability, and constructability.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for the design and delivery of major transport infrastructure projects across Queensland.

Proven experience in a senior design management role within transportation infrastructure projects in Queensland.

HDR is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Design Manager at the Associate Director level to join our Queensland transportation team, based in Brisbane. This is a key leadership role within our Highways team, offering the opportunity to provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the successful delivery of complex, multidisciplinary transport projects across Queensland.

• Strong technical expertise in highway and transport design, with a deep understanding of relevant standards and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered membership of Engineers Australia and RPEQ (or ability to obtain.)
• Proven experience in a senior design management role within transportation infrastructure projects in Queensland.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
• Demonstrated leadership, coordination and communication skills to successfully engage and guide project delivery teams, whilst working closely with end clients and contractors.
• Typically 15+ years’ relevant experience, particularly within a consulting environment.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic transportation team within a global, 100% employee-owned company. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise will help shape Queensland’s future transport network.