Description
design development
design review
safety design
owner engineer
client liaison
compliance management
In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping utility-scale renewable projects across the Pacific region, from feasibility through to delivery. You will provide high-level technical and design management expertise to maximise performance and compliance with Australian Standards and local regulations.
As Design Manager, you will lead and coordinate the design development of large-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and energy storage systems. You will oversee multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring all project designs comply with technical requirements, Australian standards, and International and local regulations. Acting as the key interface between the internal design team, clients, and contractors, you will manage design reviews, Safety in Design workshops, provide strategic direction, and ensure technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
- Act as Owner’s Engineer or technical advisor for clients, ensuring design integrity and compliance throughout project delivery.
- Stay abreast of emerging renewable technologies, digital design tools, and best practices, and integrate innovative approaches into project solutions.
- Coordinate and lead Safety in design workshops related to detailed designs activities.
- Manage design reviews and ensure alignment with project objectives, technical requirements, and compliance with Australian standards and statutory regulations.
- Direct and mentor engineers and design teams, fostering knowledge sharing and maintaining design consistency across projects.
- Provide design leadership during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases, including site inspections and technical support.
- Lead and coordinate the development of concept, and detailed designs for solar, wind, and BESS projects.
- Engage regularly with clients and stakeholders, delivering technical presentations, reports, and design progress briefings.
- Collaborate with project managers, design teams and subcontractors to deliver integrated project outcomes.