Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Outside Plant Designer
Design and scope tenders for outside plant networks, ensuring cost-effective, compliant solutions.
Job Highlights
About the Role
You’ll work closely with field staff and stakeholders to develop achievable budgets, accurate bills of materials, and practical design solutions that can be safely and efficiently delivered. Your work will directly support tender success, customer satisfaction, and the delivery of critical network infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸budgeting
- ▸bom
- ▸design solutions
- ▸tender support
- ▸customer satisfaction
- ▸network delivery
What You Bring
We’re seeking an experienced Outside Plant Designer to join our team in Wellington on a fixed‑term maternity cover position until August 2026, reporting to the Design Manager. In this role you will be responsible for scoping tenders and producing technically compliant, cost‑effective designs that meet both customer and operational requirements. You’re an experienced Outside Plant Designer who understands the importance of technically sound, buildable designs and accurate costings. • Proven experience in Outside Plant design and tender scoping • Strong understanding of relevant industry standards and accepted practices • Experience producing compliant designs, budgets, and bills of materials • Ability to develop achievable construction budgets and compare budget vs actual costs • Experience liaising with field staff to validate constructability and costings • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet design and tender timeframes • Proactive approach to customer liaison and tailored design solutions
Requirements
- ▸outside plant
- ▸design
- ▸tender scoping
- ▸budgeting
- ▸detail‑oriented
- ▸customer liaison
Work Environment
Office Full-Time