Design Manager

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things 

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it. 

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future. 

Your Opportunity

Mott MacDonald's Water team has an exciting opportunity for a Design Manager in South Australia. You will support the planning, design, and delivery of water, wastewater, network, and treatment infrastructure for SA Water, helping address key challenges including climate resilience, population growth, and ageing infrastructure.

This role will interface with local delivery teams providing digital engineering on project and technical support to other staff, as well as liaise with the Global Delivery Service team for offshore delivery of digital engineering on projects.

• Oversee and coordinate a team of digital designers to program and budget, and to client and industry engineering, model and drafting standards.
• Collaborate with other partner design and/or construction organisations, including client members.
• Support, develop and mentor junior digital designers.
• Apply your past construction and commissioning experience into all aspects of digital design.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients.
• Support and provide input to new bid opportunities.

About You

• Diploma of Engineering/Associate Degree in Civil Engineering (minimum).
• Experienced user in Civil 3D, Revit, 12D Model and/or is essential.
• Demonstrated experience as a digital designer delivering water and wastewater projects across networks and treatment.
• Extensive knowledge of local and national standards, including Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) standards and drawings (incl. SEQ amendments).
• Experience in or aspiration to take on a management and/or leadership role to lead a team of digital designers.