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Design Manager

Seeking a Design Manager to lead the design and drafting team | Excellent Salary - Above market | Brisbane

Your new company

An established leading tier 3 design & construction firm with a reputation for excellence and integrity. Specialising in apartments, townhouses, retirement villages and warehouses, working with top-tier clients. Their growth is driven by repeat and referred clients—a testament to their quality and client-first approach.

Your new role

As Design Manager, you’ll be responsible for the quality, creativity, and delivery of all design outputs across our business. You’ll lead a team of designers and drafters, mentor junior staff, and collaborate closely with clients, consultants, and internal departments. This is a senior leadership role with real influence—your work will be central to our continued growth and reputation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the in-house design/drafting team
  • Oversee design from inception to handover, including site analysis, feasibility, masterplanning, and documentation
  • Collaborate with clients to develop and document design briefs
  • Produce high-quality documentation using Revit and AutoCAD
  • Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards (BCA, NCC, local authority codes)
  • Maintain document control, software licencing, and drafting libraries
  • Stay current with design trends, products, and regulatory changes
  • Work closely with HR and IT to manage staffing and systems
  • Support other departments (Construction, Estimating) as needed

What you'll need to succeed

  • 8+ years in a similar role; architecture/design/drafting within a Design and Construct
  • Experience in a Design and Construct and Architectural firm - Ideal
  • Excellent Design technical ability – drawing and designing
  • Experience across the full project lifecycle; design through to construct
  • Excellent communication skills; client management and team leadership
  • Strong creative vision and spatial planning ability
  • Strong understanding of NCC local standards, compliance and building codes
  • Deep understanding of fit-for-purpose design and construction documentation
  • High proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
  • Detail-oriented, organised, and deadline-driven


What you'll get in return

  • Excellent salary - above market
  • Lead a respected and growing design team
  • Be part of a business with a strong reputation and exciting growth trajectory
  • Work on diverse, meaningful projects
  • Enjoy a collaborative, professional, and supportive culture

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this position please hit “apply” or forward an up-to-date CV to astrid.martin@hays.com.au or reach out for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Construction
Location
QLD - Brisbane CBD
Specialism
Architecture
Ref:
2941319

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Astrid Martin, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Brisbane
Level 45, One One One Eagle St, 111 Eagle Street

Telephone: 0282269788

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