Senior Design Manager at Built Australia | AU | Rezi

Senior Design Manager at Built Australia

Senior Design Manager

Built Australia · AU

2 weeks ago

Senior Design Manager

Built Australia · AU

16 days ago
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About the Role

This strategic design role provides independent design expertise at critical project stages, helping teams make informed decisions and navigate complex challenges to improve project outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Review design documentation and provide technical insight across key project stages
  • Identify opportunities to improve design outcomes, buildability and project performance
  • Support teams in navigating complex design challenges and driving informed decision making
  • Partner with internal teams and external consultants to strengthen design approaches
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of design management processes across the business

Requirements

  • Strong technical foundation, broad project experience and the ability to influence, mentor and guide others through complex design challenges
  • Significant experience in design management within commercial construction across multiple building typologies
  • A background in architecture, engineering, or similar, with strong technical grounding
  • A deep understanding of NCC, building codes and other legislative requirements
  • A broad, holistic view of projects — beyond a single discipline
  • The ability to influence and challenge constructively, even in complex or sensitive situations
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative and diplomatic approach
  • Curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn

Skills

  • Design management
  • Architecture
  • Engineering
  • NCC
  • Building codes
  • Legislative requirements
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Collaboration
  • Diplomacy
  • Problem-solving

Location

  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • United Kingdom

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Senior
  • Significant experience in design management

Education Level

  • Degree in architecture, engineering, or similar

Benefits

  • Comprehensive range of benefits designed to support wellbeing, growth and life outside of work

About the Company

  • Built is a leading privately owned construction company operating across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
  • With more than 1,300 people and a strong pipeline of diverse projects, Built combines Tier 1 capability with the agility of private ownership.
  • Built is committed to innovation and new ways of working, investing heavily in digital solutions to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient outcomes.
  • Built creates an environment where people can accelerate their development, take on meaningful responsibility and work across diverse sectors and project scales.
  • Built values curiosity, ownership and a willingness to stretch themselves.
  • Built values collaboration, practical problem-solving, and people who thrive in a culture where everyone contributes to better outcomes.

Equal Opportunity

  • We’re building teams that reflect the communities we work in.
  • At Built, we value different perspectives because fresh thinking helps us find better ways of doing things.
  • If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t tick every single box, we’d still love to hear from you.