Design Manager

Design Manager

Salary:

$220000 - 240000 / Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Sydney - NSW 

Industry:

Energy

Reference:

energy3995258

Contact Name:

Jasmine Wiklander

Contact Email:

jasmine@designandbuild.com.au

Date Published:

01-Jan-2026

Position: Design Manager
Location: Sydney (flexible)
Salary: $220-$240+

We’re partnering with a leading APAC consulting firm delivering large-scale transmission, substation, and renewable energy projects across the region.

Appointing a Design Manager to lead a design team on high-profile major projects, including solar, BESS, substation, transmission and hybrid energy developments.

What you’ll do:
  • Lead and manage design delivery for major HV and substation projects across APAC.
  • Oversee multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors.
  • Ensure design packages meet technical, commercial, and client expectations.
  • Drive client engagement and act as the technical point of contact.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and foster a high-performing design culture.
  • Support tender design and ECI activities for large-scale renewable and T&D projects.
What we’re looking for:
  • Strong track record as a Design Manager or Lead Electrical Engineer on major substation and transmission projects.
  • Experience in renewable energy projects (solar, BESS, hybrid) highly desirable.
  • Skilled in earthing systems, HV and LV design, secondary systems, and HV cables.
  • Proven ability to manage teams, subcontractors, and client relationships.
  • Excellent technical review, design oversight, and project delivery experience.
Why Apply?
  • Lead high‑profile, multi‑disciplinary projects in renewables, transmission and substations.
  • Flexible working arrangements with hybrid options to support work‑life balance.
  • Join a growing APAC consulting firm with offices across Sydney, Melbourne, NZ and Asia. 
  • Belong to an inclusive, diverse culture with values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care. 
  • Take advantage of career development, mentoring and professional growth pathways.
  • Enjoy wellbeing, parental, volunteer and compassionate leave benefits.
Apply now or contact Jasmine on 0405 437 667 for a confidential conversation.
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