Lead Design Manager

Lead Design Manager

Location: Adelaide CBD
Work Type: 12-Month Contract | Casual | Competitive Hourly Rate

Drive excellence in engineering design, leadership, and delivery for complex infrastructure and dam projects. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Lead Design Manager to guide a talented team and oversee major multidisciplinary projects that shape South Australia’s sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Design Managers to deliver high-quality, technically sound design solutions.
• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering projects, with a focus on geotechnical and seismic risk management.
• Manage design review, quality assurance, and adherence to Safety in Design principles.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across engineering standards and systems.

About You
To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Degree qualification in Engineering (B.Eng or equivalent) – Essential.
• Proven experience in engineering design, review, and infrastructure project delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across senior levels.
• Experience managing teams and driving performance in a technical environment.
• Local industry experience desirable, but not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate ( approx. $95.90/hr including casual loading)
• 12-month assignment with flexible working arrangements
• Collaborative environment with strong focus on safety, quality, and innovation
• Opportunity to lead high-impact public infrastructure projects

Apply now by submitting your CV

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.