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Design Manager / Project Manager , Energy Projects
Aurecon
Adelaide, QAT
Full Time
Senior
Hybrid
4 weeks ago
Design ManagementProject ManagementHigh Voltage Substation DesignTransmission Line DesignRenewable EnergyStakeholder Management
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About the Role
Aurecon is looking for a Design Manager / Project Manager to join their Energy team, delivering critical transmission, substation, and renewable energy infrastructure projects. You will lead design and delivery of high voltage infrastructure, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and build client relationships.
Key Skills for This Role
Design ManagementProject ManagementHigh Voltage Substation DesignTransmission Line DesignRenewable EnergyStakeholder Management
Responsibilities
- Lead design and delivery of transmission (132kV+) and renewables infrastructure, managing multi disciplinary teams across all disciplines
- Provide technical governance, quality assurance, and oversight of project planning, scheduling and design coordination
- Interface with clients and stakeholders to ensure scope, time, cost and quality targets are achieved on complex high voltage projects
- Act as a trusted advisor, developing strong relationships with utilities, developers and contractors
- Support bid preparation, pipeline planning, and proposal writing
- Work closely with Aurecon Practice and Discipline Leads to support project excellence
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to culture of inclusion, technical excellence and innovation
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in High Voltage (132kV+) substation or transmission design and/or project delivery
- Strong background in design management, project engineering or interdisciplinary coordination
- Knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project or CRM platforms
- Client centric mindset with excellent communication, commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in renewables such as wind farms and BESS, or design and construct experience is highly advantageous
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Company Overview
- Aurecon is an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
- Recognised by AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026.
What will you do?
- Lead design and delivery of transmission (132kV+) and renewables infrastructure, managing multi disciplinary teams across all disciplines including transmission lines, primary, secondary, and civil/structural works.
- Provide technical governance, quality assurance, and oversight of project planning, scheduling and design coordination.
- Interface with clients and stakeholders to ensure scope, time, cost and quality targets are achieved on complex high voltage projects.
- Act as a trusted advisor, developing strong relationships with utilities, developers and contractors.
- Support bid preparation, pipeline planning, and proposal writing.
- Work closely with Aurecon Practice and Discipline Leads to support project excellence.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to our culture of inclusion, technical excellence and innovation.
What are we looking for?
- 10+ years of experience in High Voltage (132kV+) substation or transmission design and/or project delivery.
- Strong background in design management, project engineering or interdisciplinary coordination.
- Knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project or CRM platforms.
- Client centric mindset with excellent communication, commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in renewables such as wind farms and BESS, or design and construct experience is highly advantageous.
What does success look like?
- In your first 3 months, you’ll be embedded in a high performing project team with client exposure and delivery focus.
- After 6 months, you’ll be owning client relationships and mentoring others, while shaping the future of Australia’s energy grid.
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