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This is a uniquely strategic design role where your experience helps shape better project outcomes across our business. You'll provide independent design expertise at critical project stages, helping teams make informed decisions and navigate complex challenges before they impact delivery.
As a Senior Design Manager, you'll provide expert design leadership and independent insight across tenders, ECI and live projects. You'll help project teams strengthen design outcomes, navigate complex issues and make informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
In this role, you will:
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
This role is not embedded within a single project. Instead, you’ll work across the business as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance that strengthens design outcomes, reduces risk and supports successful project delivery.
You bring a strong technical foundation, broad project experience and the ability to influence, mentor and guide others through complex design challenges.
You’ll likely bring:
Significant experience in design management within commercial construction across multiple building typologies
A background in architecture, engineering, or similar, with strong technical grounding
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This role suits someone who enjoys digging into detail, asking the right questions, and helping teams deliver better outcomes.
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, we combine Tier 1 capability with the agility of private ownership, where decisions are quick, ideas are heard, and your impact is visible.
We are committed to innovation and new ways of working, investing heavily in digital solutions to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient outcomes. You will thrive among talented, driven people who bring their strengths together and push each other to achieve exceptional results.
At Built, we create an environment where people can accelerate their development, take on meaningful responsibility and work across diverse sectors and project scales. You’ll get exposure quickly, supported by leaders who back good ideas and create space for you to grow.
In return, we look for people who bring curiosity, ownership and a willingness to stretch themselves. We value collaboration, practical problem‑solving, and people who thrive in a culture where everyone contributes to better outcomes. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth and life outside of work.
If you want to build differently, grow with purpose, and thrive in a team that’s shaping the future, this is your chance.
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. Curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn matter just as much as your experience.
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Australian-owned tier 1 construction contractor and property developer serving government and private-sector clients.
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