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Design Manager

Design Manager

APD GlobalNone, Australia
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Join APD Global and help power the future of Australia.

We’re hiring a key role within our Transmission team at APD Global : These roles suit professionals who want to deliver complex scopes and contribute to Australia energy future.

About APD Global

At APD, we deliver engineering and design solutions to power utilities, electricity generation developers, and the mining and resources sectors across Australia and New Zealand. Our team of over 400 professionals operates from 15 offices throughout the APAC region.

Our services encompass extra high voltage transmission grids, power distribution networks, and consumer-end electric supply facilities. We also offer customised, integrated solutions for protection system design, automation, control and communication, all tailored to our clients' needs.

About the role

We are currently looking for a Design Manager to join our Adelaide office. The Design Manager will build and maintain strong relationships across our client base and facilitate the effective delivery of design packages to our client’s expectations. Reporting to the APAC Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating teams of engineers to successfully deliver transmission lines projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design Oversight : Managed the preparation of project evaluations and feasibility studies, ensuring all designs met technical and project-specific requirements.
  • Team Coordination : Collaborated across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and cohesive design solutions.
  • Client Engagement : Maintained strong client relationships, ensuring alignment with project goals and driving successful outcomes, engaging actively in Interactive sessions with external stakeholders.
  • Technical Document Development : Authored comprehensive presentation / document packages, ensuring clarity and consistency with project expectation and timelines.
  • Innovation Leadership : Spearheaded the development and implementation of innovative solutions for transmission line engineering, procurement and construction. Your solution shall offer a flexible, low-impact, and environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional practice, particularly suited for clients’ expectations.
  • Sustainability Focus : Ensuring the design meets performance criteria while aligning with contemporary environmental and sustainability standards.

What You’ll Bring

Hard Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical / mechanical / civil / structural engineering or related field
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering design and project management in the transmission lines or power sector
  • Proficient in PLS software
  • Demonstrated capability in the development of innovative concepts for solutions to technical, complex issues
  • Competent understanding of Australian and International codes and standards and risk and contingency assessment
  • Competent in the use of MS Power Point, MS Office and MS Project

    • Soft Skills

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with excellent interpersonal skills
  • High level of attention to detail and ability to work proactively
  • Ability to work confidently both as part of a team and autonomously
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • A technically strong and collaborative project environment
  • Long-term career development and progression opportunities
  • Professional development and certification opportunities
  • Access to industry-leading tools and technologies
  • A structured, professional work environment focused on safety, integrity, and delivery excellence

    • Successful candidates will be required to complete a medical assessment and provide a police clearance.

    APD is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage and support our employees to bring their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create exceptional outcomes.

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Engineering and Design

    • Industries

  • Engineering Services, Utilities, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

    • Location : Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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