Senior Design Manager

Built isn’t waiting for the future. We’re building it.

This is for a Senior Design Manager who likes being at the point where design intent becomes construction reality. You will help shape solutions early, unlock decisions across consultants and stakeholders, and give delivery teams the clarity they need to build safely, efficiently and well. At Built, your technical judgement will be visible in the quality, value and buildability of the projects we deliver.

Design is a critical link between our clients, consultants and project teams. In this role, you will guide the flow of design information, challenge issues early and keep documentation moving in step with programme, procurement and construction needs. You will be the person who connects intent with delivery, making sure the right inputs, approvals and decisions are in place at the right time.

• Translate client requirements, consultant inputs and project constraints into a clear design pathway the team can deliver against.
• Lead design coordination across architects, engineers, services consultants, authorities, subcontractors and specialist advisors.
• Keep design milestones aligned with procurement and construction activity, so teams have the information they need before decisions become critical.
• Review documentation through a time, cost, quality, compliance and buildability lens, identifying risks, gaps and opportunities early.
• Support design reviews, value management and Safety in Design processes that improve outcomes for clients, users and delivery teams.

We are looking for a Senior Design Manager with the confidence to ask the right questions, the discipline to keep design moving, and the judgement to balance technical, commercial and programme priorities. You do not need to have all the answers on day one, but you will bring curiosity, structure and the ability to bring specialists together around a practical way forward.

• Proven experience coordinating design deliverables on construction projects, ideally in a design and construct or main contractor environment.
• Working knowledge of construction staging, procurement, approvals and design documentation workflows.
• Ability to engage confidently with clients, consultants, authorities, subcontractors and internal delivery teams.
• Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complexity into clear actions.
• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related field.

Built is a leading privately owned construction company operating across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. With more than 1,600 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. You can explore these in our one‑page Benefits Summary.

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.