Design Manager

Join Arcadis and Create a Legacy

Arcadis is a leading international organization that provides design, engineering, and consultancy services for a sustainable built and natural environment. With more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, we are committed to improving the living environment worldwide. Everyone plays an important role in this.

With the power of many curious minds, we can solve the world's most complex challenges together and make a greater impact.

Role description:

Responsible to the Design Director for all technical aspects of the services, including design technical management, contract compliance, inter-disciplinary co-ordination, quality and design approvals.

Primary accountabilities:

Accountable for the successful technical design delivery in accordance with the Project Scope & Technical Requirements (DEWA and DBA) and DSA.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and technical guidance to the design team.
• Represent FRTP in design and technical meetings
• Management, integration, and coordination of all disciplines contributing to the design.
• Management of constructability and cost estimating activities.
• Overall responsibility for the quality of all design packages / DEWA deliverables including quality system implementation, appropriate resourcing, issue identification and correction
• Undertaken functional and technical reviews and signoff of Design Packages prior to release.
• Day to Day client interface at a project level.
• Oversee Document Controller in consultation with Digital Engineering Manager.
• Appoint and approve staff in consultation with the PLT.
• Authorise design changes in accordance with the Delegations of Authority (DOA).
• Attending meetings with Stakeholders and Third-party reviewers as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with the CJV Technical Director and Key Stakeholders (e.g. TI Corp liaison).
• Value engineering participation (as required).
• Attend project leadership Team meetings.
• Maintain Technical Register including non-conformances and design departures.
• Responsible for adherence to Project Design Management Plan and Quality Management Plan
• Identifying lessons learned and continuous improvement actions and provide to the Discipline Leads and Package Owners as necessary.
• Providing guidance and assistance to Discipline Lead and Package Owners for the resolution of complex technical issues and comment responses.
• Supporting the resolution of technical issues with the client, where escalation is required from Discipline Leads and Package Owners.
• Provide assurance that the technical design scope adheres to the quality management systems and processes.
• Reviewing and monitoring extreme technical risks alongside the Quality and Risk Manager to ensure technically derived risks are appropriately managed.
• Drive communication of client requirements, consistency and coordination between design packages and Environmental disciplines.
• Identify inputs required for Technical Reviews for preparation by Discipline Managers / Team Leaders.
• Awareness of design scope. Ensuring that works are not undertaken outside of scope, and escalating scope changes to the Senior Project Manager and Commercial Manager when requested
• Accountable for program wide deliverables and coordination with relevant Discipline Leads.
• Complete Release Certificates for formal design issues for approval by the Senior Project Manager.
• Ensuring comments raised by the independent verification team are resolved in a timely manner.
• Identification of opportunities for innovation.
• Provide guidance and support to Discipline Leaders.
• Management of WHS and Environmental issues in the design process.
• Management of project risks.
• Efficient project delivery.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in the delivery of technical aspects of major infrastructure design and documentation.
• Extensive engineering management experience.
• Principal Level qualifications in their area of primary responsibility.
• Collaborative and Design & Construct (D&C) contract delivery experience.
• Major project experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the co-ordination and management of complex technical requirements and interfaces.

Measurement of success:

• Successful completion of design deliverables in accordance with the DEWA and DBA.
• Achievement of all agreed time and cost objectives.
• Achievement of project quality objectives.

We achieve our goals only when everyone is empowered to bring out the best in themselves. We believe that everyone's contribution matters. That's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you use your unique experience and expertise to chart your own career path. With your skills, we maximize our impact together.

You do meaningful work, and no matter what role you play, you help provide sustainable solutions for a healthier planet. Leave your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life, and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

We want you to be your best self every day. We take equality and inclusion very seriously and hold ourselves accountable for our actions. It is our ambition to be an employer of choice and to provide a great workplace for everyone.

Perks and Benefits

Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Your well-being matters to us, and we are committed to providing the support you need, whenever you need it. The EAP provides confidential counselling and support services for various personal and work-related situations or concerns.

Flexible Working

Our culture fosters individual growth within a supportive community, where flexibility isn't just a perk – it's our promise. With a longstanding commitment to work-life balance, we empower you to tailor your schedule to fit your priorities. Whether it's balancing family commitments, pursuing personal passions, or optimizing productivity, our flexible working is here to support your journey.

Inclusive Culture

In our inclusive culture, diversity thrives, fostering an environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued, supported and respected, empowering individuals to be their best and full selves, every day and collectively solve the world's most complex challenges.

Learning & Development

At Arcadis, our commitment to continuous learning and development is exemplified through our Skills Powered approach, which integrates the innovative programs and resources offered in our Basecamp (Expedition DNA). This holistic strategy cultivates talent, propelling career growth and ensuring our team remains at the forefront of an ever-evolving industry landscape.