Senior Design Manager

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians.

Perth Airport is investing more than $5 billion in new infrastructure so we can support our airline partners to grow, offering more services to new destinations and an improved customer experience.

Over the coming decade we will expand T1 International, and build new domestic terminal facilities, a parallel runway, two multi-storey carparks and our first airport hotel. This will deliver one airport for the people of Western Australia which will host all flight services in a central location giving passengers a seamless, world-class travel experience.

The Perth Airport estate is spread over 2100 hectares and has developed a $1.5 billion portfolio of existing industrial premises and significant vacant land holdings.

We service a truly diverse community and play an important role in strengthening cultural, family and social bonds while supporting business, tourism and leisure travel.

Our team are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Design Manager

What you'll do:

As the Senior Design Manager, you will lead the design team and oversee all aspects of the design process for our capital projects portfolio. Your responsibilities include defining project briefs, managing external consultants, and ensuring design deliverables meet regulatory requirements and project goals.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, provide comprehensive oversight of the design process, and ensure a smooth transition from design to construction.

Additionally, you will monitor consultant outputs during construction to ensure quality standards are met. Your role will involve aligning design efforts with business objectives and regulatory requirements, while also incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives into project definitions.

About you:

·        Hold tertiary qualifications in engineering, design, architecture, or project management.

·        Demonstrated experience in project development, including stakeholder engagement, design options, cost and time assessments, and risk management.

·        Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record in coordinating cross-functional teams and integrating diverse stakeholder needs into the design process.

·        In-depth understanding of the design process, including principles, methods, and deliverables, with the ability to adapt to changing project priorities.

·        Proficiency in project information systems, particularly Aconex and SharePoint, as well as Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word).

·        Basic proficiency in 3D documentation applications such as Autodesk Revit, Bentley Microstation, and AutoCAD.

·        Professional approach to project and design management with a focus on achieving high-quality outcomes.

·        Excellent leadership qualities with a strong problem-solving ability.

About Us:

We offer a dynamic and supportive team culture, a contemporary workplace with great facilities and a modern approach to work/life integration. Our competitive remuneration package comes with additional company benefits including free parking.

Perth Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. At PAPL we place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.