Design Manager
- Sydney, NSW
- $150,000-200,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Geelong.Design & Build Recruitment has partnered with Ventia, a leading essential infrastructure services provider, to find an experienced and ambitious Design Manager to join their expanding Energy team to deliver High Voltage Design & Construction projects.About Ventia:
Ventia is a top-tier infrastructure services provider that plays a critical role in supporting communities across Australia and New Zealand. As an ASX top 200 company, with a secondary listing on New Zealand’s Exchange (NZX), Ventia specializes in the long-term operation, maintenance, and management of essential public and private assets.Operating across various industry segments, including energy, defence, telecommunications, transport, and social infrastructure, Ventia has built a proud legacy of delivering tailored outcomes for clients and communities alike.
Today, Ventia boasts a diverse workforce of more than 35,000 people, operating across 400 sites in Australia and New Zealand.Key responsibilities for the Design Manager include:
- HV & LV Design in Substation, Transmission line, Solar Systems, BESS etc.
- Design management.
- Leading and coordinating all design activities across civil, electrical, mechanical, and SCADA disciplines.
- Liaising directly with internal and external design teams, ensuring timely resolution of client design comments.
- Managing drawing and document submissions via the approved document management system (e.g. Aconex), ensuring compliance with client standards.
- Maintaining and closing out the Design Comment Register.
- Tracking and closing all RFIs and Design Change Requests on a weekly basis.
- Coordinating red-line mark-ups and final as-built documentation.
- Working closely with the Construction Manager and Senior Project Engineer to ensure smooth integration between design and site execution.
- Ensuring compliance with Ventia’s Principal Contractor requirements, including design audits.
- Conducting quality and technical compliance reviews and providing input into D&C.
- Expertise in design projects related to electrical substations, renewable energy, and the transmission or distribution sectors, capable of operating at a leadership level.
- Expertise in solar PV and/or battery energy storage systems design.
- Strong understanding of earthing, protection, cable and HV design.
- Acceptable exposure to installation, testing, and commissioning of HV projects.
- Experience working closely with the construction team & design partner to ensure smooth integration between design and site execution.
- Knowledge of the Australian energy environment, particularly NEM grid connection requirements, the National Electricity Rules, and AEMO/NSP guidelines.
- Experience supporting the procurement team with technical knowledge of products, systems, and market sectors within the electrical industry.
- Proficiency in applying Australian Standards such as AS/NZS 3000, AS2067, AS62271, and relevant design standards and statutory regulations.
- Strong leadership abilities with a passion for mentoring and team development; leads by example, fosters collaboration, and ensures project success through effective delegation and performance management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at working with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrates strong work planning and execution by effectively organizing information, prioritizing tasks across multiple projects, ensuring timely completion, and overseeing team deliverables to meet strategic goals
- An Engineers Australia recognized tertiary engineering qualification.
- Current RPEQ/CPEng certification, or the eligibility and willingness to obtain these.
- Australian work rights (Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident).
- A competitive salary package that reflects your skills and experience.
- Start on a fixed-term contract with real potential to transition into a long-term role.
- Be part of Australia’s energy transition and contribute to high-profile HV and renewable projects across the country.
- Work in any of our offices across Australia, including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Geelong, and Adelaide with hybrid working options
- Grow your career with industry leaders and join a collaborative, supportive team backed by an ASX Top 200 business, with a strong focus on development and progression