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Entry LevelFull-time
Salary Range
$17,340 - $23,460 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
Due to a growing pipeline of Defence work, we are looking for a multi-disciplinary design manager to join our Building Engineering Team. This role shapes technical strategy, defines client requirements and leads integrated multi-disciplinary design teams. We are looking for a leader who can manage the full design team – ensuring cohesive, high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Our preference is Adelaide, but this role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne. 
How you’ll make a difference:
• Lead and integrate large multidisciplinary design teams, driving technical coordination across architecture, civils, structural, MEP, fire, security, acoustics and specialist Defence consultants, ensuring fully integrated solutions.
• Act as the primary client interface, engaging with Defence stakeholders and end users to extract operational requirements, translate them into technical briefs, and manage evolving scope within secure environments.
• Own the front-end design strategy, establishing project execution plans, technical assurance processes, risk registers and programme controls from concept through detailed design.
• Manage programme, commercial and governance obligations, ensuring delivery in line with DSC or framework requirements, maintaining compliance with Defence standards, security protocols, and regulatory controls.
• Provide technical leadership and assurance, chairing design reviews, challenging discipline leads, resolving cross-discipline conflicts, ensuring buildability, safety, resilience and long-term asset performance.
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About AECOM2
AECOM2 is a specialized consulting and engineering firm operating at the intersection of infrastructure development and technology innovation. Headquartered in a major metropolitan area, the company builds upon the legacy of its namesake parent organization, AECOM, to deliver cutting-edge solutions for complex projects worldwide. With a focus on forward-thinking approaches to urban development, transportation systems, and environmental sustainability, AECOM2 has established itself as a forward-looking entity in the global engineering and consulting sector. The "2" in its name suggests a second iteration or specialized branch of the original firm, positioning it as an evolution in service delivery and technical expertise. AECOM2 offers a comprehensive suite of services including advanced infrastructure planning, smart city technology integration, sustainable design consulting, and digital transformation solutions for public and private sector clients. Key features of their offerings include data-driven decision support systems, modular construction expertise, and lifecycle management strategies that optimize long-term performance. The firm primarily serves municipal governments, transportation authorities, energy utilities, and large-scale development corporations seeking innovative approaches to infrastructure challenges. Their solutions are characterized by interdisciplinary collaboration and the application of emerging technologies to traditional engineering problems. Notably, AECOM2 has positioned itself as a leader in integrating artificial intelligence and predictive analytics into traditional engineering workflows, creating a unique value proposition that combines proven methodologies with next-generation capabilities. This technological focus has earned them recognition in industry publications and positioned them as a forward-thinking alternative within the competitive engineering consulting market.
