Design Manager

Location
Helensvale QLD
 
Full job description
Join Alder Group - Celebrating 22 Years of Excellence in 2025!

About Us: Alder Group brings development and construction teams under one roof to deliver exceptional building, civil, and infrastructure projects and community focussed developments. We are an award-winning development and construction company based on the Gold Coast with offices also in Brisbane and Ballina.

We have a rare opportunity available for a Design Manager to join our Gold Coast team. We’re seeking a visionary Design Manager to lead innovative design solutions, drive collaboration across teams, and bring architectural excellence to life from concept to completion. This is an opportunity to deliver high-impact community commercial projects with values up to $50m. If you're ready to influence the future of construction with creativity and precision, we want to hear from you!

About the role

Ensure design documentation is compliant and practical to deliver.
You will need to work Autonomously at times and also closely with internal external stakeholders for quality outcomes.
Managing the entire Design process from Tender to Practical Completion
Driving the Value Management process to provide the best possible outcomes for both our clients and Alders.
Liaise with a variety of stakeholders including clients, architects, and various other consultants and authorities.
Responsible for planning, creating and controlling the delivery of project design - manage the approval process and cost plans in accordance with the program and project requirements.
Requirements

You will be a methodical individual with a creative streak who is adept at investigating project opportunities and efficiencies.

Tertiary Qualification relevant to the role
A minimum of 5 years’ practical experience in a similar head contractor design management role
Greenstar and NABERS project delivery and accreditation will be favourable
An accomplished communicator and negotiator


Why Join Us: If you are looking for a role that offers excitement, stability, flexibility, and exposure to diverse projects, Alder Group is the place for you! We have a diverse portfolio of works and deliver outstanding, award-winning results across various sectors, including infrastructure, education, retail, commercial, health, hospitality, industrial, manufacturing, and community.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package.
Supportive structure and workplace culture.
Professional challenges that stimulate growth and prosperity for all.
We live by our values of TEAMWORK, PARTNERSHIPS, INTEGRITY, and PRIDE.
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