Senior Design Manager | Power Projects

Lead design delivery for major power projects. Shape outcomes, drive innovation, and build Australia's energy future. THE ROLE Downer's Power Projects team is seeking a highly skilled Senior Design Manager to oversee the delivery of major energy infrastructure projects. Based in either Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, this role is crucial for coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams throughout the entire project lifecycle, from planning and engineering to construction support and project close‑out. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure technical excellence, foster innovation, and maintain compliance with Downer's Engineering Delivery Model. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage design delivery for complex power and utility projects. Coordinate internal design disciplines and external subconsultants to meet scope, cost, and schedule targets. Ensure quality assurance, safety in design, and compliance with Downer standards. Oversee design risk management, reporting, and change control. Drive value engineering, continuous improvement, and design innovation. About You You are a technically skilled and commercially savvy leader with a passion for delivering high‑quality design results. You possess a deep understanding of power engineering, a collaborative approach, and proven experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams on extensive infrastructure or renewable energy projects. Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (CPEng / MIEAust desirable). Proven track record of managing design on significant power or infrastructure projects, either in design management or on the tools design. Proven ability to manage design scope, budgets, and program alignment. Strong leadership across multi-disciplinary design and engineering teams. Proven understanding of design governance, change control, and risk management. Our Offer A generous salary package and a flexible working arrangement. Become part of one of the leading service lines in the Energy & Utilities sector, celebrated for its strong community and passionate, high-achieving teams. A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts. Access to , which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options. Energy & Utilities has a dedicated internal mobility team that focuses on internal progression, succession identification, and thorough redeployment opportunities where appropriate. We invest in our people and are industry leaders in this regard. We are a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with in-house capabilities far exceeding traditional contractors. About Us (E&U) Downer Group's Energy & Utilities (E&U) business unit is an integrated, trans‑Tasman team that provides services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering comprehensive services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in‑house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople. We are an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. Apply today and energise your career with Downer. We look forward to hearing from you For more information, please get in touch with Ryan Delon, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at **********@downergroup.com . #J-18808-Ljbffr