Technical Design Manager

Design Manager, Sydney Mace combines global delivery consultancy experience to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project This is a complex, large scale, infrastructure programme in Sydney that will benefit the people and bring a positive impact to the community. Working with an amazing client and talented Mace team, this project will be of incredibly high-quality standards in a heavily regulated environment, suiting people with similar project experience that operate with the highest integrity and professionalism.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Shapes project design strategy, planning, and delivery to meet agreed time, quality and budget targets.
• Leads and coordinates internal and external design teams, ensuring clear deliverables and effective resource allocation.
• Manages consultant appointments, senior stakeholder engagement, and client relationships across all workstreams.
• Provides leadership on design governance, performance reporting, and continuous process improvement.
• Oversees day‑to‑day design management operations and supports business development activities.
• Champions best practice, training, and net‑zero carbon principles throughout the project lifecycle.

You’ll Need To Have

• Manage engineering frameworks and client‑side assurance during construction.
• Lead delivery of EM services and execution planning.
• Drive and guide multidisciplinary technical design teams.
• Bring strong aviation programme experience and major programme leadership.

Our values Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.