Overview
Alder Group is proudly celebrating 23 years in 2026, bringing engineering and construction teams together under one roof to deliver high‑quality building, civil & infrastructure projects across Queensland and Northern NSW. 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 across Southeast QLD and Northern NSW. If you're ready to influence the future of construction with creativity and precision, we want to hear from you! About the Role We're looking for an experienced Design Manager to lead the design journey from tender through to practical completion. Working alongside project teams, clients, co
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Alder Group is proudly celebrating 23 years in 2026, bringing engineering and construction teams together under one roof to deliver high‑quality building, civil & infrastructure projects across Queensland and Northern NSW.
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 across Southeast QLD and Northern NSW.
If you're ready to influence the future of construction with creativity and precision, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Design Manager to lead the design journey from tender through to practical completion. Working alongside project teams, clients, consultants and stakeholders, you'll drive innovative, practical and buildable design solutions that deliver exceptional project outcomes.
This is a hands-on role where you'll have the opportunity to influence major projects, collaborate with talented professionals and help shape the built environment across a diverse range of sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the design process from tender to practical completion.
- Manage consultants and design teams to achieve project objectives.
- Drive value engineering and buildability outcomes that enhance project performance.
- Ensure designs meet client requirements, budgets, program milestones and compliance obligations.
- Coordinate design reviews, approvals and stakeholder engagement.
- Identify and manage design risks while proactively resolving project challenges.
- Provide technical leadership and support throughout procurement and construction phases.
- Foster strong relationships with clients, consultants, authorities and internal teams.
About You
You are a proactive and collaborative Design Manager who enjoys solving problems, building relationships and delivering quality outcomes.
To be successful, you'll have:
- Qualifications in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Proven experience managing design on commercial construction projects (Healthcare highly desirable).
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant teams.
- Sound knowledge of construction methodologies, design coordination and project delivery.
- Strong understanding of the NCC, Australian Standards and statutory requirements.
- Experience delivering projects with Green Star and/or NABERS accreditation requirements will be highly regarded.
About the business
Here at Alder Group we have a diverse portfolio of works to our name and deliver outstanding and award-winning results across the Infrastructure, Education, Retail, Commercial, Health, Hospitality, Industrial, Manufacturing and Community sectors.
From project inception through to handover, our work is high quality, good value and safe, all thanks to our great team, which you could be part of!
What we offer:
Our culture reflects who we are and how we work, holding ourselves accountable to every commitment, delivering quality work we’re proud of, and fostering a genuine, down-to-earth team environment where people feel valued, supported and challenged to grow.
Join us to experience:
- A supportive, down-to-earth and collaborative culture.
- Exciting and diverse community projects that make a real impact.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- A genuine one-team environment.
- Competitive remuneration and rewards.
If you're passionate about great design, enjoy working with talented people and want to help deliver standout projects, we'd love to hear from you!
Qualifications And Requirements
Mid-Senior level
Requirements & qualifications
Mid-Senior level
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