BESIX

Design Manager

BESIX  •  Brisbane, AU (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

BESIX Watpac is an Australian multi-disciplinary construction company, backed by a century of global expertise and financial strength. A wholly owned subsidiary of the award-winning international contractor BESIX Group, we specialise in complex construction across all sectors, including building and infrastructure projects.

Today the Group has more than $14B work in hand and is operating in 26 countries, employing 10,000 people globally. The world’s tallest tower, the iconic Burj Khalifa, showcases our innovation and engineering distinction. With international hubs located in Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, we are united by one common purpose - we excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world

BESIX Watpac is seeking a Design Manager to join our Queensland Construction team, based in our Brisbane office. This role is key to ensure project delivery excellence in design leadership and coordination.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

  • Lead and manage consultants to deliver high quality design documentation on time, on budget as well as in compliance with the Project Brief.
  • Lead the review of the project design for regulatory and building compliance.
  • Review the design for constructability in collaboration with the construction team and trade subcontractors to drive efficiencies during delivery.
  • Actively participate in the methodology development for the delivery of the project.
  • Maintain design quality control management.

Qualifications

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:

  • Tertiary Qualification in a relevant discipline – Construction Management / Architecture / Engineering.
  • Prior experience working with a principal contractor delivering large scale D&C building projects from commencement to completion.
  • Ability to collaborate with external consultants to obtain best for project outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Additional Information

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term opportunities for career development, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

  • Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
  • Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
  • Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
  • Corporate discounts to gym memberships, meal subscriptions and more.
  • Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best. If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.

BESIX

About BESIX

A multidisciplinary group with over 110 years’ experience.

Since first going into action in 1909, the BESIX Group has over the years grown into a multidisciplinary company with a leading position in its markets: construction, property development and concessions. This wide-range expertise enables us to handle every aspect of a project, from financing over designing and building to operating and maintaining.

BESIX Contracting specializes in construction, infrastructure and marine works, often in contracts with a high level of complexity. In Benelux and France, the Group’s regional affiliates BESIX Infra, Vanhout, Wust, Cobelba, Jacques Delens and Lux TP ensure a strong presence and a local approach. With Franki Foundations, Socogetra, Sanotec and Van den Berg, the Group offers specialist niche solutions for the building market like deep foundations, geo-engineering, road construction, water treatment and cable and pipeline construction.

Backed by its experience in its home markets, BESIX has built up strong positions outside Europe. A typical example is the Middle East, where over a 55 year period BESIX has built up an impressive portfolio. In 2018, BESIX strengthened its position in Australia by acquiring, through a public takeover bid, all the shares of construction company Watpac Ltd.

In 2018 the Group achieved sales revenues of over EUR 2.5 billion. The Group employs more than 15,000 persons in 26 countries across 5 continents.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe, BE
Year Founded
1909
Website
besix.com
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