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Beca

Design Manager – Defence

Beca

. Manage and coordinate Beca’s design solution for Defence Estate and Infrastructure projects .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeAdelaide • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing design solutions for Defence Estate and Infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with design management plans and delivering high-quality design outputs. Strong capability in leading multidisciplinary design teams and fostering collaboration while maintaining exceptional communication and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Design ManagementMultidisciplinary Team LeadershipAustralian Government Security ClearanceEngineering Consultancy ExperienceBid Submission Development

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Hard Skills
Design CoordinationDesign Documentation ManagementDesign Program DevelopmentSafety in DesignValue Management
Soft Skills
Exceptional Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingAttention to DetailPositive AttitudeTenacity
Certifications & Qualifications
Tertiary Qualification in Engineering or ArchitectureProfessional Membership or Accreditation
Industry Keywords
Defence EstateDesign SolutionsDesign IntentDesign DeliverablesDesign Phases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage and coordinate Beca’s design solution for Defence Estate and Infrastructure projects
  • Uphold overall design intent and direction throughout planning and delivery phases
  • Provide guidance to the wider design team
  • Manage design, design-related, and documentation activities of the design team, design subconsultants, and specialist consultants
  • Assume responsibility for delivery of Design Services in line with design management plans, project plans, objectives, and program requirements
  • Model the collaborative culture within and beyond the Design team
  • Coordinate and deliver design solutions throughout Defence’s design phases
  • Develop, implement, manage, and own Design Management Plans
  • Ensure design deliverables and documentation meet end-user and functional requirements
  • Coordinate design inputs, design program, deliverables, project communications, value management, and Safety in Design
  • Develop and deliver detailed Design Programs covering required activities, tasks, and critical milestones

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • An appropriate tertiary qualification aligned to engineering, architecture, or related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience as a Design Manager in an engineering consultancy environment
  • Background managing multidisciplinary design teams with a focus on the Defence Estate
  • Current Australian Government Security Clearance at Baseline level or higher, or ability to obtain
  • Australian Citizenship required for the security clearance
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to build relationships externally and internally
  • Positive and tenacious attitude
  • Alignment with Beca’s purpose to “Make Everyday Better”
  • Relevant professional membership and accreditation/chartership well regarded
  • Experience leading the development of winning bid submissions well regarded

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working options to manage personal and family priorities
  • Dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement
  • Unique shareholder opportunities
  • Up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders
  • Continuous learning through training programmes
  • Support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia
  • Hands-on experience and career development alongside industry leaders
  • Diverse and inclusive culture