The Senior Designer is responsible for providing high-level technical support throughout the design process, including the investigation, development, and preparation of design plans, reports, estimates, and specifications. The role ensures engineering designs comply with applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems while delivering project objectives on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Project Design & Delivery
- Manage design activities for projects of varying complexity and size, including planning, coordination, and resource allocation.
- Ensure all engineering design drawings comply with statutory regulations, company standards, and quality requirements.
- Prepare schedules and allocate resources to achieve project deliverables within established timelines and budgets.
- Liaise with engineers and stakeholders to establish design criteria and ensure project objectives are met.
- Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required.
- Develop and review preliminary and detailed design drawings in accordance with project scope and client requirements.
- Undertake concept, preliminary, and final design development for civil engineering projects.
- Prepare technical specifications, design reports, safety-in-design reports, and project documentation.
- Produce accurate Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and cost estimates for civil engineering projects.
Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance
- Provide advanced technical support and guidance on engineering design projects.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, Australian Standards, and relevant design codes.
- Assess design information for technical accuracy and completeness.
- Complete design checklists, design hold points, and project quality reviews.
- Identify non-conformances and proactively resolve technical challenges.
- Maintain quality standards through thorough review and verification processes.
- Support innovation and continuous improvement by adopting emerging technologies and industry best practices.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate effectively with engineers, drafters, designers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients and sub-consultants.
- Maintain effective communication throughout project delivery.
- Anticipate client requirements and continuously seek opportunities to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
Mentoring & Team Development
- Promote a culture of technical excellence through coaching, mentoring, and training junior designers and drafters.
- Share technical knowledge and contribute to the development of team capabilities.
- Foster positive working relationships and demonstrate professional integrity.