As one of Australia’s leading national construction companies, our commitment to providing an inclusive workplace is driven by an organisational culture that embraces diversity and equality. By joining BESIX Watpac, part of the international BESIX Group, you will be part of our national team of over 600 dedicated and innovative employees. Our people proudly uphold our values each day and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of their colleagues, subcontractors and the communities in which we operate.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

• Deliver design and engineering documentation on time and on budget in compliance with the Project Brief
• Establishing and agreeing design, engineering and construction priorities and timing
• Cost control and value optimisation
• Design quality control and change management
• Looking for opportunity and areas to improve to grow Watpac design capability
• To see Design and Engineering Management not just through the lens of the project but as something critical to Watpac’s overall success

Business Development

• Assist in marketing the Watpac brand and seeking new project opportunities
• Assist in Client and Consultant relationship management – creation and retention
• Project conversion strategy input

Work winning – Bid submission

• Understand and respond to project brief design and engineering requirements and ensure these are clearly communicated to the bid team
• Assist with bid writing, as required
• Review all tender documentation to identify design risks, gaps and opportunities
• Review and comment on Design sections of the contract – risks and opportunities
• Review and comment on Design Consultant scopes and fees
• Validate design status and identify any gaps / omissions and any extra scope required for completion
• Assist with value management and value add strategy – design point of difference / alternatives
• Review Design for fit for purpose, planning, safety in design and engineering, and codes / standards compliance
• Consider the approvals process, procurement and construction methodology in developing the Design program
• Assist with the return belief/ RFIs and participate in post-tender interviews as required

Project delivery

• Manage and track the design delivery by working closely with the engineering and construction team to ensure that the emerging documentation meets the required cost budget, procurement and construction programs
• Manage and coordinate the design process to ensure the design and engineering team is disciplined and motivated to perform at their highest level to achieve the best project outcomes
• Coordinate the discharge of Planning Permit conditions and ensure Building Permits are obtained when required
• Take responsibility for Design Consultant’s and Engineering performance by ensuring they understand their responsibilities and accountabilities on the project and the deliverables expected of them
• Support the formulation of ESD and Safety in Design initiatives and monitor deliverables
• Progressively monitor the production of workshop drawings and coordination between the various design disciplines (consultants, engineers and subcontractors alike)
• Develop and maintain professional and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (clients, consultants, subcontractors)
• Assist stakeholders with strategies and investigation of project opportunities
• Represent Watpac in a professional and ethical manner. 

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

• Degree in a relevant discipline together with solid experience in Design Management
• Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the external and internal business environment
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills through development of productive relationships with colleagues and team members
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high pressure environment
• Proven high level of professionalism, maturity and candour in daily work ethic
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

Our benefits include:

• Additional Well-being Leave Days.
• Access to a Healthy Foundations program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Corporate discounts on a range of gym memberships, healthy eating subscriptions, private health, retail and travel.
• Parental Leave Program.
• Professional development opportunities.

This is your opportunity to build a challenging and exciting career path with an industry leader. We attribute our successes to our innovative, driven and diverse team and offer a competitive remuneration package with flexible, supportive benefits and development programs.