Design Manager / Project Manager , Energy Projects

Please note this role can be based either Melbourne or Adelaide

Design Manager / Project Manager

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

The Role

We’re looking for a Design Manager / Project Manager to join our award-winning Energy team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact role, delivering some of Australia’s most critical transmission, substation, and renewable energy infrastructure projects.

What will you do?

As a Design Manager / Project Manager, you’ll bring technical strength, project delivery expertise, and client leadership in High Voltage infrastructure and renewables. Here’s how you’ll help bring ideas to life:

Project Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Lead design and delivery of transmission (132kV+) and renewables infrastructure, managing multi-disciplinary teams across all disciplines including transmission lines, primary, secondary, and civil/structural works.
• Provide technical governance, quality assurance, and oversight of project planning, scheduling and design coordination.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders to ensure scope, time, cost and quality targets are achieved on complex high-voltage projects.

Client & Business Growth

• Act as a trusted advisor, developing strong relationships with utilities, developers and contractors.
• Support bid preparation, pipeline planning, and proposal writing.

Collaboration & Team Contribution

• Work closely with Aurecon Practice and Discipline Leads to support project excellence.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to our culture of inclusion, technical excellence and innovation.

What are we looking for?

• 10+ years of experience in High Voltage (132kV+) substation or transmission design and/or project delivery.
• Strong background in design management, project engineering or interdisciplinary coordination.
• Knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project or CRM platforms.
• Client-centric mindset with excellent communication, commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in renewables such as wind farms and BESS, or design and construct experience is high advantageous

What does success look like?

• In your first 3 months, you’ll be embedded in a high-performing project team with client exposure and delivery focus.
• After 6 months, you’ll be owning client relationships and mentoring others, while shaping the future of Australia’s energy grid by delivering key projects.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [email protected].

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.