Design Manager Roads/Civil Lead

Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd

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Perth Until 8/22/2026 First posted November 4, 2025 Last posted February 18, 2026
Job description

Want to bring ideas to life? 

As an engineer you’re no doubt aware of Aurecon – we’ve been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. But why should you choose to join us? 

Every project Aurecon delivers leaves a legacy. Every project has sustainability embedded in decision making. And every project is at the leading-edge of technical eminence. 

But it really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything – from the local community to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for? 

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next? 

As our new Design Manager Roads/Civil Lead in Perth, you’ll be a vital part of our Transport Land and Water team who are changing the way we design and deliver major works to be carbon neutral and sustainable. Your role will include: 

  • Lead and coordinate the design process across a portfolio of large-scale Roads and/or Civil projects, ensuring innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions that meet client, stakeholder, and regulatory requirements

  • Proactively resolve technical and design challenges to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standard

  • Bringing diverse groups of people together to deliver seamlessly

  • Creating a thriving, collaborative and a high-performance culture within project teams

  • Building strong trust-based relationships with delivery partners and clients

  • Managing the interface between disciplines through all stages of delivery

  • Liaising with construction contractors, government agencies, and stakeholders

  • Concise communication with project governance groups

  • Input into the pursuit of future opportunities in the market

  

What are we looking for from you? 

You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future. 

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. 

As well as experience as a Design Manager on major Roads projects, you will have:  

  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering  

  • Understanding of how the design impacts the construction methodology 

  • Understanding of project and consortium commercial aspects 

  • Ability to create followship with a positive leadership style and a focus on team culture 

  • Strong decision making skills 

  • Drive and persistence 

  • Be passionate about mentoring the next generation of Major Project leaders 

Ready to bring ideas to life?  

Then please apply. Remember, it’s you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at www.aurecongroup.com or you can apply right now at aurecongroup.com.au 

About this role

Summary

Lead and coordinate design for large-scale roads and civil projects ensuring quality and innovation

Job title

Design Manager Roads/Civil Lead

Experience level

experience as a Design Manager on major Roads projects

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Perth, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

tertiary qualifications in engineeringunderstanding of construction methodologyproject and consortium commercial aspectsleadershipdecision making

Preferred skills

mentoringteam culturecollaborative skills

Specializations

roadscivildesign
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Perth WA, Australia

Work arrangement unknown City