We’re looking for a Design Manager to join the team on a 12-month contract, supporting a portfolio of Build to Rent and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation projects across Australia
Job Summary
We’re looking for a Design Manager to join the team on a 12-month contract, supporting a portfolio of Build to Rent and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation projects across Australia.
This is a client-side role where you’ll play a key part from early design through to delivery.
With a diverse pipeline of residential-led developments at various stages, this role offers variety, visibility, and the chance to influence projects from concept to completion.
Matching Summary
We’re looking for a Design Manager to join the team on a 12-month contract, supporting a portfolio of Build to Rent and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation projects across Australia.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Design management across multiple projects
Coordinate consultants and drive alignment
Review documentation for quality and compliance
Partner with delivery teams
Identify risks and opportunities
Nice-to-have
Collaborative and commercially minded
Proactive, solutions-focused approach
Embraces and values diversity and inclusion
Key Requirements
Experience as Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator
Background in residential, mixed-use, BTR, or student accommodation
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to balance design quality with program and cost