DESIGN MANAGER

Company

Redpath Partners are proud to partner with a Tier 2 contractor renowned for delivering landmark projects. This is a rare opportunity to join their Auckland team and play a key role in the successful delivery of high-profile developments

The Role

You’ll provide leadership across the design function, managing consultant outputs and aligning project documentation with timelines, budgets, and the construction program. This is a dynamic role requiring close collaboration with stakeholders and internal teams to ensure high standards of coordination, safety, and delivery.

Your responsibilities :

• Lead and coordinate consultants to ensure quality design documentation is delivered on time and within budget
• Drive compliance with project briefs, statutory requirements, and construction standards
• Manage the full design program – including BIM coordination, approvals, and construction alignment
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, emergency services, and utility providers
• Drive value management, safety in design, and constructability reviews with the delivery team
• Maintain project registers
• Support bids and tenders with scope reviews and design strategy input
• Collaborate with stakeholders and internal departments to ensure smooth project handover

Requirements :

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering
• Proven experience in design management for large-scale D&C projects (ideally within a tier-two firm or from a large Architectural practice)
• Confident managing consultants and external design teams
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset and ability to challenge for best-for-project outcomes
• A flexible and solutions-focused attitude

Benefits :

• High-profile commercial projects
• Long-term opportunity within a global business
• Supportive project and design teams
• Culture built on respect, unity and excellence
• Competitive salary and employee benefits

Contact

If you meet the above criteria and would like a confidential chat, please reach out to Casey Donnithorne at Redpath Partners – casey@redpathpartners.com or call 027 326 3458.