Design Manager

at  ACCIONA

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 60,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
Exciting multi-year construction project
Exposure across civil, tunnels, marine, mechanical and electrical construction
Defined career progression and development opportunities
About the Opportunity
The Alkimos SeaWater Alliance project will deliver WA’s next major water source - A new seawater desalination plant at Alkimos. At completion of stage 1 the plant will supply up to 50 billion litres of clean, safe drinking water to millions of Western Australians each year.
This is a senior role responsible for leading a design team of internal resources and external consultants. You will effectively control and manage all design management aspects of infrastructure projects to ensure the design meets all technical, contractual, commercial, and program deliverables aspects.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Significant experience in Water Treatment Engineering and Management required. Specifically, extensive experience in rotating and static mechanical reequipment, pressure vessels and valves.
• Provide technical direction and support, day to day supervision, coordination, workload management and review of mechanical engineering team.
• Establish, manage, and maintain a realistic design program and deliverables to satisfy contract, procurement, and construction requirements by monitoring progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems, and ensuring the timely production of design reporting information as required.
• Manage the design-related RFI’s, NCR’s, design change, and closure of comments between stakeholders including Design and Construction Delivery teams.
• Ensure technical compliance with project requirements and with relevant building codes, regulations and standards.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Considerable demonstrated experience in a similar position working within EPC, D&C, and PPP projects.
• Problem-solving, analytical thinking, and leadership skills.
• Experience in desalination and water treatment plant design.
• Must demonstrate previous experience within multidisciplinary and international teams.

What we offer
At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023 & 2024 certification in Australia, which certifies the company’s commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply

Please refer the Job description for details