Digital Design Manager at Harrison Grierson

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Digital Design, 3D Modelling, CAD, Civil 3D, 12D, Digital Engineering, Digital Transformation, Communication Skills, Leadership, Innovation, Mentoring, Training, Automation, Continuous Improvement, Relationship Building, Technical Capability

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

About Harrison Grierson Harrison Grierson is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading urban development engineering and design consultancies. We pride ourselves on our values, our outlook on people, and the future of our communities. We're driven to create environments that work in harmony with people, and to help people live in harmony with their environments. We're here to design resilient, connected, beautiful places to live. About the role We’re looking for a future-focused Digital Design Manager to champion the uplift of digital design capability across HG. In this role, you’ll lead the way in embedding best practice use of our current digital tools (including CAD, Civil 3D and 12D), and support our teams to work smarter. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how we deliver high-quality, consistent, and innovative digital design solutions for urban development projects. This is your opportunity to lead the uplift of digital capability, surface emerging technologies (including AI and automation), and future-proof our business. You will: Lead and support others to deliver high-quality 3D modelling and digital engineering design work, ensuring efficiency and excellence. Embed best practice digital design standards, workflows, and training across project teams, with a focus on maximising the value of CAD, Civil 3D, 12d, and automation tools. Contribute towards the implementation of a multi-year digital transformation roadmap, aligned with business strategy and client needs. Identify, evaluate, and recommend new digital tools and approaches that enhance project delivery and future-proof our business. Collaborate closely with IT & Digital teams, and business leaders to optimise technology solutions for our teams. Foster a culture of digital curiosity, continuous improvement, and innovation. Provide support, training and mentoring to staff at all levels, building digital confidence and capability. About you Our ideal candidate will have: A relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor’s degree preferred) in a related field. 10+ years’ experience in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, ideally within a professional services environment. Advanced technical capability in digital engineering, with a strong knowledge of 3D modelling, CAD systems (including Civil 3D and 12d), and digital design standards. Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex digital concepts into user-friendly language. A future-focused, innovative mindset, always seeking out new ways to deliver value. Personal leadership, motivation and relationship-building skills. Why join HG? We invest in our people. We provide the support, learning and development to help you grow and take the next step in your career. We have a team-based culture set in a creative and supportive work environment. Work life balance is something we pride ourselves on, so we have flexible hours to support you achieving that. Competitive remuneration and benefits package. Lead across a wide range of urban development projects that enhance our local communities. HG Shareholding Opportunities with our Shares Trading Scheme. Professional development opportunities including mentoring, fully subsidised membership fees and ProjectYOU; A project dedicated to your personal growth and career development. Flexible working culture, active social clubs, wellbeing discounts and the option to purchase additional leave to enhance work life balance. We believe in building strength through diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences. We are a proud founding partner of the Diversity Agenda Accord, which is focused on helping the engineering and architecture professions become more diverse and inclusive. For a confidential chat, contact our Talent Business Partner, Ben on 09 212 6569.

Responsibilities

Lead the uplift of digital design capability and embed best practices across project teams. Shape the delivery of high-quality digital design solutions for urban development projects.