Outside Plant Designer at Downer Group

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Outside Plant Design, Tender Scoping, Industry Standards, Compliant Designs, Budgeting, Bill of Materials, Construction Budgets, Cost Validation, Attention to Detail, Customer Liaison, Design Solutions

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Te kōwhiringa | The opportunity We’re seeking an experienced Outside Plant Designer to join our team in Wellington on a fixed term maternity cover position until August 2026, reporting to the Design Manager. In this role, you’ll be responsible for scoping tenders and producing technically compliant, cost-effective designs that meet both customer and operational requirements. You’ll work closely with field staff and stakeholders to develop achievable budgets, accurate bill of materials, and practical design solutions that can be safely and efficiently delivered. Your work will directly support tender success, customer satisfaction, and the delivery of critical network infrastructure. Mōu Koe | About you You’re an experienced Outside Plant Designer who understands the importance of technically sound, buildable designs and accurate costings. You’ll bring: Proven experience in Outside Plant design and tender scoping Strong understanding of relevant industry standards and accepted practices Experience producing compliant designs, budgets, and bills of materials Ability to develop achievable construction budgets and compare budget vs actual costs Experience liaising with field staff to validate constructability and costings Strong attention to detail and ability to meet design and tender timeframes A proactive approach to customer liaison and tailored design solutions Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople. Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.

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Responsibilities

The Outside Plant Designer will scope tenders and produce technically compliant, cost-effective designs. The role involves collaborating with field staff and stakeholders to develop budgets and practical design solutions.