Senior Design Manager - Risk at Built Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design Management, Risk Identification, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Grounding, NCC Compliance, Building Codes, Legislative Requirements, Commercial Construction, Design Review, Strategic Advisory, Collaborative Leadership

Industry

Construction

Description

Built isn’t waiting for the future. We’re building it. This is a uniquely strategic design role — one where your experience shapes how we identify and manage risk across our projects, not just deliver them. At Built, you’ll step into a senior advisory role, influencing key decisions across bids and delivery, helping experienced teams get ahead of design risk before it becomes an issue. The Opportunity As a Senior Design Manager – Risk, you’ll play a key role in strengthening how we identify and manage design risk across the business. Sitting within our Project Risk function, this role focuses on providing independent, expert insight — helping teams make better decisions at critical stages of the project lifecycle. You’ll work across tenders, ECI and live projects, partnering with Design Managers, Project Managers and specialist consultants to provide clear guidance and challenge thinking where it matters most. In this role, you will: * Review design documentation to identify risks early * Provide practical, experience-led recommendations to improve outcomes * Support teams in developing risk mitigation strategies across the project lifecycle * Partner with internal teams and external consultants to strengthen design approaches * Contribute to continuous improvement of design management processes This role is not embedded in project delivery — instead, you’ll operate as a trusted advisor, helping teams think differently about risk and design. What We Are Looking For You’re a senior design professional who has seen projects from multiple angles — including when things haven’t gone to plan. You bring a practical understanding of design risk, paired with the ability to influence and guide others. You’ll likely bring: * Significant experience in design management within commercial construction across multiple building typologies * A background in architecture, engineering, or similar, with strong technical grounding * A deep understanding of NCC, building codes and other legislative requirements * A broad, holistic view of projects — beyond a single discipline * The ability to influence and challenge constructively, even in complex or sensitive situations * Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative and diplomatic approach This role suits someone who enjoys digging into detail, asking the right questions, and helping teams deliver better outcomes. About Built Built is a leading privately owned construction company operating across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. With more than 1,300 people and a strong pipeline of diverse projects, we combine Tier 1 capability with the agility of private ownership, where decisions are quick, ideas are heard, and your impact is visible. We are committed to innovation and new ways of working, investing heavily in digital solutions to deliver smarter, safer, and more efficient outcomes. You will thrive among talented, driven people who bring their strengths together and push each other to achieve exceptional results. Why Built At Built, we create an environment where people can accelerate their development, take on meaningful responsibility and work across diverse sectors and project scales. You’ll get exposure quickly, supported by leaders who back good ideas and create space for you to grow. In return, we look for people who bring curiosity, ownership and a willingness to stretch themselves. We value collaboration, practical problem‑solving, and people who thrive in a culture where everyone contributes to better outcomes. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth and life outside of work. Let’s find new ways together! If you want to build differently, grow with purpose, and thrive in a team that’s shaping the future, this is your chance. Apply today. Where New Ideas Are Always Welcome We’re building teams that reflect the communities we work in. At Built, we value different perspectives because fresh thinking helps us find better ways of doing things. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t tick every single box, we’d still love to hear from you. Curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn matter just as much as your experience.

Responsibilities

Act as a senior advisor to identify and manage design risks across tenders, ECI, and live projects. Provide expert recommendations and challenge design thinking to improve project outcomes and mitigate risks early.