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My client, one of Victoria’s leading D&C fire protection contracting businesses, are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead their design team in delivering cutting-edge fire protection solutions. As a key member of the management team, you will be responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of wet fire systems, ensuring compliance with Australian building codes, fire regulations, and client specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Experience:
This is a great opportunity to work with a team of highly skilled engineers and project management professionals delivering works to T1 construction projects across the state and put your stamp on an already successful operation with a strong pipeline of work in major projects in the commercial build and infrastructure sectors.
For more information and a confidential discussion about the role please contact me directly at danny.coy@fetchrecruit.com.au or 0432 067 850.
| Job title: | Design Manager |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Melbourne, Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs |
| Industry: | Permanent Recruitment, Commercial Construction, Engineering, Sub-Contracting |
| Salary | $150000 - $170000 per annum |
| Reference: | BH-14451 |
| Contact name: | Danny Coy |
| Contact email: | danny.coy@fetchrecruit.com.au |
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and documentation of wet fire protection systems, including sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels, and pumps.
- Ensure designs are compliant with local fire codes, standards (e.g., AS2118, AS2419), and client requirements.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Conduct technical reviews, manage the approval process, and liaise with authorities for design certification.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to junior design engineers and technicians.
- Ensure team members’ CPD is a priority.
- Maintain awareness of relevant emerging technologies and identify areas in which it could be brought in to improve efficiencies at the company.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5+ years' experience in wet fire protection design, preferably within the Australian market.
- Proficiency in fire protection design software (Revit , AutoCAD, Hyena).
- In-depth knowledge of Australian fire protection standards and building codes.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
This is a great opportunity to work with a team of highly skilled engineers and project management professionals delivering works to T1 construction projects across the state and put your stamp on an already successful operation with a strong pipeline of work in major projects in the commercial build and infrastructure sectors.
For more information and a confidential discussion about the role please contact me directly at danny.coy@fetchrecruit.com.au or 0432 067 850.