We are seeking a Design Coordinator to support the successful delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Design Manager, you will coordinate design activities, track deliverables, manage documentation and support collaboration between design, construction and project teams. You will play an important role in helping ensure design outputs are delivered on time, meet project requirements and are effectively integrated into project delivery.

You will bring experience in design coordination, project coordination, design engineering or a similar role within infrastructure, water or construction environments. With strong organisational skills and a proactive approach, you will support design reviews, approvals, consultant coordination and stakeholder engagement while helping manage design risks, compliance requirements and project reporting. You will enjoy working as part of a team, building positive relationships and contributing to high quality project outcomes.

About Seymour Whyte:

We are a successful civil contracting business that has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want. 

About the Role:

• Support the Design Manager in coordinating design activities across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Manage design deliverables, approvals, documentation and project records to keep projects on track.
• Work closely with designers, consultants, construction teams and stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
• Monitor design progress, identify risks and help resolve issues that may impact delivery.
• Support design compliance, governance, Safety in Design and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you:

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a Design Coordinator, Design Engineer, Project Coordinator or similar role.
• Experience on major water, treatment plant, wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating design documentation, reviews, approvals and stakeholder comments.
• Familiarity with temporary works coordination and temporary works design processes.
• Strong document control, record management and design tracking experience.
• Knowledge of design development, approval and construction delivery processes.

Seymour Whyte benefits:

• Generous bonus programs linked to individual and business performance
• Salary continuance insurance provided to eligible employees
• Generous parental leave supported by the Parental Support Toolkit
• Purchased leave (up to four weeks) for flexibility across life commitments
• Vehicle salary sacrifice and EV novated leasing options
• Corporate health insurance discounts and EAP mental health support
• Fitness & wellbeing discounts through WHEREFIT (gym, meal plans, fitness brands)

• Shopping and lifestyle discounts via Flare and CommBank Workplace Banking.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas and on sites without access to public transport, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own reliable transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans.

Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494913

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.