We are seeking a Senior Design Coordinator to support the Design Manager in the successful delivery of major civil infrastructure projects. In this role, you will help coordinate design activities across the project lifecycle, working closely with designers, consultants, construction teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders to ensure design outcomes are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project requirements.

You will play an important role in keeping design activities on track, supporting the review and approval of design deliverables, managing design registers and helping resolve issues that may impact programme, quality, cost or construction delivery. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a busy project environment, can bring structure to complex information and is confident working with a range of technical and project stakeholders.

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 with the planning, coordination and delivery of design activities across major civil infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate design deliverables, reviews, approvals, actions and close out requirements.
• Work closely with designers, consultants, subcontractors, construction teams and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Monitor design progress and help identify risks, issues or constraints that may impact programme, quality, cost or construction outcomes.
• Assist with Safety in Design, design compliance, approvals and governance requirements.
• Coordinate design meetings, workshops and reviews, ensuring actions are captured, communicated and followed through.
• Support the resolution of design related issues, non conformances, defects and quality matters.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and help drive practical, buildable and value driven design outcomes.

About You:

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Senior Design Coordinator, Design Coordinator, Design Engineer, Project Engineer or similar role.
• Experience working on major road, rail, civil, structures, water, transport or broader infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of design development, approvals and construction delivery processes.
• Experience coordinating design documentation, reviews, approvals and stakeholder comments.
• Confident working with consultants, project teams, subcontractors, clients and other key stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.

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: 494930

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